I'm writing this to learn if others experience the problem of having insomnia with anxiety. I know I should be sleepy when I only slept 5 hours the night before. I lay in bed with anxiety trying to sleep but I cannot. I worry that I may not be able to fall asleep ever again. Or I won't be able to sleep normally again. Is this a major problem that I have to rely on meds to make me sleep? Or is all this caused by anxiety?
I lay in bed and worry. I'm up and down using the bathroom often. My thoughts are rapidly cycling with fears & worry. Thoughts of what to do tomorrow. What I've done in the past. Thoughts of things I should have done and what needs to be done.
After hours of trying, I fall asleep but then wake up again. Eventually, I do fall asleep for good only to have that unrested feeling when I wake up. This process takes about 12 hours of trying to get to sleep and staying asleep.
I think my brain's wiring has changed. It's hardwired for not shutting down and disengagement. I'm not sure what else do to.