Ruminating

I also have issues with sleeping:/ mainly due to my somatic/breathing ocd so I need to take seroquel at night on top of my daily antidepressant that I already take:/ I hope one day I don’t need a sleeping pill

I have something just like yours. The only way I found is not going to bed . I read a book or work with computer until feel deep need to sleep. sometimes I can't sleep but sometimes I win. Eating Yoghurt or melatonin help.

I will be pleased If you tell me your future findings

Sounds a lot like me.. Since doing OCD exercises ERP I've been anxious and sleep less.. But that may be because of the anxiety increase. I slept for 9 hours a few days ago as the day before i had a nice evening with friends just laughing and having some fun... I don't know if that was the reason.. But it was a good evening.. If you find out any information on getting a good night sleep ill be grateful to know

I have difficulty sleeping too. I see a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR, and she gave me this helpful resource that I use when I’m struggling to go to sleep. It’s bilateral drumbeats. Scroll all the way down on the page and use the second recording, which is to help relax the mind and prepare for sleep. I don’t know if it will help you, but maybe it’s worth a try. https://www.garybrotherscounseling.com/bls-drum-therapy.html

I’ve had OCD over 50 years. I take Remeron at night that knocks me out, in addition to Effexor. Because I screwed up and thought I should change my Effexor/Remeron combo after 20 years, I had breakthrough panic attacks and oldie but goodies OCD that followed so here I am. I also take a beta blocker, Inderal, while I wait for my old tried and true kick in. Helps me sleep all night long. Meds are a blessing-you need to find a combo that works for you. When a med works correctly, you can feel a panic attack end in your chest. It may numb your arms/hands but never reaches a level 10, like it did when I stupidly got off my combo. I have had 2 panic attacks since that have fizzled in my chest. Never ran the full course. Good meds coupled with therapy is the route to go. Trust me - I have had this disease for decades.