Night Terrors

[Irish1978]

I need some advice and help. Very long history but I have emetophobia and suffer regularly from panic attacks and anxiety.

I tend to have less anxiety etc in summer etc but recently I have been having what I can only describe as night terrors. Something wakes me up I can only assume is a nightmare but I never remember and its terrifying. I am sweating profusely and heart is pumping just like a panic attack. Then the anxious knot in my stomach comes and that's it it takes me hours to calm down and get a grip back on reality.

This is happening about twice a week atm am going to see doctor but just wanted advice or help as to what this is or what is causing it? It's so scary I can't control it any advice welcome xx

Sounds like it could be related to your anxiety? Have you seen a doctor about it?

Some drugs can give you bad nightmares, are you taking any?

I get these, have improved slightly now that I am on citalopram for anxiety. I tried a herbal sleep aid with valerian in it and it made them much worse.

Do tell your GP, night terrors are horrible

Thanks for the responses.

Seeing my doc next week and I have started trying herbal remedy but only just started. Generally I feel ok during the day hence why I am confused why they happen

I was referred to a sleep clinic for night terrors, diagnosed with Non-REM Parasomnia, and prescribed Sertraline. It works for me.

I have been to the doctors and he has no idea what is causing it most likely my anxiety and prescribed beta blockers for now so will see how things go. He also wants to do a blood test???