The survey says:

Just thought I would ask the most knowledgeable people I know and the ones who would be honest......
Does lack of sleep affect your anxiety?  How many hours per night is good for most people with anxiety?
I know the research shows sleep is very important, but just wondering if anyone else thinks when when they get less sleep over a period of a week or so that their anxiety symptoms kick in?

Thanks.

[MrGreen]

I think sleep helps you big time. If you are an anxiety sufferer it can make you more on edge. But that in turns leads to less sleep. Because you are aware of the situation. I think you might find anxiety sufferers take as many naps throughout the day as they possibly can. Especially those whose sleep is effected. Just my take on it.

[JSGeare]

Lack of sleep for anyone -anxiety sufferer or not- tends to make one edgy, jumpy, easily rattled, which is why sleep deprivation is such a time-honored method of "psychological stress" among the "we have ways of making you talk" crowd. So, add anxiety into that nastly little mix and you've got yourself a bunch of mischief.

[peggy64]

lack of sleep is awful. I have no problem going to sleep. Its staying asleep. I have been doing this for over 2 years, with no relief from rx or home remedies.  States it is thyroid related.

I am so traumatized by this, and it has led to such stress, I get upset when it is time to go to bed, dreading the long tortuous night that is ahead.

I have tried to leave off xanax, as I do not want to get addicted, but addiction is sounding better than insanity from lack of sleep.

[Jikan]

Namaste,

People that suffer from an anxiety disorder should attempt to maintain a daily routine, which includes going to bed at a certain time and getting up at a certain time.

The amount of sleep a person needs varys from one person to another. Some people get by on 6 hours a night, while others need 9-10 hours.

Clinical trials have revealed that 7-8 hours a night is the ideal amount.

Jikan

[Zepora]

I agree with Jikan, everyone has their own requirements for sleep, mine happens to be 10 hours, because I am up and down every couple of hours during the night. But I faithfully go to bed by 10 pm and up by 7:30. If I sway from this routine, I really end up suffering for it, anxiety wise!  Good luck!
Zepora

[kalmkidd]

ABSOLUTELY.. NO SLEEPS = ATTACKS TIMES 100

[Katie35801]

I have to get atleast 6 hours of sleep to be able to feel ok, less than that and I'm a mess.