I am scared to sleep!?
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have you been watching nightmare on elm street? seriously heres what to do buy some lavender oil from the health shop sprinkle it on your pillow drink some warm milk (if u like put a tiny drop of whisky in it) take a warm (not hot )bath then get someone u really trust to sit with you as you drift off whenever i get freaked i make my partner go downstairs and make friendly noises like walking around watching tv etc etc you will wake up what is happening to you is a form of panic attack all u can do is talk yourself through it believe me it scared me really bad but now i have trained myself to tune in to myself when i feel really bad its hard but you will get through this another good tip is find a radio phone in show and listen to that as you drift off or try talking books hope this helps thinking of you rachael X
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You shouldn't be scared... although it's no small matter. Just try to live your life to it's fullest, and make sure you tell loved ones what they mean to you.\ntruthfully, probably everyone has a mental disorder, diagnosed or not. we're in a pretty screwed up world, and we're pretty screwed up people.
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How did you type if you are or were in sleep.\nSince your sleep is already disturbed so much going back appears to be remote unless you get fully tired again.\nMay be by tomorrow night you can go back to sleep since by then the YAHOO ANSWER QUOTA would not allow you to browse further and not knowing what to do next you may yawn and get a peaceful sleep. BUE PLEASE PLEASE BEFORE YOU FALL ASLEEP AGAIN RATE MY ANSWER AS BEST and LET ME EARN 10 Points so that I too can go back to my sleep peacefully.
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u will know the best y r u afraid of urself.plz,immediately go to a councellor. i think u need councelling.
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Your going through exactly what i am i am shamed terrified everything! My doctor put me on to an excellent dentist and he didnt yell he was so nice and freindly and did not say one bad thing about me. I need all mine pulled wisdom too apart from 7 lower front ones. I coudlnt make an app my mother had to, i even freaked out during the xray! My doctor gave me a mild quick sedative that lasts about an hour to calm nerves before they put me under, maybe talk to your local doctor. I have seen the dentist now i feel better but i am still scared and petrified! I can fill you in more about my history if we can contact via email, not sure but happy to tell you what i have done to combat my fear in the last week weeks if it helps you :) Gee my husband doesnt even know how bad my mouth is and i only opened up to my mum 5 weeks ago! Good luck i wish you well (i just have to get thru it first too
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I get paranoid when I go to sleep...  What if that thing tips over and crushes me?!? =O
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You can't die of sleep deprivation, your body will go to sleep whether you recognise it as such or not.  You sound like you need counseling to find out why you are so afraid of sleeping.  You may have a sleep disorder. Sleep apnea is different.  I would go get tested.
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Yes, I get them occasionally.  It's horrible, because in the few moments before I wake up completely it's incedibly scary not knowing what's happening.\n\nSounds like you're in a really stressful time at he moment, so that's why it's happening.  You could try cutting out caffeine (including chocolate) and not drinking too much alcohol before you go to bed - I find that helps.
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I am 26 years old and still afraid of the dark. I sleep well either drunk or completly exhausted.  If I am not either of those, I sleep with a light on and music playing.  The reason for me doing this is because I was molested as a child.  I later heard that many surviors also do this.  Maybe you were hurt as a child and that is something that you felt that you could control by being able to see your surroundings?  Good Luck!
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There could be two different problems going on here. One could be that something is bothering you here and you need some peace of mind about it before you can truly totally relax. Have you tried maybe some aromatherapy before you go to bed or near your bed? Lavendar is excellent to promote a healthy, restful sleep. Also, before you go to bed, a few hours before, quit drinking anything with caffeine and sugar in it. Before bed, drink a glass of milk ( warm if you like it that way. The triptofan-phan? in it will really help you to relax and get to sleep easier_) and maybe take a warm bath or shower. I love crawling into bed after I dry off from a hot shower... yummy!!\n\nHave you ever thought about praying before you go to bed? I know, I know.. you're thinking I"m a zealot. But seriously, if you have something bothering you , you can ask for help. Ask for guidance in decision making, thank  ( diety of choice here) for all  the blessings you have in your life, forgiveness for any indescretions you may have committed... etc... This can really clear the mind for easier sleep.\n\nOk, the OTHER option I wanted to bring up is Sleep apnea. Its a sleep disorder that can easily be diagnosed. IF you have a problem with snoring, waking up alot and never feeling rested, you might have apnea. I do, and I used to have bizzaro dreams like you spoke of.  I got tested and I sleep with a little machine at night that helps me breathe now at night and I feel sooo much better!!  Just ask your boyfriend to watch your sleeep  patterns one night and to make notes. Look up the symptoms online. You never know, your problems might just be something this simple. \n\nWhatever it is, I really do hopeyou get some good sleep soon and cut back on those dreams!! \n\nsweet dreams....
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try meditation....it sounds like you have insomnia...or maybe OCD. See a doc...they'll help.
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[zzzzzzzzzzzzz] u making me sleep
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i cannot fall asleep ....but i am sleepy.
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You sound exactly like me.  It is now 4:07 a.m. my local time, and I will probably be up another hour or so.  I just cannot get to sleep any earlier.  It stinks because I want to sleep past noon.  I have always been a night owl and not a morning person, but this is getting to be ridiculous.  I am also thinking of seeing a specialist.  I don't do well on 8 hours of sleep.  I also need about 10.  Good luck!
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well i am about to going to sleep
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Fear of sleep is called "somniphobia". (In response to the later answer, insomnia is the inability to sleep, not the fear of sleep.)
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you should go to the dr. it sounds like anxiety or panic attacks. good meds out there to control it. lack of sleep can lead to other serious health problems. get it checked and get some zzzz's.