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Lost my ability to sleep and other serious issues

Sleep Health | Last Active: Aug 2 2:21pm | Replies (101)

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@rocketjs

That sounds really frustrating. Even if the doctor believed he was unable to help you and that a psychiatrist would be a good next step, it sounds like he conveyed that in a very insensitive way. I developed insomnia several years ago when I had a very stressful life event. With the help of a sleep specialist (psychologist that does cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and my GP, I have improved. I also take some sleep meds as needed, prescribed by my GP. I will say that I too had vibrating sensations internally while going through the worst of that life event, several years ago. The psychiatrist said it was due to my anxiety at that time. As I worked through the situation, and with anti-depressant/anxiety meds, it eventually went away. So, perhaps a psychiatrist is a good next step for you. If you have friends or other medical practitioners you respect, I would try to get a recommendation from them. I dislike just choosing a doctor, knowing nothing about them. However, sometimes it's the only option. I know it's a pain to look for practitioners but it's important to find one who takes you seriously and will work with you to improve. Best of luck - don't give up.

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Thank you for your post. When you had the internal vibrations, were they completely constant every day when you were at rest?

My family doctor and the neurologist I saw both said I'm only having anxiety, but I'm experiencing the crazy physical things you saw in my post. What they're doing is negligent. I'm in pain and they don't care, it's crazy.

I have a psychiatrist that I'm seeing on March 2. I have to explain to him how bad my situation has gotten.

Your post has given me some hope and motivation. Thank you kindly 🙂