how many of u hate nighttime. my mind wanders and my health problems kick in at nite.

[AllaN01Bear]

[XanaDUer2]

1. Nightfall causes me anxiety

[birdographer]

2. Nighttime is a nightmare for me

It’s horrific. I remember things I don’t EVER want to remember. I think about what we would do if some electrical outlet started a fire and burned down the house. I listen for my spouse’s breathing since I worry that he will die in bed (no reason for this, he is 75 but quite healthy). I worry about losing our dogs, particularly the oldest one—an unbearable thought. The list goes on and on. I typically wake up at 3:30 and I lie in bed suffering with thoughts till about 7 or so, when it gets light out and I finally doze off again. After 3-4 nights of this in a row, I take a sleep aid just to have one night of relief, then it starts all over again the next night. I can’t get up and read—our bed isn’t comfortable for sitting up and reading, and if I come out to the living room the 3 dogs will follow me, fuss to go out, generally make noise and wake my sleeping spouse up. That’s not fair. So I lie there just waiting for the night to be over.

[justaprogressive]

6. I think you really need to talk to someone you trust (doctor/pastor)

about these fears, as it appears they are ruining your quality of life!

With help, you can do better and sleep better.

[Mme. Defarge]

3. Mornings are very bad for me until

coffee. It’s an antidepressant and has anti-inflammatory benefits.

Cheers! ☕️☕️

[Mme. Defarge]

4. Sometimes mornings are especially bad because

I have spent the night reliving my most embarrassing moments throughout my 70+ years.

[justaprogressive]

7. but think how lucky you

and I are to have had so many embarrassing moments!

[Mme. Defarge]

9. Ha!

I’ll try to hold that thought. . .

[Diamond_Dog]

5. I thought I was the only one

Who lies awake at night and worries about everything under the sun.

[justaprogressive]

8. Insomnia and Nightmares of monsters were my lot in lfe...

throughout most of my youth... I still have occasional bouts...

[Rizen]

10. I have PTSD

and nighttime is when my anxiety really kicks into overdrive.