Anxiety and sleep issues can have a complicated relationship. Anxiety-related insomnia can exacerbate anxiety and vice versa. There are drugs that can treat both sleeplessness and anxiety. Antidepressants and sleep aids are some of these drugs. These medications can simultaneously treat both problems. Anxiety and sleeplessness are significant health problems in the US. 33 percent of Americans say they don't get the required amount of sleep. Furthermore, there are 20 people in the population who have a mental illness.