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Afraid to fall asleep..Fear of dying in my sleep.:(

Hello all I am new here so bare with me. Im 24 years old The past 2years I have suffered with Major anxiety.lately (Maybe4months) I have had very bad insomnia becuase I'm  to afraid to fall asleep. I am a mother of a 3 year old and I fear of something happening to me and her being all alone it's the worst feeling I have ever felt. I have never tried any type of medication. Anyways any recommendations or tips of any kind would be very much appreciated:))
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Have you tried a therapist who specializes in anxiety?  Have you looked into any relaxation techniques such as meditation, exercise, yoga, etc.?  A good psychologist who specializes in anxiety treatment can help you with this and can also tell you if you're a candidate for medication.
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