Adrenaline rush when trying to fall asleep

[Sweetpea0290]

Hi, my partner has been having terrible trouble falling asleep, he complains of feeling a huge surge of adrenaline just as he is about to drift to sleep, this can continue for quite a while until he is so exhausted his body has no choice but to sleep.(this feeling is not associated with any physical twitching or jerking of muscles or limbs)
He has fairly recently stopped taking citalopram which was prescribed to alleviate anxiety which he was diagnosed with many years ago.
Could this problem he is experiencing when trying to sleep be SSRI discontinuation syndrome? If so, is there anything you could recommend to relieve this unpleasant symptom?

[wilsongirl2]

I too have dealt with adrenaline release so severe at night that I am awakened many times with a fast heartbeat and lightheadedness and ringing in my ears. But there IS HOPE! I found a natural product called Corti-Cut PM. It controls the release of adrenaline and cortisol at night so you can sleep. I read some of your posts on anti-anxiety drugs....exactly the reason I sought out help from a natural source. It takes about a week to start seeing the difference, but if you take it faithfully, two caps before bed, you will definitely experence a huge change in your ability to sleep and stay asleep comfortably. During extremely stressful times, you may need the addition of another product called SleepMD to help you fall asleep. But I would try the Corti-Cut PM first, and then see how you do after a couple of weeks. The longer you are consistent with taking the Corti-Cut, the better results you will experience. It has wonderful things in it like Holy Basil and a Phosphatidyl complex that calms the brain. No side effects is the best aspect of this product!!

BUT VERY IMPORTANT to all anxiety sufferers.....NO CAFFEINE, NO SUGAR, NO ALCOHOL. I know its a bummer to have to give up such enjoyable foods, but if you do not, you will not experience true success with any natural program you try. Caffeine, sugar and alcohol undermine every effort you make to stay calm. If you need a boost for work or activity, B12 or a B Complex vitamin will become your best friend. And there are other non-stimulating energy sources. It is also important to try to be asleep by eleven at night. Ten o'clock is better, but if you are a night owl, eleven will be easier to accomplish.

I have lived with this problem for nearly nine years, and the above listed supplements have been a lifesaver for me. Hope it will work well for you if you decide to give it a try!

[vp2216]

Thanks

[Lordgene]

Hi all

I have been recently diagnosed with hematomacrosis, an overload of iron. Apparently it affects all organs, including the adrenals.  Not saying this is your problem, but could be for some of you. Bloodletting or donating monthly made a huge difference for me.  It reduced my iron levels.  High iron is terrible for you.  Being of  Irish descent is of particular importance with this.  Joint ache and heart palps are associated.

Good luck

[edgyboy]

i am originally from Philadelphia but now live in NJ. Over the past month and a half, I have had trouble sleeping off and on. Some nights I get no more than 2 hours of sleep and others I do a little better.

There was a two week stretch that I almost felt normal again only to get myself back into this hell. The past couple days have been a little better.

Last week was a really bad one. The attacks or rushes at night were overwhelming. it really made my days tough. I thought I was losing my mind for sure. It just so happens that all this occurred on the 1 year anneversary of my Father's death. any significance to that? I think so my friend. By the way, sorry about your lost too. I really lived in denial thinking he would live forever.

[TonyS81]

"I know this is irrational so I do my best to ignore it"

Ignoring them only feeds them. You have to reverse the thinking by acknowledge that it will happen and be positive.

When I know I'm going to be put into a situation that will stress me out, I prepare myself now. (I just started doing this) I mentally know its going to trigger anxiety, so I script something ahead of time....I still get anxious but it will eventually get better.

Work with your mind young man. As much as you think you can't change your train of thought, you can! You can train yourself. BTW - where do you live? I really think you should work with a doctor to get some blood work done. I'm in California; I see a Naturopah ... they are a little more pricey but I find they are 100000% better then regular doctors.

p.s. I haven't slept more then 2 hours in 2 and half months but now I know what I need to do. It's been a heck of a battle!

[edgyboy]

I dont see a therapist. I did 32 years ago. Like I said, I usually deal with this stuff and get over it after a month or so. This latest one is hanging around longer.

When I get the attack, I think to myself that I am lost and out of control. I know this is irrational so I do my best to ignore it. I am thinking about seeing a therapist soon.

This is a weird time in my life. The kids are older, my dad is gone and my mother is getting older too. Work is very demanding for someone my age. So, I probably can use theapy to deal with all these changes.

[TonyS81]

Yeah, a little. It's usually right when I'm coming off sleep. I get this fear and irrational thoughts. It's the OCD in us. Right now I'm only taking Konoplin (which is longer lasting xanax). My doctor wants me back on Lexapro but I'm not going to take that right now and will wait until my blood work comes back.

Do you see a therapist?