Question 1

what will stop me being scared to sleep?

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See therapist: It sounds like you need some help from a psychologist.  Not getting enough sleep can cause emotional and physical health problems.

Question 2

i keep having the same nightmare every night- scared to sleep?

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Recurrent nightmares: Usually means that your mind is trying to work through an issue.  Dreams are very symbolic, so it might not be readily apparent. Do you have any sense of what the underlying message is when you ponder your dream content?  Try reflecting on this. If something is really eating at you - consider working through it with a therapist. Many of my patient's stop having a recurrent nightmare once they &gt;.

Question 3

what could cause me to wake up with a gasp? now i'm scared to sleep.

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Is this a pattern?: Are you a load snorer? Do stop breathing during sleep? If so, it might be related to sleep apnea. Another possibility is that you are waking up during or after a nightmare.

Question 4

getting the same nightmare every night for the past 2 weeks of being chased by a tall silhouetted man stood behind me all the time, scared to sleep?

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Recurring dream: causing lack of sleep.  Lack of sleep can increase your anxiety.  Consider a few sessions w/a clinical psychologist to sort out what may be presently stressing you.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

i'm scared to sleep due to frequent nightmares. what can i take for this?

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I would encourage : You to be medically evaluated for this. Although there are many excellent medications for sleep, prazosin is a medication which is used off label to help nightmares and insomnia. It can be very effective.

Question 6

why is tht wen my husband is not in bed wit me  i get really bad nightmares? now im scared to sleep alone cause i feel lik im goin 2 have a nightmare!

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It depends: Is this a new problem, one you've had for a while, or one you overcame in the past but has come back? Either way, I can see why this disturbs you. Getting enough sleep? Feeling rested? Facing situations that seem "over your head"? Feeling sadness, or physical symptoms like stomach problems, tiredness, headaches. Please see a trusted medical provider SOON, who can help get you back on track.

Question 7

is it rare for a 23yo female to just die in there sleep. so scared to sleep incase my heart stops?

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Sleep: It is very rare for otherwise healthy 23 y/o people to just die their sleep. On the other hand, anxiety disorder is very common and you sound like you need to see a Doc about your anxiety.

Question 8

i am very worried about a reaction o had to salty chips i ate a lot of them and my lips went white and swelled on one side its been 3 hrs its gone down a bit and the white is mostly gone but i'm scared to sleep just incase something happens or i die?

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: What you described is unlikely to kill you. If the symptoms are subsiding, you may go to sleep. 
You probably had a mild allergic reaction to the stuff you were eating and it would prudent to refrain from that type of "food".
Wish you good health!

Question 9

trying to sleep but my anxiety physical symptoms won't let me . they make me scared to sleep !

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I hear you...: Terrible place to be and one that becomes a negative spiral very quickly (no sleep-&gt; poor functioning-&gt;nxiety--&gt;poor sleep).   Talk to a mental health professional about your anxiety.   On the sleep front, here's a great article: https://www.sleeprate.com/faq_article/basic-rules-for-a-good-nights-sleep/   Focus more on getting up at same time, less focus on going to sleep early.

Question 10

i have something stuck in my vagina and i can't get it out. it's really late and i'm scared to sleep before i get it out. ?

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Depends on object: Try bearing down like you are having a bowel movement, sometimes that can bring the object down.  Depending on the object you may need to lubricate or wet the object.  If this does not work, go to the emergency room or your doctor.  Don't worry, doctors have seen this before and can help.

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What could cause me to wake up with a gasp? now i'm scared to sleep.

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Getting the same nightmare every night for the past 2 weeks of being chased by a tall silhouetted man stood behind me all the time, scared to sleep?

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I'm scared to sleep due to frequent nightmares. what can i take for this?

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Why is tht wen my husband is not in bed wit me i get really bad nightmares? now im scared to sleep alone cause i feel lik im goin 2 have a nightmare!

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Is it rare for a 23yo female to just die in there sleep. so scared to sleep incase my heart stops?

A member asked:

I am very worried about a reaction o had to salty chips i ate a lot of them and my lips went white and swelled on one side its been 3 hrs its gone down a bit and the white is mostly gone but i'm scared to sleep just incase something happens or i die?

A member asked:

Trying to sleep but my anxiety physical symptoms won't let me . they make me scared to sleep !

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I have something stuck in my vagina and i can't get it out. it's really late and i'm scared to sleep before i get it out. ?

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