So I have anxiety that is brought about by PMDD. If I remember correctly my brain is sensitive to hormonal changes before that time of the month. So the time after ovulation and my period is my "Hell week". I've had several panic attacks and anxiety attacks before bed. I think I've started to associate bedtime with anxiety or panic attacks. So nearly every night I'm afraid of going to bed.I cant sleep without a light on or noise. I can be exhausted but if I get nighttime anxiety I'll stay up until I can no longer keep my eyes open. Here I am writing in the hope's that I'll unwind or write myself to sleep.

I miss feeling "normal". I miss laying down before bed and not feeling fear. I miss being able to shrug off a random pain and not thinking it's life threatening. I'm sick of thinking I'm not gonna wake up after I go to sleep. Anyone have anxiety at night or when they're about to go to sleep? How do you unwind/cope?Thanks for reading.