My anxiety has increased in the span of a week. I have started to get recurring episodes of sleep paralysis recently. I am terrified to sleep and I’m scared of the dark now or little noises. Nobody I know understands how terrified I am and I am losing sleep. My stomach is hurting from the anxiety and I feel so alone and scared. I have seen my doctor about it and I was advised of the basic things to do for sleep hygiene. Has anyone had sp worsen due to anxiety?