Night is still a problem .

@iLoveMyNessie

I don’t have much in the way of help or advice, just solidarity. My anxiety always gets worse at night when I’m left to sit with my thoughts and can’t preoccupy myself elsewhere.

I understand how frustrating and worrying it can be to have a sore throat at night. It is important to address your concerns and find ways to alleviate this problem. Consider consulting a healthcare professional who can help determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate guidance. They can determine if it is related to allergies or any other underlying factors. Remember that seeking proper medical advice will help you find a solution and bring you closer to restful sleep.

@iLoveMyNessie

I think your thoughts are valid, please don't trip yourself into thinking that you're "making this up." It sounds like you're on the right path to confronting the problem, and from what you've said in your post, you've also made pretty significant progress during the daytime!

Nighttime is when my anxiety tends to strike too. I think it's because of a lack of stimuli! We're left alone in the dark with our own thoughts for hours, and the anxiety can only swell. What are some practices that you do to keep your anxiety in check during the day? Do you think those practices are feasible for before bedtime, too?

Thank you for opening up to us, and please feel free to update! We're happy to listen!

@iLoveMyNessie

Hello dear member, this is Vaishnavi.

I hear how frustrating it is for you to experience discomfort in your throat at night, impacting your ability to relax and sleep. It's understandable that this is bothersome for you. Have you considered reaching out to a healthcare professional to discuss your symptoms and concerns? They may be able to provide insight and guidance on potential causes and solutions. Taking care of your well-being is important, and seeking support can help you find relief.

@iLoveMyNessie

Hello! I know you posted this a while ago, but I would be interested in hearing how you are doing now. It sounds like sleeping was an issue for you, and I hope you have gotten some relief from that ever since. Also, congratulations in feeling some control of your anxiety. That is a big step to take, and the journey to get there can be rough. I would also like to reassure you that it isn’t all in your head. Mental health battles are real and the symptoms are valid. Mental health issues can look different for everyone, and just because you think yours seems unusually, it is still completely valid and totally real.

I hope you have been doing well!