Anxiety and sleep?!

[Shelley24]

Why does anxiety cause you lose sleep? Or wake up? My anxiety has calmed down but still having issues with sleep

[kevoreally]

Listen to Marconi union weightless it will be very relaxing and calming

[kevoreally]

Anxiety is like an adrenaline boost its like having coffee

[Shelley24 in reply to kevoreally]

Ok thank you, I'm on medication which has calmed me down just thoughts and sleep still playing up

[sarahannsmith_1984]

because it makes u worry and the more u think about it the more u stay awake

[Shelley24 in reply to sarahannsmith_1984]

Alright ok, think I get it now might have to start trying mediation x

[sarahannsmith_1984 in reply to Shelley24]

yea it might help. try music or reading. they may help too

[Shelley24 in reply to sarahannsmith_1984]

Thank you, hate feeling tiered as makes it all worse x

[sarahannsmith_1984 in reply to Shelley24]

i know how u feel hun x

[Shelley24 in reply to sarahannsmith_1984]

Hopefully we'll get relief soon x

[Tempestteapot]

Shelley, try chamomile tea before bed and absolutely no tv or electronic devices at least an hour before you get into bed (unless you're listening to a calming app. or music on your headphones). Try to stick to a regular bedtime and wake-up schedule as much as possible. Make sure your room is comfy and not too hot, and buy a Himalayan Rock Crystal lamp for your night stand. They produce negative ions which are good for anxiety - put it on a couple of hours before bedtime to 'charge' the air. They're pretty cheap to buy!

I hope some of this helps!☺

[Shelley24 in reply to Tempestteapot]

Hey I have chamomile tea and helps a little and that's what I do I have a bed routine and ooo I'll have a look at that thank you 😊 x

[Shelley24]

Ok great thank you x