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I have insomnia and i fear ill never sleep again.

This started when I had alcohol one night and it made my legs restless, and this kept me awake and i searched up rls and noticed it gets worse, spreads. so i started noticing the symptoms more, and have sensations in my hands, arms. worrying about it has kept me on edge all day, and i worry ill never sleep again it is an endless cycle. i get more anxious when i read people's RLS posts about being severe and not sleeping, and there i go again into a cycle of disturbed sleep. i haven't slept for twoo days and im worried i wont sleep again. i dont want to die and i want to live a normal life when i used to sleep just fine. im going to see a doctor but i dont want to take meds or anything. i just want to be happy again as i was a few weeks ago with my family and boyfriend. i was invited this weekend to go up north to the cottage but im worried my sleep anxiety will trigger it.
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Sara's responses are spot on.  Your doc will be able to help you treat any underlying medical issues.  Beyond that, you might consider using a CBT sleep training program to help control and manage your negative thoughts and emotions, which are a powerful root cause for insomnia.  CBT is drug free and for most represents a permanent solution for better sleep.
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Hello and welcome to the Sleep Disorders forum.  We're sorry you are having this issue.  Have you spoken to your regular doctor a out insomnia?  Adding in a new detail of an urge to move your leg would be helpful to their diagnosis for you.  Here is information on restless leg syndrome https://www.medicinenet.com/restless_leg_syndrome/article.htm.  It's often due to an iron deficiency but you need a physician to guide you regarding how to handle that if it is indeed the reason.  There are other underlying reasons why someone might have restless leg syndrome.  A full physical from your doctor may help you determine if that is the case.  It is treatable.

However, you also seem very anxious and that in itself can cause a lot of anxiety.  Have you considered addressing your issues with anxiety and that if you treat that, it may alleviate your other issues?  This is again, something to discuss with your doctor.  Let us know how you are doing.
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