@dorothy1914 - I know how frightening it is because I have experienced the overwhelming anxiety, panic and stress from not sleeping. None of this is your fault and there is an imbalance in your body causing this. Have you tried Benedryl, Ambien or Xanax temporarily until you can get the sleep issue under control? Sleep deprivation wreaks havoc on our mind and body and I am seeing a doctor at the end of the month to discuss other possible sleep drugs to try until I can get my insomnia under control. It was better for about 6 months and now is back and worse than ever. The Rhodiola helps me with some of the stress and anxiety but without decent sleep I am just putting a bandaid on things. Have you tried some natural supplements like Tryptophan, Ashwagandha and Rhodiola? Take some deep breaths and don’t give up trying to find something that will help you sleep because sleep in the key. Some women find Progesterone helps with sleep. Unfortunately it didn’t help me. Find another doctor preferably a psychiatrist who will work with you to find a solution. Most GP’s don’t have enough experience with sleep and anxiety medication. Maybe your provider can give you a referral to someone to get you in faster. I know here in Arkansas it takes a couple months to get in and see someone new. Sending you prayers.