3:30 am and I can't sleep! My anxiety is kicking in full force

[Shay839]

I can't sllep and it's 3:30 am. I feel really anxious and wide awake. Ian going to taper off the Xanax when I hit my 30 day mark. I feel that my body needs to do one thing at a time and get simi back to normal before I taper. I have panic attacks and anxiety so getting off the zs is scary. I only starting taking the zs regular everyday bout a yr ago. Soon after I quit the methadone . I'm kist not feeling to good tonight or should I say this morning. Keep in touch,,, don't know what I'd do without you all. U all are my after care. Have nowhare to go here without everyone talking bout u behind your back and I don't need that. I'm already an addict come on now...lol

[oompah54]

Hi shay . . Hope you were able to get some sleep last night.  You might try listening to some soothing music.  I also take a supplement called Calms Forte.  It is in the vitamin aisle at Walmart and only costs about four bucks.  May help a little.  Things will definitely improve with time.  Peace and strength . . Deb

[shay69]

thanks for the tips I use em all but the nanna's not sure what thats about but I can guess. sometimes my panic attacks are for no reason that's the issue sometimes I can overcome some of my anxiety by positive thinking but not always thanks for your help :)

[laurel453]

hi, Shay

how are you doing? anxiety can be so scary but try to change your thoughts  to stop it increasing  tonight, breath really slowly and deep. You could try a hot bath and the old remedy of a hot milk glass could help you a little bit ...and a pair of bananas if you have them. But most important of all you have to concentrate in calming your thoughts, i know it's difficult bt it's the best thing you can do and concentrate in your breathing....

where i'm is in the morning so, here i'm to talk if you need it :) good luck, shay