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Anyone else?

StarlightStarlight Posts: 1,448 Wise Owl
in Health & Wellbeing
Anyone else have a fear of sleeping? Like being terrified of falling asleep. I feel so alone in this and just want to see if anyone else feels the same way. 
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  • Past UserPast User Posts: 1,997 Extreme Poster
    Kind of. I force myself to stay awake because I always get bad dreams 
  • StarlightStarlight Posts: 1,448 Wise Owl
    @Liam yeah I get terrible nightmares and dreams as well, think that adds to my fear
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  • Past UserPast User Posts: 1,997 Extreme Poster
    @Starlight
    Probably! I hope you manage to get a wee bit of sleep at some point tonight
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 660 Incredible Poster
    Hey there @Starlight sorry to hear that you have a fear of sleeping, it sounds like a pretty tough thing to experience. It's also understandable that you may feel like you are alone in this but there may be a lot of other people that go through the same thing, and your feelings are completely valid.  <3 

    Have you spoke to anyone about this, such as your GP? it may be a good option if you feel you are ready as they may be able to offer some support.      :) 
  • StarlightStarlight Posts: 1,448 Wise Owl
    @Jade09 no I haven't been able to speak to anyone about it. I've been to my GP about anxiety and things but he couldn't do anything cos I was 16 at the time and referred me to young minds which I couldn't get help from because I couldn't talk on the phone. It's all very complicated but at the moment. 
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  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    I battle with the sleep struggle like crazy, a lot recently due to fear of dreams about truama while I'm asleep. I've had a few things help me though and I do get 6ish hours of sleep because of them. 
    Having white noises on in the background while you sleep helps, I don't know why it's just a comforting thing. I also sleep with my fairy lights on incase I wake up in a panic, I can automatically see what's around me and know that I'm safe. 

    Hope this helps
  • StarlightStarlight Posts: 1,448 Wise Owl
    Thanks, @GreenTea I might try the white noise, hope it gets easier for you  <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    I feel you, I don't like sleeping cause I don't feel safe and get nightmares, some thing I've found that helps is having a comfort item close by, mine is my blanket :) I also use a sleep mist to help relax me.
    my meds also help but I know that's not an option for everyone, I hope you find something that helps <3
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