It is 1:23 in the morning and I cannot sleep. I am a teacher and this has been going on since school started 3 weeks ago. I fall asleep at night, but then I wake up and start feeling really anxious and can't fall asleep again. It has been hard to teach while I am feeling so tired. Also, I am 14 weeks pregnant with my first child. I am really excited about this, but it also makes the not sleeping more difficult. I had really bad morning sickness for the first trimester, and it has not gone away yet. For the first 12 weeks I was on summer vacation and I rested a lot. I am feeling somewhat better now, but the lack of sleep makes me really nauseated and also makes it hard for me to eat. I feel like to anxiety and insomnia are interfering with my ability to take care of myself and this baby. I am so tired! The more I don't sleep the more anxious I am becoming.

Starflower: you might try saltine crackers(eaten slowly) to help curb the nausea. Carry some w/you wherever you go, if they help. Small sips of water or other noncaffeinated beverages.
Not being able to sleep--listen to the relaxation CD, pray, find your happy place, deep breaths & if need be go through your "So what if's....", Or read a book/bible/selfhelp book.
Now if it was acid reflux & prgnancy--that's another subject.
Hope this helps & not hinders.
God's grace to you & yours.

BrotherDeborah,

Thank you for your reply. It is nice to know that there are other people out there who have struggled or are struggling with anxiety. When I get into an anxious state I feel so scared and alone!