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Can anxiety cause sleep disturbances? Right now, my Dr's are treating me for anxiety. For the past 2 weeks, keep waking up at about 4:30-5am. Can anxiety cause this?
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First Helper jerseygirl82
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replied September 3rd, 2007
It could be do to anxiety and stress. Has there been any big changes in your life? Try relaxing before going to sleep, taking a warm bath, or a walk outside.
It could be the anxiety medication. Most anxiety medication have insomnia listed as a common side effect. General side effects are mostly present during the first 1-4 weeks while the body adapts to the drug.

If it continues and gets any worst, tell your doctor about it.
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replied September 3rd, 2007
thank you for replying back to me. Well, for sometime I have been realllllllllllly depressed. In late June, I started to have tingly sensations, and other symptoms. I have been seen by both my PCP & a Neurologist. They both feel it's anxiety, after ruling out other things. When I wake up in the morning at that time, I am usually feeling uneasy, and very anxious. I even start crying sometimes. My mind is always racing.
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