Does anyone have trouble falling asleep or
staying asleep because of anxiety. I find
that some night I can fall asleep easier
then others but I always wake up at least
6 or 7 times during the night
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Bek
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 206 Location: SA
Posted: 12-03-06 19:51pm
Hi deedee,
i have trouble falling asleep - takes
around 30 mintues normally can be longer,
can be shorter. I have a 2 year old so I
sleep light so that I can hear her I
think. Some nights I can wake up and
roll staight over and go back to sleep,
other nights I can lay there for hours -
especially if I am going somewhere the
next day or if I have soemthing on that I
am worried about. My mum is the same
sometimes she lays for hours before
finally nodding off
my daughter sleeps through the night now
but I always get up and check her or go to
the loo. I think that sleep patterns
depend on how your are feeling.
During the day if I am home and relaxing
on the lounge or on the floor with my
daughter I can fall asleep pretty easily
but when I wake up I feel like crap.
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Mitamins111
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 28 Location: Sunnyvale
Posted: 02-06-07 04:34am
Physical symptoms of anxiety include
fatigue, insomnia, stomach problems,
sweating, racing heart, rapid breathing,
shortness of breath, and irritability.
St. John's wort extract helps to maintain
a steady mood and promotes good mental
function in the treatment of anxiety
disorder. Hops extract and valerian
extract can act as a sedative and help to
cause sleep and lessen anxiety and
tension. Take valerian extract 30 minutes
before bedtime. Skullcap extract has been
used historically as a sedative for people
with nervous tension and insomnia which
may be helpful in the treatment of anxiety
disorder. Chamomile extract contains
active constituents that contribute to
smooth-muscle relaxing action. People
with anxiety disorder (also known as
nervousness, panic attacks) are often
deficient in essential nutrients,
including calcium, magnesium, b vitamins.
Zinc is an essential mineral that is a
component of enzymes that protect against
free radicals caused by anxiety whic may
be important in the treatment of anxiety
disorder.
Please note that this is not to be taken
as medical advice. If you are seeking
treatment, please contact your healthcare
professional.
