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Too anxious to sleep. I’m so tired

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Have not been sleeping well lately. I’ve tried everything. Been taking melatonin, drinking chamomile tea, warm milk, lights out at around 9, I only read before bed, tried listening to sleep meditations online. nothing.

i have some good nights and some bad nights, but ive been averaging around 4-5 hours of sleep, sometimes I just have a full on allnighter. and my good sleeps are restless and doesnt feel like ive deep sleep at all.

I just cant help but feel extra anxious at night? plus when i do feel myself falling asleep, i suddenly get hypnic jerks that wakes me up with a pounding heart. ive also noticed that i get uncomfortable warm surges around my back, chest and stomach area. having constant heart palpitations arent helping either.. sigh.

im so worried about my health, ive been struggling with insomnia since high school, but its the first time its this bad ;;

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Not being able to sleep is so frustrating and so bad for us. I downloaded an app for my phone called Headspace that has these sleep stories that I do find helpful. It sounds like you’ve tried everything but if you haven’t tried this, maybe it would be worth it.

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hi~ yes i do have headspace downloaded, ive tried the sleep stories before and they somewhat helped. but i have an overactive mind and it just wanders after a few mins 😔

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Not being able to sleep is so frustrating and so bad for us. I downloaded an app for my phone called Headspace that has these sleep stories that I do find helpful. It sounds like you’ve tried everything but if you haven’t tried this, maybe it would be worth it.

I hear you I hate not being able to sleep 😞

I never sleep and it is horrible. Insomnia is pure torture!

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