So Very Tired But So Wound Up

[barry1010]

Isn't it a horrible way to be? I badly need to sleep but I know that as soon as I lie down my anxiety levels will rocket, heart thumping, mind racing.
The frustrating bit is there is nothing going on to wind me up. If I had a problem I could think it through, or make a plan to deal with it tomorrow, but no - all is as good as it can be. I feel as if I need to race round the streets but I'm no runner and I'm knackered.
If I were a toddler I'd throw a tantrum.

I'm going to bed with a particularly bland book, hoping it is enough to soothe my soul.

How do you deal with this? I'll probably be reading the replies at 3am, wide awake and bushy tailed.

[bednobs]

i dont get anxiety per se, but since enjoying the menopause, i find myself getting incredibly irritated about the littlest things. luckily for me, after an explosion (usually shouting) it goes away

[Peter Pedant]

I dont think Barry is menopausal

[barry1010]

bednobs, I may not be menopausal but a good shouting session might do the trick.
I'd better try it a more civil time of day, though :D

[pastafreak]

I don't get tired wound up...but I do get that "I'm going to jump out of my skin" feeling...as if I've had too much caffeine. In fact I had it earlier combined with a slight feeling of both anxiety and low blood sugar...even though I was conscious of hunger.
Eating helped. Sometimes just getting out and walking helps. Not workable at 10:30 pm...

[Stableford]

I have suffered with this a lot; anxiety doesn't need anything to trigger it, and can be very frustrating at night. What has helped me is keeping electronics out of the bedroom, including phone, laptop etc, Reading something spiritual and avoiding alcohol.

[jno]

if I feel overexcited for any reason at all I may find it hard to fall asleep. If so, I just get up again and get on with something reasonably calming. I don't work or go out a lot so am free to sleep when I choose, with the occasional use of sleeping pills if my days are getting seriously disrupted; I don't know if you are similarly appointment-free.

[jennyjoan]

Hi Mr Barry tenten - I am your wife in all this.

I like yourself don't have a bad little life at all. Fabulous friends as friends can be - love my dog Maxie who loves me back.

I try to help if I can - it has to be - as neighbours I am not that friendly with - want to mow the garden, get me milk bread etc etc. Like I can't believe it myself.

Now I know my lovely friend is home from Australia and things are going good - her and family are going tomorrow morning for an Ulster Fry. My treat of course.

When you are in this frame of mind it is difficult to come out of it.

I am a little apprehensive at the mo as I have to phone doctor re two scans. Hope to God it is good.

Hope you feel better soon.

[Hymie]

Read some of my AB posts, at least then you will have something to wind you up.

[Peter Pedant]

Hi, me
you havent been spat at today
which I think must be a record

[Old_Geezer]

Don't have this so can't say for sure. But if I did I'd try to create a wind down routine before hitting the hay. I'd also consider taking up meditation, and/or mindfulness to see if that helped.

Sex beforehand can wear you out too !

[Old_Geezer]

Try a mug of cocoa first, then low volume soothing music playing in the background, maybe wear a sleep mask, and try to move your mind off of whatever it wants to fuss about, ideally back to empty/quiet, or failing that the mundane/boring.

[Barsel]

You really need to learn how to calm yourself down Barry.
Take some slow deep breaths in and out and concentrate on relaxing your body starting at your toes and working your way up.
Make sure no parts of your body are scrunched up and then slowly count backwards from a hundred.
Imagine you are lying on a lovely beach somewhere and listening to the sea rippling slowly in the distance.
Works for me anyway.
Good luck and sweet dreams.

[bobbie22]

I get so much trouble sleeping. As soon as I put my head on the pillow my brain goes into top gear, and I am thinking about stupid things. I give up in the end, and put the light on and read. When I eventually wake up after I have finally gone to sleep about 4 am, half the day has gone. Try not to worry too much as a lot of people have this problem

I don’t take sleeping tablets The good part is that you can always nod off in the afternoon if you are watching tv.

[barry1010]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, much appreciated.

[Hopkirk]

Do something to divert your mind. Jigsaw puzzle?
Video game? Model making? Cycle ride?

[Hopkirk]

Have you got a pet? They can be calming.

[barry1010]

I slept surprisingly well so I'm a happy chap today :)

[Old_Geezer]

You look the same in your photo.

[barry1010]

Yep, that's me - bright eyed

[Tilly2]

Bushy tail as well, I hope.