Another Dismal Nights Sleep

[Artistfriend]

Hi Everyone, i just need to write

My sleep has been so off this past week, i just cant fall into a deep sleep for more than a few hours. Its weird when my anxiety was really bad i could sleep really well but now that im starting to be in a better place i cant sleep. My therapist sent me a youtube sleep video with Delta waves and that calmed and relaxed my body but i still couldnt sleep. Im still having some stomach issues so maybe its still that, maybe im eating too late, last night i had chicken breasts and a salad around 730 so maybe the food digesting in my stomach is what im feeling? Anyway it sucks, i dont mind not sleeping but it always makes any anxiety i feel harder to handle and worry about more, thanks for letting me rant

Theres a recent podcast episode on the Anxiety Coaches Podcast w Gina Ryan about the benefits of struggling and difficult times, definitely recommended. Stay hopeful everyone!

[Artistfriend]

Thanks for the reply! Last night was another sleepless one for me.

I listened to the Delta waves video for longer and it does relax my body but my mind just dosent fully shut down for some reason so i just linger in a near sleep state. I have a white sound machine also that ive used for years which is helpful for blocking out outside sounds

Ive thought about a weighted blanket also, thanks for the advice on that.

Ive made a new rule not to eat a large meal after 630, i noticed i did feel better last night without eating much before bed. What kind of snacks do you have later at night?

[Artistfriend]

I meant healthy snacks but ill go with ice cream 😀

A weighted blanket sounds like fun, im going to look in to it, thanks!