Sleepless nights

[SeekingInnerPeace86]

I literally lay in the dark ever night with my mind racing. I think about everything i dislike about my Life over and over and i try to figure out where I went wrong. I'd like to know if anyone is experiencing this, if you were about to overcome this and how. Than you in advance.

[sufur]

I am also experiencing this, sometimes the meds I take for anxiety don’t kick in soon enough, but it helps to try and focus on one of the racing thoughts. I usually end up de-and-reconstructing aspects of my life, not exactly to figure out where I went wrong but instead to come to terms with myself

[SeekingInnerPeace86 in reply to sufur]

Thank you

[Nutella06]

So your mind goes into overdrive when you are trying to sleep? If this has been persistent for more than 2 weeks I think you need to change the habits of your night time routine. Journaling the thoughts will help. Look into mindfulness, plenty of youtube videos of this and sleep hypnosis. Nobody can tell you whats going to work for you. You have to experiment. I personally think winding down and cutting yourself off from things that would get you worked up at least 1 hour before you go to bed would help. You also have to look at your diet and don't drink any caffeinated beverage hours before going to bed. Try green tea before bed and read in bed. Get your mind on something else and reading I've found helps me. Let me know what you try but, with some patience and change you will find what works for you... Let me know what works for you... Good luck...

[SeekingInnerPeace86 in reply to Nutella06]

Thank you all of your ideas sound great.. I will try starting tonight and keep you posted

[Jeseng]

I also experience this but I don't know what to do

[potticary2010]

Hello I'm currently suffering badly with depression anxiety and post traumatic stress. My mental health has deteriorated over the last year and I struggle to sleep and am constantly working my brain as to what will happen the next day why I can't sleep, how I'm going to function, I have harm OCD also and have had a bad time recently maybe contacting your gp to see if you could try some sleeping Meds or I find the meditation app for sleep is really helpful and a short medication yourll be asleep in no time x. Hope this helps x😘

[SeekingInnerPeace86 in reply to potticary2010]

Thank you

[Aspergirl47]

Yes..Im experiencing this too...I take a small amount of Diazepam(Valium) before bed..it helps calm my mind from all the chatter...Sitting practicing slow deep breathing in bed for 5 or 10mins can also help...and when I get all negative thoughts..i try and think of any positive from my day that I can focus on instead...difficult at first but gets easier ..Hope this helps

[SeekingInnerPeace86 in reply to Aspergirl47]

Thank you

[thebeetle]

Hi!

I totally understand! I really get into a hole sometimes -it might feel like you don't have any agency but that's just not true! Everyday is a new day, and every night tortured by racing thoughts is a good time to be watching porn. Even if you're not horny... You will be! 😁It's a great distraction!

Also try moving your eyeballs back and forth looking from one corner of the room to the other and listen to upbeat or happy music. You can do this for a full hour or until tired and your brain will fall into a deep restful happy slumber.

You got this! You thinking about stopping those racing thoughts will eventually squish them out!

[Sofiathefirst]

I usually don't have too hard of a time to fall asleep but I do relate to the mind racing and thinking about all the dislikes I have for myself. I am struggling with that myself. I usually try to watch a show that is semi-interesting or read a book. Also as weird as this sounds I try to count in my head to drown out my thoughts, it seems to help me. I hope you find something, just know it takes time. That is the hardest part, is waiting.

[SeekingInnerPeace86 in reply to Sofiathefirst]

Thank you