Trouble Staying Asleep at Night
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				leapyearms
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Trouble Staying Asleep at Night
Hello, this is my first time to the peer support.  I have been having panic/anxiety attacks for the past 3 months, and recently found out I had had a small vessel stroke.  When this happened at work I was so distraught that naturally a panic attack ensued.... at work.  Anyway, I have purchased StressCenter program and feel it will help me.  I am on 20 mg Viibryd + either Xanax or Klonopin if I feel an attack coming on.  I was off work for 5 weeks with these issues.  I take 30 mg Temazepam for sleep at night and have for maybe 3 years (it was 15 mg the first few yrs).  I cannot seem to "stay asleep", waking up after 3-4 hours.  Before the panic attacks started, I was able to fall back asleep after going to the bathroom; but no more.  I toss and turn and then my mind goes crazy trying to fall back asleep, because I know I have to work in the morning.  I need 7-8 hours of sleep.  I was wondering if maybe upping to 45 mg would help.  I would hate to overdose!!!  But, I need to sleep in order to fuction at work and I feel awful when I can't sleep in addition to being panicky.  Any advice?  Try going to bed later, like 10:00 rather than 9:00-9:30?  Thank you for listening.