Can't sleep

I don't know why but I can't sleep

it is getting worse every night.  I am 6 days from surgery and afraid to take anything to help sleep.  Ugh.  Waking up at 3 am everyday sucks!    

Call your PCP.  You need to sleep. Don't worry about taking a sedative 6 days prior to surgery. Believe me, lots of people take them. Heck, I take a boatload of psych meds and they didn't even blink an eye at it. Anesthesiologists are well trained to deal with this. I knew I would be sleepless the night before my surgery and I had to be there at 5am.  It took a Valium the night before, woke up and got to surgery rested and on time.

You don't have to suffer with this.

How about adding some extra exercising and a massage, and or even an aromatherapy type, lavender works, hot soak in the tub before going to bed. Maybe ask your doctor for a better solution too. I think you are really excited about you upcoming surgery, and it's normal. Best wishes for your date too.