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Katherine, No solutions, just commiseration. I suffer from anxiety and sleeplessness also. It's not an unusual side effect from the disease and its medications. I've tried a few sleeping preparations without much success - they usually hit me during the day and I'm "hung over" and feel worse. I deal with it by listening to relaxation tapes and practicing deep breathing. If I'm still awake after this, I read a good book (I always keep one handy) and play games on the computer. This engages my mind and diverts it from anxious thoughts. I reassure myself that although this is scary, it's not really dangerous or life threatening. I'm just trying to live with it. Good luck with your mom. Mine also suffers from anxiety and has become hooked on ativans. She needs an ever increasing dose to deal with the problem. I'd rather not go that route. Pat Schark pine`