Anyone else get overwhelmed and anxious at night?

[TJacqueline]

For some reason I feel a burst of anxiety when I’m trying to go to sleep, all of a sudden I feel like I have a billion goals to accomplish and a billion thoughts of why I haven’t accomplished them yet . I feel so anxious sometimes my hands shake . I really wish I could just fall asleep without any worries .

[Agora1]

And you can TJacqueline, get a good night's sleep by changing your bedtime routine.

My experience for a good quality sleep is retiring to bed at the same time (if possible) every night. Make sure the room is cool, low lights or dark and no phone on. Stretch out on the bed and allow your body to sink into the mattress. Place your hands on your stomach and start deep breathing your stress away. Some people use a journal before bed to list all the goals of accomplishment that need to be done, putting that aside for another day. This is your time to let go and relax.

I use meditation and deep breathing before sleep every night. Most of the time I fall asleep in the middle of relaxing. It's a matter of practice every single night, not just when you can't fall asleep. You will eventually retrain your mind and those rushing thoughts will fade away. Good night Jacqueline. xx

[TJacqueline in reply to Agora1]

Thank you I really needed this 🙏🏽

[Susan512]

Have you try Sleepytime tea, with stress relief tea? I use them together and just sat and think of the word calm while taking deep breaths and sipping the tea and just relax...

It works for me and I hope it works for you also, and make sure the team are decaffeinated. Wish you well 😊

[puglove0093]

Yes! Your body is finally relaxing, and thoughts and ideas pop into your brain because you aren't doing anything. That is what I have found to be the case, for myself. Have you tried a routine before bed? That prompts your body to know you are about to sleep? Or tried a weighted blanket? That has helped me. Have you tried melotonin or a magnesium drink? Those are known to help aid in sleep. I hope it gets better for you! It has been a process of trial and error for me.