“How can I get over my brain telling me that I am going to die in my sleep? ”
How can I get over my brain telling me that I am going to die in my sleep? Because of my panic attack I went to the hospital today. I thought I had liver and kidney disease but they said nothing was wrong besides constipation. I really want to know how to get rid of this thought of me dying in my sleep. I need to sleep.
Male | 16 years old
Complaint duration: 1 day
Conditions: ADHD add ptsd
5 Answers
I would refer you for a psych consult
You might want to find a good therapist who works with teenagers so that you can find ways to manage your anxiety. You need someone to help you.
Your unconscious is tryin to work something out. Perhaps you are dealing with guilt over some feelings or actions or feeling that you do not deserve to live. Maybe your symptoms are related to your family history. In any case psychotherapy would be helpful in understanding your panic attacks and freeing yourself of these distressing symptoms.
Dear Sir,
I am sorry to hear that due to your panic attack you ended up at a hospital. What was the ER Dr.'s recommendation? Were you hospitalized or discharged upon evaluation? Did they refer you to any specialist in your area? You have informed me that your diagnoses are ADHD and PTSD. Who diagnosed you? Are you on any medication? Who is prescribing those medicines? Are they aware of your fear of dying in your sleep? Have they taught you any techniques to STOP reinforcing your brain? You have not died yet in your sleep. That means that your fear is not based on your reality. Do you know anyone who died in their sleep? So many things that need to be explored. So, I would suggest you (in case you already don't have one) find a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist to help you resolve your fears so you can sleep peacefully. Dr. Marty Roseman has a CD titled "Fall asleep and remain asleep". You may want to check his web site www.healingmind.org
Take care and remain safe.
Dr. Lata Sonpal
I am sorry to hear that due to your panic attack you ended up at a hospital. What was the ER Dr.'s recommendation? Were you hospitalized or discharged upon evaluation? Did they refer you to any specialist in your area? You have informed me that your diagnoses are ADHD and PTSD. Who diagnosed you? Are you on any medication? Who is prescribing those medicines? Are they aware of your fear of dying in your sleep? Have they taught you any techniques to STOP reinforcing your brain? You have not died yet in your sleep. That means that your fear is not based on your reality. Do you know anyone who died in their sleep? So many things that need to be explored. So, I would suggest you (in case you already don't have one) find a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist to help you resolve your fears so you can sleep peacefully. Dr. Marty Roseman has a CD titled "Fall asleep and remain asleep". You may want to check his web site www.healingmind.org
Take care and remain safe.
Dr. Lata Sonpal
Consider this link as to what causes your brain to work that way while sleeping...
https://healthprep.com/sleep-disorders/8-habits-you-should-kick-for-a-good-nights-sleep/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=1648305011&utm_content=62549289829&utm_term=sleep&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhs79BRD0ARIsAC6XpaW0UigqPOX7OMe6cSb9BuX1rjp53TGgZuaCWPzTQQpqRFqKi-uL5psaAiXFEALw_wcB
or
https://www.psycom.net/living-with-anxiety/lies-my-anxiety-tells-me/
or
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-science-of-sleep-understanding-what-happens-when-you-sleep
https://healthprep.com/sleep-disorders/8-habits-you-should-kick-for-a-good-nights-sleep/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=1648305011&utm_content=62549289829&utm_term=sleep&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhs79BRD0ARIsAC6XpaW0UigqPOX7OMe6cSb9BuX1rjp53TGgZuaCWPzTQQpqRFqKi-uL5psaAiXFEALw_wcB
or
https://www.psycom.net/living-with-anxiety/lies-my-anxiety-tells-me/
or
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-science-of-sleep-understanding-what-happens-when-you-sleep
