How I overcame my fear of dying while falling asleep using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT

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Here is the full video summarising all of Poppy’s sessions with Dr. Daniela Rossi. Poppy discusses how she overcame her anxiety disorder which involved being terrified she was going to die while falling in to sleep. Using strategies which helped Poppy challenge her thinking and change her behaviours she finally overcame her fear and is now sleeping really well.
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@blakebarnes8008 4 года назад

I feel this almost every night, I’m glad I’m not crazy because I explain this to everyone and they think I’m crazy

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi Blake, We are sorry to hear you are dealing with this. Would you like a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this?

@christiancorrea8426 4 года назад

I go through the same feeling as well and I understand how sad it is. I hope you get over with it soon. God bless you.

@hashimiqbal2421 4 года назад

@@dr.beckyspelman yes I want to talk your therapist

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hashim Iqbal Great we can schedule you in for a phone call tomorrow, what time would suit you best?

@dannylin5980 4 года назад

Not crazy man. I’m pretty sure a lot of us LOVE our life. It’s just that we love it so man when we get scared of sleeping... that’s when we’re like oh fk what’s gonna happen to us? Reality is, we have to accept it. Ur not gonna expect to sleep good the whole life.

@emilielouise6701 4 года назад

I really did think I was the only one feeling like this. Every night it is the same struggle. Staying up way too late because I'm just so afraid of not waking up the next day. I really want to get better, because my body and mind is getting really tired.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi Emilie, sorry to hear you are going through this, we can offer you a free initial phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this in more detail?

@Maridyel 4 года назад

Same here. Its been 5 years now and still going on the same thing every night or every time i want to sleep. I got heart palpitations too. I hate it 😔

@leilei26. 4 года назад

Well your not alone same here almost 4 years now.. I also having panic attacks being alone or going outside.. i felt so bad having this

@Maridyel 4 года назад

Jw leizel are you taking any medications or ask medical professional help?

@nuralyazulfa21 3 года назад

Mary Jiel Aguanta did u seek medical help ?

@charstyac7085 4 года назад

I’ve always felt like I was alone but after seeing this video and the comments I feel better :’)

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Thank you Charlotte for your comment, we are pleased you found this video helpful. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists? There is always someone you can speak to, so you don't feel alone

@ruairibradley7715 2 года назад

@@dr.beckyspelman I feel like I’m loosing my mind here, all I wanny do is sleep but I’m afraid of dieing, when I slip into sleep everything pauses for a split second, that split second I feel like my life’s gonna end, this is scary

@ruairibradley7715 2 года назад

My anxiety is throw the roof, and having crazy panic attacks I’m usually a happy guy but this is affecting my work life and my well being it’s making me feel depressed sitting up praying, all I wanny do is sleep sweet Jesus

@mr_stifler8515 Месяц назад

@@dr.beckyspelmanI need to talk to the therapist. I feel like this is really affecting me 😭

@dove797 3 года назад

I've recently developed this fear. I normally loved to sleep, and would often sleep from 9-12 hours, but I've recently been extremely afraid of sleeping.

@johnmonk3381 3 года назад

Me too! I developed sleep phobia as a result of vertigo which would happen when i turned to my right in bed. I went to gp who prescribed sleeping pills but wasnt working so im being referred to a hospital for further evaluation

@johnmonk3381 3 года назад

So what are u doing to cope? Have u seek treatment?

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear you are going through this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss treatment options for this, please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call

@dove797 3 года назад

@@johnmonk3381 I'm in therapy right now. I found out this fear developed bc I am going through an existential crisis. I'm slowly getting better. I hope your evaluation goes well (or went well, if it already happened)!

@nuralyazulfa21 3 года назад

Paloma , did u recover ?

@hibari4079 2 года назад

I can sleep during the day pretty much fine, but for some reason at night it's scary just like this. I get scared so much of the thought of dying. Right now I'm battling a bunch of anxiety due to all this. I hate it so much.

@softkayee1975 3 месяца назад

hi! how are you doing now? did you manage to fight this fear?

@danlfc14 4 года назад

I get this every night I scared to sleep that I won’t wake up Please help

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

dan short Hi Dan, so sorry to hear you are going through this. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists? Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book the free call

@georgemajana8953 4 года назад

I work out before bed and it helps me I get that all the time

@jongrimes9797 3 года назад

@@dr.beckyspelman could you fit me in for a call? Two days no sleep. I’d appreciate it

@earthwormchewer170 3 года назад

Trust Christ JESUS

@alinag7314 2 года назад

it’s so crazy hearing someone describe the exact feeling i’ve experienced since i was a kid

@kaleadreamaremylife7688 2 года назад

I’ve only shared these feelings with my therapist because I thought I was alone in this. We know it’s irrational and yet we can’t stop feeling this fear.

@soylentgreendip 4 года назад

Have the same problem. I don't fall asleep until I'm totally exhausted and even then it's only for a few hours at a time. I try to tell myself I'm wasting my life worrying about it. And I can't control it. As they say, the only thing to fear is fear itself.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi Kelly, thank you for sharing, sorry to hear you are going through this. Would you like a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this and treatment options for this?

@skymueller6267 3 года назад

i try to tell myself to just live and stop wasting my time worrying too!! but i can’t help it. once i finally do fall asleep and wake up, all’s i do is dread falling asleep again because i’m so scared..

@soylentgreendip 3 года назад

@@skymueller6267 wish I could help you out. I now fall asleep in my chair watching TV. Only thing that works lately.

@skymueller6267 3 года назад

@@soylentgreendip at least you found some resort rn.. hopefully things keep getting better but thank you

@UserUser-ww2nj Год назад

@@soylentgreendip I can do the same thing , i think it is because the TV is a distraction .

@rob_3417 4 года назад

Everything you said is exactly what I go through every night. I also jump out of bed the exact same way. It's horrific, I hope you get better as quick as possible. Thanks for sharing

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Rob 7 thank you for sharing, sorry to hear you are dealing with this. Please let us know or get in touch if you want a free 15 minute call back with one of our therapists

@howtopepsicola1252 4 года назад

same! i will feel like i’m dying and i’ll immediate get up thinking it’ll make it better. it’s been 4 weeks and i need it to stop.

@joyreviewsproducts2805 3 года назад

Are you still feeling fear of sleep?

@dreamsunrise7606 3 года назад

@@joyreviewsproducts2805 i am

@harusu8610 3 года назад

@@dr.beckyspelman do you offer chats too?

@aasiqkumar732 2 года назад

Most people think of hynic jerk or the simple jolt, but u guys have no idea what we really go through. It feels like heart stopped for a second, choked and feels like someone squeezed the heart and soul left the body. And extreme freefall feeling. This is what we go through

@user-alicel9nf4e 2 месяца назад

Its so terrible .

@amogus7591 3 года назад

Right now I'm laying in bed thinking about how if I died in my sleep I wouldn't be able to say goodbye to my loved ones,

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear this! We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our practitioners to discuss some psychological treatment options we have available, just email us at info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call!

@legacytrainer4242 Год назад

She is helping so many people by talking about this. Thank you.

@gamerwitch8684 3 года назад

I get this almost every night. I check my heart pulse every time Im falling asleep, I end up falling asleep around 1am or so, it’s so bad. I end up having a panic attack bc I feel like left arm pain and thinking I’m going to get a heart attack or something. :(

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists? Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call

@skytakami101 3 года назад

This is literally me. I had no idea that others felt like this other then me

@gamerwitch8684 3 года назад

@@skytakami101 I’m happy I’m not the only one ! But it’s so sad and scary :,/

@dojinglama7723 3 года назад

Oh my god i thought i was the only one who got this problem...

@stephenlowz1x2c3 3 года назад

1am? i wish its 3am now

@kirasussy5911 4 года назад

I always cry everyday at night because I’m scared if my parents die because my mom said she won’t be long in this world and I knew I have to continue living without her..and when I die I always have a feeling it would be boring to be there and can’t have the same thing I have in earth which is the best happiness of memory with family there and idk how to remove that

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi there, thank you for sharing, sorry to hear you are going through this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this.

@kirasussy5911 4 года назад

@@dr.beckyspelman I'm sorry but I can't because if my parents hear me talking to someone it will be awkward because I'm not that type of person who actually talks about this stuffs infront of my family

@Mia15239 3 года назад

SpaceSheep I completely relate...... wish they would never have to leave me, makes my heart break and shatter so much I feel like I won’t know how to live on. I don’t want to live on without them :((((((( I love my mum and family so much.

@Mia15239 3 года назад

I’m so sorry you also have these really painful feelings and thoughts. Reading what you wrote I felt like it was almost myself writing it. I feel the same way about my mum.. it kills me and everything in my body and heart hurts so much. My throat tightens so much and my eyes just well up with tears and I break down. I just feel so heart broken again and again. I love my mum so so much I just don’t want to have to be in a world without her. I hate that. I bet you also really really love your mum so much too :(((( biggest hugs I can give to you

@gainingsomeirlxp1897 2 года назад

Just knowing people also go through this and this is normal (considering the problems and stressing environment we are going through) already eliminated 99% of my anxiety and Somniphobia. I feel like I am going to get some good sleep tonight....

@howtopepsicola1252 4 года назад

i always think i’m going to die when i sleep. i’m not afraid of death. i’m afraid of what will happen when my dad finds me dead. i’ve had all these symptoms and i do all of these!! i think i’m dying and i’m panicking because of the symptoms. i fall asleep and immediately wake up! i wake up and feel really dizzy for about 2 seconds and then i immediately start panicking. it’s currently 4am and normally i don’t sleep until sunrise. until i can’t take it anymore. i also get really bad heartburn because of my anxiety.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi there, sorry to hear you are going through this. We can offer you a free 15 minute call with one of our therapists to discuss this and treatment options for this?

@agielohenaj9617 3 года назад

What did you?

@angelmcmillian1395 3 года назад

I'm scared that no one will be here but my 3 year old

@agielohenaj9617 3 года назад

What did you do?

@spononomthambama4827 2 года назад

That is happening to me too and I'll scream telling my husband that I'm dying and when I woke up I'll be shaking and dizzy and this is stressing me

@leeannlopezyt 4 года назад

I wish more people talked about this!

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

LeeAnn Lopez we hope you found the video helpful. If you wish to speak to one of our therapists directly please do not hesitate to contact us

@alderoth01 2 года назад

I'm a disabled veteran from the Iraq War and a recovering addict. Recently, I'm guessing about 4-6 months ago I started having this happen. Your description on how it feels and what you do to "kickstart" your heart is exactly how it feels. My psychiatrist claims it's insomnia due to a lot of grief. They are going to try and reset my sleep with an older medication in hopes I can get this under control. I am so glad I'm not the only one. I've felt very alone with this and like I'm not explaining it correctly. I hope you continue to get better and if you do get better, it never comes back.

@francescamennell95 4 года назад

I’m the same and I’ll stay up to as late as I can do it light outside when I sleep I don’t know and then I fear because my heart is irregular so I think I am going to die in my sleep and then I start thinking I have pains which are contributing to it

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi Francesca, thank you for sharing. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists? Please email: info@privatetherapyclinic.com

@howtopepsicola1252 4 года назад

same with me. my heart has been beating irregular lately (i’m also overweight) but then i think i’m dying. then i have a panic attack, chest pains, etc and i feel completely alone. i fall asleep and immediately jolt to wake up and then i get heartburn. i was diagnosed with anxiety and it was never this bad. i also jump out of bed right when i feel like i’m dying. cause in my brain if i do that i’ll “prevent” it. which obviously if i was dying it wouldn’t but i like to believe it would.

@ryanabgelina8914 4 года назад

I have experienced the same, there was a time that i thought i stoped breathing,.. But i have manage to control it... just let it go, and it Will eventually.. its all in your mind...hope it Will feel you better..tc

@MelissaAnnLegard1989 3 года назад

I'm the same way recently. I stay up until like 7am because I'm scared of dying in my sleep so I'm exhausted during the day. Death is as natural as birth but I can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm going to die someday. It's the thought that I'll be gone and won't be aware of anything that terrifies me. I'm starting college in January and honestly don't know how I'm going to do it. I'm applying for Accessibility Services so I can get extra help and time if I need extra time on assignments and tests.

@francescamennell95 3 года назад

@@MelissaAnnLegard1989 oh my god that’s exactly me, i’ve found sleeping with people helps me a lot i don’t know why but having a person there really helps, i’ve just started college too . i totally understand what you mean like we could just die in our sleep and wouldn’t he aware or know our life has ended, it terrifies me that we have to come out of this life dead

@linneahulten405 4 года назад

This has happened to me last two nights. It's really scary, I have never experienced it before. 😥 I hope it's temporary...

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Sorry to hear you are dealing with this, would you like a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists?

@linneahulten405 4 года назад

@@dr.beckyspelman thank you but I think it's getting better again, it was that weekend for some reason. Probably a stressful situation with lot of things happening at the same time.

@davidmilbourne6855 3 года назад

This is the 2nd night of suffering from this. I’m going through it right now at 23:34 and I’m literally petrified. I’m constantly reading to keep me awake and not thinking about it but it’s useless. I’m sat here scared about dying and leaving behind my partner and kids. Scared that they’ll wake up tomorrow and find me dead and ruining my children’s lives.

@Imtheone84 3 года назад

I've been having this the last five to six months. Now I deliberately try to stay awake late so I don't have to attempt to fall into sleep because of all the symptoms associated with it.

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

@@joeblow1925 sure please email my becky@privatetherapyclinic.com and we’d be happy to help.

@seekingthelight2029 4 года назад

Completely get this, I'm a completely rational person but I'm terrified of dying and losing everyone I love and I'm scared of infinity. I know it's ridiculous but it's so hard to live your life when all your thinking about is death.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Sorry to hear you are experiencing this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists?

@MelissaAnnLegard1989 3 года назад

I have the exact same issue. I lost my dad in 2014, my aunt 9 months later, my uncle in 2017 and I put my dog down last year. I lost my grandparents too. I've thought about death in the past but I always pushed the thought away. It hit me again this year that one day I'm going to die and started experiencing bad anxiety attacks. The mind isn't able to comprehend death which is why it terrifies me.

@seekingthelight2029 3 года назад

@@MelissaAnnLegard1989 i totally get what you mean. And im so sorry that all those people in your life have passed away that must be really hard. I really hate when people say its such an immature fear, like anything that causes you fear is not immature and i can guarantee that this fear is so much worse than anyone thinks. I really hope you find a way to get through it, i know its hard believe me but i hope that things get easier for you.

@universalladyn 3 года назад

I feel EXACTLY the same, and I hope you and I and everyone else struggling will find ways to manage and good luck to us all! Whatever else, we all have each other here in the comments. 💕🍀

@hafsaabdullahi4166 3 года назад

It’s all in your brain, your thought makes you anxious, every single though you have about the fear of death when u go to sleep makes your anxiety increase. Thoughts of Death in sleep=increased anxiety. Which leads up to you staying up all night feeling scared, alone, for me, My anxiety increases so bad when everyone else is asleep. And I’m the only one awake.

@sjn0202 3 года назад

I begin to fall alseep and realize my death, and then wake up from a fear of dying.

@xdeadyoungx 3 года назад

This is exactly what I have happen

@henrynwokeji985 3 года назад

I had this at the moment

@azzaharin6352 3 года назад

Same with me

@bishnoiliftssss 3 года назад

@@azzaharin6352 what is condition now

@ethancowart6765 3 года назад

this is exactly how i feel, im always terrified to fall asleep like something bad is going to happen while im sleeping. it sucks like what is wrong with me.

@HollieBlack 3 года назад

I've had sleep anxiety for as long as I can remember. A few times this year I've experienced myself becoming hyper aware of falling asleep. Last night it was the worst it's ever been. I couldn't sleep at all. My eyes would open as soon as I started to drift off and my heart would start race. I felt so uncomfortable and nervous. So vulnerable and scared. This went on for hours and hours and hours.. Like you, I felt like I had to arouse from death. The experience was so horrifying that I've spent all day doing research on what on Earth was going on with me. I finally found your video and now I know I'm not alone and that there is help out there! Thank you so much for sharing this.

@darealdinerosavage5490 3 года назад

How are u now i have this exact same thing what helps u

@HollieBlack 3 года назад

@@darealdinerosavage5490 I'm pretty sure the worst of it was cause by extreme stress. My marriage has been pretty awful. My husband and I are temporarily separated. Him not being in the house, I'm taking a break from worrying about our problems gave me some much-needed peace and I started sleeping much better.

@annar9477 2 года назад

I saw the name of this video and was SO relieved people knew what I was going through. Thank you for making the video name so specific!

@soylentgreendip 4 года назад

Thanks for putting this video out, Poppy.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Thank you for your comment

@neginjamshidi7381 2 года назад

Me too . I was not like this before but for some months Im afraid of being unconcious not to die in sleep but afraid to being unconcious no one can help me . I say it to people but they make fun of me that scaring me more that how people can be cruel to not help you and even make fun of you're mental problems😔

@marcelaqq 29 дней назад

Hi! Did you cover? How are you these days? ❤

@joytotheuniverse 3 года назад

I've had this experience so many times before and it happened just now. I finally decided to search for an answer today because it's been bothering me for over a year now. I thought I was the only one who had this experience. Thank you so much for making this video.

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Thank you for watching, we are sorry to hear you are experiencing this. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss psychological treatment options available? Email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call.

@neonglow3378 2 года назад

I wish if sleep was like a button, just press it and see the morning after 8 hours, or just being able to think in your sleep.

@skelter1153 3 месяца назад

❤Poppy, you are GORGEOUS. I hope your anxiety is more manageable for you these days. God Bless.

@veenamaru8275 3 года назад

Am glad I am not alone somebody please make a group of us so we can feel never alone..yes we have to die one day we fear because we hate truth we want lie to satisfy us I have this fear from childhood it didn't bothered me then but it is bothering me as adult fear of process of dying, fear of seeing death angel while I am alive,fear of losing loved one behind,fear of after life that I would be left alone after I die and nobody will be there to love me this fears occurs sometimes but it kills me I am happy so many of them are here to understand me without even judging me it feels lovely to open up

@sarahtsopanis31 4 года назад

I am suffering from the same thing. I have had its for nearly four months now. It’s quite horrifying. I know tonight will be the same. Everything the young lady talks about is very real. I’m feeling less silly right now that it’s not just me. Thank you for the video

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Sorry to hear this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists who can discuss ways this can be treated? (to book a free call you can email info@privatetherapyclinic.com)

@nuralyazulfa21 3 года назад

Did u overcome it ? :/

@Kmoore888 3 года назад

Anxiety->physical symptoms->irrational thoughts->fear->ruminating->anxiety. Break the cycle by grounding yourself in the present. And don’t be afraid of the physical symptoms. They won’t hurt you.

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing

@adakunwachukwu2654 3 года назад

So how do I break the cycle?

@Kmoore888 3 года назад

@@adakunwachukwu2654 do a search for anxiety grounding techniques.

@AlbaLynxQueen Год назад

I am afraid of death. I wake suddenly with the thought "I am going to die someday" Then panic overwhelms me.

@4ngeljoy 2 года назад

Everytime I try to fall asleep i feel like my body is drowning and I feel like I'm dying this thing keeping me awake rn

@zeljko3139 3 года назад

Thank you, this video really helped me calm down and understand what is going on with this kind of anxiety i have

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Thank you for watching

@kd2010kd 4 года назад

I’ve been having this issue for a couple of months and its ruining my life quality, hearing im not alone has made me feel better though it gets really stressful :(

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi there, sorry to hear you are going through this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call to discuss treatment options with one of our therapists?

@ryanabgelina8914 4 года назад

@nuralyazulfa21 3 года назад

ryan abgelina hey how did u get over it ?

@ryanabgelina8914 3 года назад

@@nuralyazulfa21 hey, I've been reading eckhart tolle's book. The power of now..And following his spiritual teachings. . It helped me a lot..I highly recommend eckhart tolle..you can follow him on you.. God bless..tc

@darealdinerosavage5490 3 года назад

@@nuralyazulfa21 did the book help u as well

@alanpioquinto9289 4 года назад

Actually I feel it too it been days. Several weeks and I also have that kind of thought because my heart doesnt beat rapidly and sometimes I feel like im choking.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi Alan, sorry to hear you are going through this. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists?

@ryanabgelina8914 4 года назад

@siphesihlematyobeni1315 4 года назад

Thank you sharing your story. listening to you has really calmed me down.

@Candycanecoup 4 года назад

Your such a sweetheart. I am going through this. Found your video to help. Thanks for sharing.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi there, thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear you are going through this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this in more detail?

@AlexeiRex 3 года назад

I thought I was the only one feeling this way! Almost word for word what you’re saying. In a weird way it was nice to hear.

@jennybugsification13 3 года назад

I'm glad I'm not alone. I'm always afraid of my kids finding me... my anxiety started when I was a child and I had to regularly deal with my abusive step brother. I can't believe its actually been over 30 years. I'm so glad I searched this. I'm glad I found yall. Thank you❤

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Hi Jenny, thank you for sharing, sorry to hear you re experiencing this. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this?

@tridang4714 2 года назад

I have the same problem, you are not alone.

@Laura-sn8iy 2 года назад

I love the horse rider metaphor. It made me realize that the „horse“ my body is already existing no matter what I do. So I might as well let that horse have a good sleep because it’s essential that I care for it. Good night!

@ssallons7930 4 года назад

its very reassuring Im not alone with this. The thought of sleep always terrified me for the lack of control you have, my mind refuses to let go of conciousness. to the point i've experienced sleep paralysis on a regular basis. powerful fears start arising. what helped for me was easing my mind with the thought that i didnt have to sleep, but i just haf to get easy with the moments before sleep when you feel concioussness dimming and just trying to explore that state in a peaceful way, allowing yourself to wake if your minds start rebelling. Kind of like enjoying the view on top of a cliff instead of jumping off. eventually your body will do the rest before you have the chance to be scared.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing, sorry to hear you are going through this. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this?

@christianviruet6229 3 года назад

I feel the same way, the reason why im watching ur video at 3am right now 🤦🏽‍♂️

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear you are experiencing this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss psychological treatment options available?

@aitanagomez7338 3 года назад

1:08 here lol

@lydia1642 2 года назад

i feel this alot and im 10 years old i i keep syaing to my self that everyhtings gonna be alright and take deep breaths and its scary at first but just know that ur ok and nothing is going to happen! and it makes u feel better that there are people with this fear too and ur not alone!

@grcff417 4 года назад

Every night,as I try and fall to sleep I start to drift off then all of a sudden jump awake and inhale massively panicking grabbing my arms checking I’m not dead. I try and drift off again and I can her my heart slowing and I feel like my breathing stops and it repeats cause I jump awake again and so on. It’s horrible and I’m really tired 😥

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

@darealdinerosavage5490 3 года назад

@@cmiyglri how are u feeling now im currently goin threw this

@darealdinerosavage5490 3 года назад

@@cmiyglri what helped u if u dont mine me asking any advice will help me i sp tired pf goin threw this

@darealdinerosavage5490 3 года назад

@@cmiyglri idk how to do it do u have snap or anything by chance mine is mikiesavage4 i could really use your help

@mattya1133 4 года назад

Omg I’ve been dealing with the same thing for years it’s horrible I feel like I jumped awake just in time before my heart stopped

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi Matt, sorry to hear this. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists?

@ryanabgelina8914 4 года назад

@asadhus 3 года назад

Same! I see some time has passed for you. What is the best thing I can do? Any advice?

@annamackay8015 3 года назад

I’m so happy I’ve found this I generally experience the exact same thing every single night

@joeyzalman8254 Год назад

great to hear that you are doing better!

@JZGreengo 3 года назад

I feel this, it’s like you just quit fighting then you overcome it, I’m working it but I sometimes forget I have to let go and wake up feeling dizzy and panicked after entering that sleep state, which is like 10 minutes in after closing my eyes. Thank you for telling us your story, definitely helped save people time and money with doctors lol

@Stacey_imfruitful 3 года назад

Feels so comforting to know someone else feels exactly the same thing im going through, and im not crazy

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear about your phobia, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our practitioners to discuss the psychological treatment options we have available? Email us at: info@privatetherapyclinic.com

@skateata1 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your entire journey

@satorusluckyunderwear 2 года назад

it’s 12am and i have school so i’m speed running a 5hr sleep if i could but i’m scared to fall asleep, for the past 2 hours i’ve been thinking i’ll die in my sleep i’m so scared. I’m gonna try to sleep even though i don’t want to. but listening to this was a sort of relief and safe space for me

@aashimaarya5496 3 года назад

I feel like I m evaporating or more like slipping away I have this feeling if I go deeper into sleep , I would never be able to come back It scares me so much I want to live

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear you are going through this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this? Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call

@aashimaarya5496 3 года назад

@@dr.beckyspelman Thankyou 🙂

@neonglow3378 2 года назад

I wish if sleep was like a button, just press it and see the morning after 8 hours, or just being able to think in your sleep.

@dr.beckyspelman 2 года назад

Thank you for your comment

@Mama_Bear88 3 года назад

Omg wow! The plane theory helped so much!

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Thank you for watching

@joshuabentley497 3 года назад

Girl this is my life right now … I’m exhausted 😩

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear you are experiencing this, we can offer you a free 15 min phone call with one of our practitioners to discuss psychological treatment options available? Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call

@lilibeth6023 3 года назад

Same , I have been scared to sleep for 2 years now and I burley sleep 😫 are you still struggling with this ?

@w1tc4 2 года назад

Going through this. I just want to rest. I’m tired. I don’t know how much more I can handle this.

@julienorton-huse871 4 года назад

I get this, i jump up & run around trying to keep myself going in sheer panic- horrible. How u did a sky dive i dont know! Well done.. i’ll try these tips 👍👍

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Thank you for your comment, we hope you found the video helpful. We can also offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists?

@MusashiArisa 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. I started having this after having my first panic attack and I struggle with it!

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

@alexandriahyndman7613 4 года назад

I am uncomfortable with being happy so whenever I’m happy and content with my day before going to sleep I feel like it’s time to die because the only place to go from happiness is horribleness but it’s sooooo silly but it is scary

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Sorry to hear you are experiencing this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists?

@faith21savy98 4 года назад

I was so scared I have severe anxiety I thought I was the only one suffering from this but I'm glad I'm not alone

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi there, thank you for sharing, sorry to hear you are going through this. Would you like a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss treatment for this?

@spkurmi4111 2 года назад

How did you solve the problem? Help me

@neonglow3378 2 года назад

@@spkurmi4111 2 Things 1. Exercise a lot 2. Practice Deep Breathing....

@BlueGravity777 3 года назад

Didn't know it was this common. I have the same fear. Allergies and asthma makes it very hard to breathe. Bad Allergies and a plugged nose started giving me panic attacks

@valerianunez4942 3 года назад

Ive been struggling every night I’m just so scared of dying in my sleep and this just comes along with terrible headaches that leave my whole body feel as if it were burning and that just makes it even worse. I literally hope for night time not to come so I don’t have to go through feeling like this again. I’m so glad I’m not alone

@danobbey6159 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this I’m not alone in this ☺️

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear you are experiencing this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss psychological treatment options available?

@goneviral8814 2 года назад

Glad I'm not the only one lol. You will overcome this. Yoga and meditation helps but it's all our mind playing tricks on us. My doctors even told me but I kept turning away. Please realize it's nothing but our mind playing games with us

@NoFeeRE 3 года назад

You are so real: so cool; so funny! And your friend's take on your mortality is hillarious. I suffer the same so I totally get it. It's been a life-long issue with me. I've learned to live with it. It'd be nice if I could overcome it. I hope you do!

@cloneraged 2 года назад

Hey man im currently dealing with this and im feeling so alone and depressed. Can i talk to you?

@hanimakdissy2188 3 года назад

I suffer the same like I am going to have a heart attack or I wont breathe if i fall asleep and once I was suffering in the night and I went to the hospital I thought I was having a heart attack but of course it was all in my mind and the doctor checked on me and told me I am more than fine.But what really helps you overcome this is just do a voice record to listen to when you panicking talking about all your last experiences and what you felt before and how it was nothing after all and your still alive and remind yourself that is all in your mind and mention some very bad experiences that you thought that it was deadly and it was nothing after all .listen to this voice record while your sleeping on a very low volume it really helps

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss psychological treatment options? Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call

@Mama_Bear88 3 года назад

Omg I jolt myself awake as well!

@digginestdog5824 4 года назад

Thank you for this. I thought I was going crazy. I experience the same thing, as soon as I begin to slip into sleep I jerk myself awake because it feels like death. It’s so bad even if I preoccupy my mind and fall sleep from exhaustion it happens anyway, as though controlled by my subconscious. I’m really tired and experiencing other issues as a result of the lack of sleep.

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Thank you for your comment, sorry to hear you are dealing with this. Would you like a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this?

@meenajones202 4 года назад

Me too, I'm having such a hard time, I have been dealing with this for 15 years ! It started out of the blue when I was 19-years-old after a surgery, I had what they said was a panic attack. It was the most terrifying thing in the world, I remeber saying to myself "if I just sleep everything will be better" however, I was feeling so horrible physically and it just popped into my head "you might die in your sleep" and I have been terrified every since, my life completely runied. I'm now having a really bad bout of fear, I can't get to sleep until 5-6 a.m. and wake up at 11am feeling unrested, anxious, and sweating. I just want to love sleep again and be able to sleep with no problem like years before. I need some help, however, I'm a poor single mother and help only seems to be available to the wealthy. I cry all day because I cant be a mother to my child, I'm anxious and severly tried all day, my daughter is 12-years-old and she has always known me to be this way, tried and unable to cope and live a normal life. If you found some why to help yourself, please let me know. Maybe it will help me as well.

@digginestdog5824 4 года назад

meena jones I had to get a prescribed sleep aid to go along with the therapy.

@digginestdog5824 4 года назад

meena jones I had to get a prescribed sleep aid. It was the only way to sort out my head. You can’t work through the irrationality of the fear(s) if you’re not sleeping.

@meenajones202 4 года назад

@@digginestdog5824 May I ask what sleep aid you used?

@joelfrygonzalez9224 2 года назад

Does it ever go away by itself I been experiencing this for a couple of days now like when I’m go to sleep and even when I’m awake when I’m sleeping I feel like ima die any second and that my heart is going to stop beating and in the day I feel like ima just die for some reason

@justidi2306 3 года назад

i struggle so hard with this, I’m so scared to go to sleep.

@MrMrperfect123 3 года назад

Me too do you maybe want to talk about it

@yeeunnn_ 3 года назад

Sin separated us from God (everyone sins) and that leads to an punishment, (hell) but Jesus came down from heaven and died for sins , Now there is a free gift of salvation and whoever believes in the one and only one Jesus, you can have eternal life in heaven and escape punishment.

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear this! We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our practitioners? Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com for more information

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear this! We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our practitioners? Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com for more information

@joytotheuniverse 3 года назад

Considering that I also have heart problems, that makes this experience a lot more worrisome even though it's completely irrational.

@breezetell 2 года назад

For the past 2 years, I feel like my body's condition has been deteriorating in multiple ways.. I'm not too sure what is causing all my symptoms but I suddenly developed a fear for dying. I'm starting to realise that I've been suddenly dreading my sleep for the past few days. I used to love sleeping as a form of an my escape or chance to lucid dream but right now, I've suddenly developed this fear.

@eugenesundeliusvonrosen3285 Год назад

Thank you for this video - helped me put things in to words and not feel alone with this. Been suffering from this on and off since childhood recently it's been effecting me a lot.Identifying a lot with walzing around the problem via staying up too late, avoiding going to sleep and associating all activities ie brushing teeth getting ready etc winding down (which are nice in themselves) with the fear thus creating a vicious cycle of procrastination sleeping in too late etc. Also been wanting to find a way of solving this problem as opposed to just avoiding the root of it. One thing I do at my worst (at its worst) is to set an alarm to go off maybe 10 - 30 minutes after having dozed off to break up the sleep in smaller portions and "avoid" what my brain finds scary about the "long void" or duration of time of which I'll be unconscious. Hope to find ways to get help!

@tyreem7583 5 лет назад

your beautiful stay strong!

@dr.beckyspelman 5 лет назад

Thank you for your comment

@Bbqmanslays 2 года назад

I’ve started to have sleep paralysis almost every week for around 5 months and it affected me so badly that whenever I’m going to sleep I either feel like I’m gonna die or that I’ll have sleep paralysis again that it scares me cause I’m scared I’ll go crazy as well..

@Tabsit_Academy 2 года назад

Thank you for your video. Can I ask you how were your symptoms? Were you waking up at the beginning of your sleep, so scared and like breathless?

@Imtheone84 3 года назад

You're not the only one who is experienced this. I've been feeling like this for almost a year

@alexwrea 3 года назад

It is just horrible. I have the same thing. It is only lunchtime and I am already worried about tonight

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this and psychological treatment options?

@cmdvlogs6103 3 года назад

I'm so so sad that I' m dealing with this kind of anxiety, I'm just 17 years old and I'm suffering from this every night and thinking when it'll gonna end? It's worst that I'm not just thinking about my own death but everyone aroun me

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear you are experiencing this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss psychological treatment options available?

@lukspie 3 года назад

Got the same problem, I already told myself that I should not be afraid of it anymore, the panic attacks stopped but the fear of dying in sleep is still a current thing.. Im so glad that Im not alone with this issue and that there are thousands of us out there

@skymueller6267 3 года назад

@@lukspie is there any social media we can talk on?🥺 like me being 17 myself NO ONe understand and it’s literally consuming me.

@vuvvz 3 года назад

@@skymueller6267 hiiii i’m having the same problem no one understands and i can barely sleep thinking ab it , u have instagram ?

@skymueller6267 3 года назад

@@vuvvz hi hun!! yes, skyy_eli

@UserUser-ww2nj Год назад

Thank you for making the video Poppy , it can't have been easy to talk about this irrational fear . I have it and last night not a wink of sleep . I have all the classic symptoms as you . The only thing that helps at the moment is alcohol , not the best treatment but it shuts my brain down . I have had the problem for some time , go to bed and my brain goes into hyper drive , shortness of breath and specially disorientated and have to get up . I hope you are better now and that you never have this problem again . Take care

@alexandersutton8669 Год назад

Ever since a negative experience with weed, I've been struggling with an issue that I never had before. Initially, I used small amounts of weed to help me relax at night, but one night I accidentally took too much, and when it kicked in, I thought it was going to be my last night. I was advised to go to bed if I had a bad experience, but the anxiety I felt was overpowering. The fear of dying prevented me from sleeping, and this feeling persisted every night afterward, causing me to wake up with a racing heart in the morning. Sometimes, the racing heart would occur before bed, during sleep, and in the mornings, and it was so severe that my body would shake from the stress. To address this anxiety, I turned to an ebook called DARE, which provided significant help in managing my symptoms. Additionally, I discovered that I was deficient in magnesium, a common deficiency among many people. I started taking a magnesium supplement containing various types of magnesium, initially at 500mg daily. It took some time to adjust, but it proved to be beneficial. However, recently, the fear of death at night has resurfaced, without the racing heart. To tackle this, I plan on increasing my magnesium intake to 500mg again before bedtime. I feel more secure sleeping during the day or with the lights on when this feeling arises, but I typically need to be extremely tired to fall asleep. Despite feeling exhausted before bed, as soon as I lie down, worry sets in. My nose starts to feel congested, and my chest tightens, leading me to panic, fearing I can't breathe. Swallowing becomes difficult, further exacerbating my anxiety. Once I start drifting off to sleep, I experience a queasy stomach and a nervous sensation similar to the feeling of free-falling, causing me to become alert once again. It usually takes going through this cycle a few times before I can finally fall asleep. At one point, my condition was so severe that when I woke up with heavy eyes and slightly blurry vision, I would panic, thinking my body was shutting down. I would often leap out of bed and rush to the bathroom, splashing cold water on my face to reassure myself that I wasn't going to die. It's quite absurd when I think about it now. However, one valuable lesson I learned from that night of taking too much weed is the incredible power of the mind. I hope you're able to find peace of mind. It's currently 3 am for me, and I'll attempt to do the same.

@TheAlbeeTapes 10 месяцев назад

Are there any online free CBT videos anywhere on RU-vid or other places? Specifically for the fear? Thanks in advance

@jessie-flower 3 года назад

This has happened to me the last nights where all of a sudden I awake myself with such a heat flush and I want cry .... I came across this to try and ease my anxiety about this

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

We are sorry to hear you are experiencing this. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss psychological treatment options available? Email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call.

@Dumpling.-. 3 года назад

I’m always scared that I won’t wake up. I have a fear of everything that can hurt me, except myself.

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

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@jimmyfigueras4476 Год назад

The most terrifying thing is spending the day after not having slept at all worrying that it will repeat itself every night.

@uniquelafaith2346 2 года назад

this has been happening to me omg I thought I was crazy so glad I found this it's so scary something has got to help us all

@dr.beckyspelman 2 года назад

Thank you for watching

@dwighttaylor2184 5 лет назад

I have the same paranoia your not alone

@dr.beckyspelman 5 лет назад

Thank you for your comment, really sorry to hear that you are going through this. Would you like a free 15 min call back with one of our therapists?

@MysonNathansVideos 4 года назад

Dwight Taylor me to

@jaythedjentleman2571 3 года назад

I get this a lot, especially when I’m extremely exhausted (probably because at that point all rational thinking goes out the window lol)

@ashleymarie401 Год назад

Going through this right now!! I have panic attacks && bad anxiety some throughout the day but definitely worse at night especially trying to go to sleep. 😭😭 I've been diagnosed with PTSD && ANXIETY

@michaelwatson5374 Год назад

I'm a 32 year old male with the same problem. Thankyou for sharing

@h3ll4v 4 года назад

everyone always thinks i’m crazy when i say i’m scared to sleep

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Hi there, thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear you are going through this. We can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss this?

@h3ll4v 4 года назад

Private Therapy Clinic yes thank you

@juliaaamarieee 4 года назад

This is happening to me right now. I can’t even relax. I’m afraid to sleep I live alone and worried my dogs will not be found. I’m only 28 so it sounds silly but this has been going on for a few months now. I don’t know if it’s because I have been stuck working from home for almost 3 months because of quarantine but I can tell this is wearing on me I am so tired all the time

@dr.beckyspelman 4 года назад

Sorry to hear this Julia, would you like a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists who can discuss ways this can be treated? (to book a free call you can email info@privatetherapyclinic.com)

@meenajones202 4 года назад

Same things is happening to me and has for a very long time. I have a daughter and we have been sleeping at my moms house at night becauee I'm so scared to be at my apartment. I usually have the fear for a few days then it goes away, however, it has bewn consistent since mid March and I just want it to go away. Have you found anything that helps you?

@juliaaamarieee 4 года назад

meena jones I personally haven’t found anything that helps but I have noticed it goes in phases of that makes sense. Like some day I can put on a movie and fall asleep other nights I lay wide awake worrying. Also I know I shouldn’t sleep with a tv on but it’s the only thing that helps me feel not alone besides my dogs.

@annebrewer7882 3 года назад

Yes, I have this exact same thing. I live alone and am terrified that I will die in my sleep and my pet bird will die too bc I have no one to check on me here. It’s only been this way for me since Covid 19 hit, before this I never thought much about death and dying but it hit me like a truck

@annebrewer7882 3 года назад

meena jones hi sometimes I go stay with my parents and I have a lot less anxiety knowing someone is in the house with me. It gets worse every time I go back on my own however. I try to get lots of excersise during the day so I’m more tired at night and more likely to fall asleep other than stay up worrying. God bless and keep you safe!

@eleanorhemmings4417 2 года назад

that is how i have been feeling lately never had this before i have all of that how do you deal with it and stop it x

@jayneberriman9177 3 года назад

So helpful this

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@heribertogarcia2090 3 года назад

I I am going through the same thing right now I’m afraid to go to sleep for the fear of dying. I am also legally blind.

@dr.beckyspelman 3 года назад

Sorry to hear this, we can offer you a free 15 minute phone call with one of our therapists to discuss treatment options we can offer. Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com to book your free call

@maulitaanggiasih4966 2 года назад

Literally my problem. Plus I have GERD and sleep apnea. You must understand how I feel. Umm can I make video of my mental health journey? I mean that was embarrassing to admit it to my family. But now I think I can open up about who I am and what's really happening with myself

@maulitaanggiasih4966 2 года назад

I can't sleep. Everytime I try to sleep I always think that I'll stop breathing, Jesus will take away me, and whatever whatever. I've been talking to myself that "everything is gonna br okay, when I wake up tomorrow you'll make good breakfast and send some fruits to my neighbor". And then I tried to sleep and my body will jolts by itself because the heart no breath. Like sleep apnea. It's 04.15 am here. September 27 2021. And I haven't slept .