Afraid to close my eyes

[Haayleey96]

I'm afraid every night to close my eyes and sleep because I'm scared of the thoughts- they're more vivid and worse at the night. I hate this so much. I wish I could get rid of them forever :( 

[Cas24]

Hi Haayleey,

I get this too! I have to sleep with a light on because I feel like they have more power in the dark. Remember you’re not alone xx

[BigDave]

On 14/11/2020 at 01:20, Haayleey96 said:

I'm afraid every night to close my eyes and sleep because I'm scared of the thoughts- they're more vivid and worse at the night. I hate this so much. I wish I could get rid of them forever

You really need your sleep. The fact is that these intrusive thoughts are just thoughts. The more avoidance you do or by performing compulsions, the more power you give to the obsessions. Watch a funny film in bed until you drift off to sleep. But get some rest! And like the previous lady said, you are not alone. We are all here for you!