Coping with Depression and Anxiety at Night

Lots of therapy has helped me. Do not be afraid to talk to them. If it’s to hard to put it into words write it down and hand it to them, they might be able to come out with a way to bring it up or work on something to help with it. Ab ice pack to face when emotions are too much, the contrast of temps helps regulate and distract you mind. Reaching out to people who are safe to vent and talk too. Squishing and reframing the bad thoughts into something more healthily. Aromatherapy, baths, calming music, getting out of where I am to help distract myself. Worksheets to write out what’s on your mind, what you’re feeling about it, what you can do about it, and what will happen if you don’t (emotional regulation worksheets? Some are cloud blubbers others ina triangle shape) those sheets can help figure out what to door what’s bothering you the most.

I can definitely relate with you on the anxiety with night time I can barely sleep at all but sleep all day

same here, I got diagnosed with Narcolepsy so basically hypersomnia + insomnia. I still haven't found anything to help much but knowing the cause of my symptoms helps guide me in the right direction at least

I'd recommend talking to whoever prescribed the insomnia meds on maybe adjusting it? I know taking melotonin and the like can be rough because your body becomes more dependent on them to get sleepy. Definitely overall something to bring up to a professional and hopefully they'll have some answers for you

i don't have benadryl. i have meds for insomnia, and also melatonin and i take 1 insomnia med and 2 melatonin 5mg to be able to sleep. but stopped doing it.