Awake and up all night

Sounds to me like your body is in shock and your sleep cycle is being disrupted. We've all been there and are still there in alot of cases. I really am no expert but can totally empathize with that panic. I've read that having a strict bedtime routine helps. Slowing down in the evening and not overstimulating with devices. Low level lighting and reading or meditation. Some people say a bath before bed is good. In terms of walking up in a panic, cam you get up and make yourself a cup of tea or even listen to a podcast or something. Something to distract you from ruminating over worries.Try to be kind to yourself. You are not alone and you are not going mad. A number of people on here are usually up. Gill is a vampire so doesn't sleep at night, but don't tell her where you live and hang some garlic on your door just in case she manifests suddenly and causes you to spill your tea.Other drinks are available, it's just I'm a Yorkshire man and connected to a constant drip feed of Yorkshire tea. Loads of love Uki.

Oh I take antidepressants at night to help this in mornings but lately everything is overwhelming. My ainexity is awfull I'm scared always and lonely.. I don't know what to do anymore

I feel like I am loosing it though. Usually I can get a grip but lately I'm so lonely and scared I don't know what to do

Hi Frazzled, been there, done that, worn the t shirt. You are not losing it although I know it feels like that. I used to physically shake with the anxiety and I felt alone. Hopefully the antidepressants will help and this will ease. Can you get any support or are there family and friends you could lean on. Don't despair, try to be kind to yourself. Come on here and chat whenever you want Big hugs and loads of love Uki.

Afternoon Frazzled  

Sorry for the late reply hon, but I'd got jobs to do.

Anyway lovely, has the panicky anxiety come on recently or been hanging around for quite a while? You know, many cancer patients, and especially after traumatic surgery and treatment, suffer PTSD and/or depression. My OH has the latter, big time, but is currently on the list for counselling.

As you're already on antidepressants, that possibly means your GP prescribed those. If they don't already know about the panic attacks, why not give them a call and let them know. See what they come up with and you could ask for a referral about counselling for yourself.

Don't feel lonely sweetheart, come here anytime you like and chat to us although I hope you've got someone at home to lean on too. We can be anything you want us to be - caring, good listeners and very silly too, as per the back end of Uki's post. We like being daft if appropriate.

Being nosey now, but is the gorgeous little chihuahua in your profile pic your pooch?

Sending you warmest hugs sweetie xxx

Good afternoon all.  There are a few drops of rain on the car. It's the first rain I've seen in weeks and the sky looks promising for more.

I had difficulty accessing the forums this morning. I kept getting a message saying 'Validation Error' and asked to try again. I could read notifications, my profile and my activity on my profile page but any further steps prompted the same message. Glitch? Transgression? Not sure, but pleased things appear to be working again within the last few minutes.  

I got for a bit too Ray, when I was trying to look at posts. Seems to be ok now though xxx

Afternoon Ray  

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I'm starting to wonder if another overhaul could be on the menu like last year's?

We've had a couple of heavy showers and some prolonged spitting, but it's all stopped now. Our wheelie bin lids are wet, if that's any good.

How are you doing today hon? Any twinges after Olga got her mitts on you? xxx

For you, Julie  xxx

Good Afternoon All

We have had some "gremlins" this morning but things are back to normal now.

The issues some of you have passed on to me about posts not posting, taking their time to post or vanishing have all been passed to the tech team and I have also brought up the "checking you are human page".

Next week we are due some site update which should become live Tuesday and you should notice these - they do make the site easier to navigate.

The issue of navigating long threads like this is being reviewed and we hope to have some answers for you all soon.

If you are aware of any other issues do get back to me.

Thank you for your patience and continued support around the Community.

Best wishes - Brian.