Anxiety at night

[Mitchell35]

I have anxiety literally all the time been this way for 8 years but over the last couple of months will go to bed exhausted but cant drop off I close my eyes and it's like something as jumped on my chest that's it then panic attacks what can I do to ease this I am so tired all the time

I really feel for you. I have the same, but it’s not so much when I fall asleep as when I wake up between 2-4am and first thing in the morning. It’s truly a horrible, tight feeling.
Two things have helped me: Trazodone and, bear with me, lavender pillow mist. The latter sounds daft but it really helps to relax me and allows me to drift off to sleep. I’d recommend Feather & Down.

Thank you for replying it's the worst i can go to bed extremely tired but every night without fail it's there I hate it sucks the life out of me it's a feeling I can't explain it don't last for long maybe 10 seconds

Have you discussed a sleep aid medication with your doctor such as Trazodone? For me, that has been the most effective. A few side effects, yes, but I’m far more relaxed about 20 minutes after taking it, and that allows me to fall asleep.
Try the pillow mist, you might be surprised. And calming night teas also do help. Small helps, but better than nothing.

• stop drinking any caffeine at all
• get more exercise and fresh air in the day
• seek out a therapist
• download a mindfulness or breathwork app and try this before bed
• get your hormone levels checked at the gp
• make sure you're not low on iron

I will be honest I have been given zopiclones but I am terrified of taking them because of my anxiety I tell myself I will get a bad side effects stupid I no but my head plays awful tricks on me I will try the pillow mist and stuff thank you so much

I try all these thank you