Bad night & morning :-(
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Thanks to all of you great guys out there who replied. :-) I read all your replies btw. I hope each and every one of you gets through the struggles that are plaguing you. I took it easy yesterday, took a whole Ativan before bed and did sleep much, much better than I have been lately. We went to the grocery store this morning when it first opened to get a few things and we didn’t have to stand in any line at all. Yippppeeeeee! I am relieved about that. We’re having overnight company tonight and then we’re going to try the bank tomorrow. We’re also having company on Christmas Day. I guess I just got myself overwhelmed by everything. And it is definitely a vicious cycle, anxiety and insomnia! My dentist’s office is closed now until the Tues. after New Year’s so if the tooth flares up I can go to the clinic down the street if I need to. I know what’s bothering me, when I go for the cleaning on Jan. 17 the dentist will tell me how many teeth need to be redone. This is something I’ve been worrying about almost constantly because I can’t even stand a filling replacement. Ugh! I could feel my anxiety raising more and more every day. I think I have enough Ativan to get me through until I can get an appt. in Feb., but I still don’t have enough to take every day. I really don’t think I *need* to take it every day either so we’ll see what happens. I know so many of you are struggling out there and I truly hope things get better for you soon. Thanks again for being here for me. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Love, Di
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. 
Di
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Di, Hugs
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks to all of you great guys out there who replied. :-) I read all your replies btw. I hope each and every one of you gets through the struggles that are plaguing you. I took it easy yesterday, took a whole Ativan before bed and did sleep much, much better than I have been lately. We went to the grocery store this morning when it first opened to get a few things and we didn’t have to stand in any line at all. Yippppeeeeee! I am relieved about that. We’re having overnight company tonight and then we’re going to try the bank tomorrow. We’re also having company on Christmas Day. I guess I just got myself overwhelmed by everything. And it is definitely a vicious cycle, anxiety and insomnia! My dentist’s office is closed now until the Tues. after New Year’s so if the tooth flares up I can go to the clinic down the street if I need to. I know what’s bothering me, when I go for the cleaning on Jan. 17 the dentist will tell me how many teeth need to be redone. This is something I’ve been worrying about almost constantly because I can’t even stand a filling replacement. Ugh! I could feel my anxiety raising more and more every day. I think I have enough Ativan to get me through until I can get an appt. in Feb., but I still don’t have enough to take every day. I really don’t think I *need* to take it every day either so we’ll see what happens. I know so many of you are struggling out there and I truly hope things get better for you soon. Thanks again for being here for me. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Love, Di I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. Di
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(((((Di))))) Thinking of you tonight…. hope it’s all going OK with your company. xxoo Anne
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: I know what’s bothering me, when I go for the :cleaning on Jan. 17 the dentist will tell me how many teeth need to be :redone. This is something I’ve been worrying about almost constantly :because I can’t even stand a filling replacement. Ugh! I could feel my :anxiety raising more and more every day. Dear Di, Glad to hear you slept well and are doing better. Good luck with your company…….I hope you can enjoy the visits. Are you positive the dentist will tell you that your teeth need to be redone or are you worried that`s what he`ll say? So often we worry about things that never come to be. Maybe the appt will go better than you imagine. Take care! {{{{{Di}}}}} Jackie ~*~The dream was always running ahead of me. To catch up, to live for a moment in unison with it, that was the miracle~*~ ~Anais Ninn~
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Dear Di, Insomnia sucks. It is so debilitating. Remember you do not need all of this dental work. I hope you make it to the bank on Monday, but if you don’t life will go on. love Meryl
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. Di
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. Di
Hi Di, sorry to hear you a bit down and anxious right now. I hope you get to have a good nights sleep. It’s such a vicious cycle. Lack of sleep makes our anxiety and negative thoughts worse, which in turn can keep us awake at night. You have quite a bit on your mind ATM. Hope you get the bank stuff sorted on Monday. Try not to worry too much about the dental work, can you hold off until your next appt with the dentist? If not try and make an earlier appt so at least you can get some re-assurance. Take it easy, try not to worry over the little things. Easier said than done huh? Vanessa 
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Dear Di, I can relate to the insomnia. It is driving me nuts these days, as well. I have found when I don’t get enough sleep things just seem so much harder to handle and the anxiety does seem worse. I do hope you feel better soon. Maybe later you could take a little nap and try to relax for a bit. Take care of yourself. Love, Vicki
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. Di
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I’m sorry you’re having a tough morning Lady Di. I know I used to hate going to the dentist — part of the reason I haven’t seen a dentist in years. Insomnia is the pits. I don’t know if this helps but one of my friends takes ambien for insomnia — he says it’s never failed him yet and doesn’t leave him groggy in the a.m. -Doug (remove "botizer" from email addy to respond)
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I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. :-( Di
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Di, I am sorry you are going through such a bad time. I do want you to know that I care and you are not alone. ((((((((((((((((((Di)))))))))))))))
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. Di
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Di, I am sorry to hear that you aren’t doing well right now. Is there anything stopping you from taking a regular dose of ativan? That might smooth things out for you. Just a thought. Thinking of you. Jess
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. Di
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Hi, Di, Sorry you are having a rough time with anxiety. Do you go to the dentist this week? Is that why you are feeling anxious? Or is it Christmas? Please do something fun and relaxing today… Even just take a walk with Don and get out of the house… smiles, Elise
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. Di
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I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me.
I have had increased anxiety lately, and it’s due to my depression. The anxiety makes my muscles feel tight and tense. It’s a very unpleasant sensation. I take Xanax 1 mg and that helps alot with the tension, and is calming as well. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia.
I feel overwhelmed myself lately, so I just take one day at a time. As the day wears on, I tend to feel better so that I am able to get a few things accomplished, like cleaning and paperwork, etc. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this.
My depression tends to make me sleep more than usual (i.e. hypersomnia). Last night I slept 10 hours. But it is a restless sleep and I tend to wake up alot during the night. I increased my dose of Zoloft and am hoping I get some relief from the depression in a few weeks. I hope you feel better soon (((Di))) Di
Love, Chip
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I slept maybe 4 hours last night and jumped in between. Had so much anxiety I felt like I was going nuts!
Hi Diane! You are not going nuts. This is a very stressful time of year for some of us. Do your best today to eliminate any stressfilled tasks that you really don’t need to do. Be very good to yourself, dear friend. I took Ativan at two different times on the day I got the notice about jury duty. I also took one yesterday before going to the doctor. I hadn’t taken any in a long time, but have felt more sensitive lately to stress. Marc is coming home tonight and staying for a week, so I am really excited about spending time with him. He is a really interesting person. It is going to be a peaceful Christmas. Thinking of you today. Take care, Liz – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – One of my teeth started bothering me and this happened a few weeks ago too. I’ll have it checked out when I go for my cleaning unless it really flares up. All I could think about last night was the tooth, the cap and the old fillings that need replacing, how I need to go to the bank today (long story), and that I couldn’t fickin sleep for anything! I cried this morning and still had anxiety. Part of this is perimenopause, I know. I took a chip of Ativan and will try the bank on Mon. I hate putting things off because when I do something (almost) always seems to happen and then I wish I hadn’t put it off. I’m not really that depressed, not enough to go on a med. It’s the anxiety that’s really getting to me. I guess I feel extra overwhelmed this week and I can’t get the dentist out of my mind. I’m so exhausted and sick of this insomnia. I have a few things I can take, but not every night. I take something every once in a while just to be able to sleep that night. I’m sick of this. :-( Di
