I'm getting afraid of sleeping?!
Question:
I'm getting afraid of sleeping?
For the past few months I've had a fear of sleep, but it's increasing now and i'm getting more paranoid about everything. Also i'm starting to get nightmares more. Like before i goto sleep, I always think that someone will be on the other side of me. I know this sounds like I'm crazy, but it's just a fear I have. So it's becoming really hard for me just to try and sleep. Does anyone have an idea why I have this? My mom has insomnia, so I'm wondering if that's a symptom of it or if it can be passed down?
Answers:
It definitely sounds as though you need to go see a Psychiatrist. I know of nothing worse than the fear of fear itself and how scary it can become. It seems as though things have been slowly building from what you say and even though you may not be able to sleep it is a result from all of the stress and not really insomnia. A Psychiatrist will be able to figure out all that is going on and give you meds not only for the stress but also to help you sleep if s/he thinks that is best. Good luck~