Anxiety & sleep
Can’t sleep because of anxiety? Give the worry somewhere to wait
An anxious mind often treats bedtime as the last chance to prevent tomorrow’s problems. The goal is not perfect calm; it is to stop doing tomorrow’s work in bed.
Write the worry in one sentence
Use the form: ‘I am worried that…’ Then add whether there is any useful action available tonight. If there is not, write the first time tomorrow when you will return to it.
Remove one physical signal
Lower light, move the phone farther away or relax the effort in your jaw and shoulders. One quieter signal can help more than trying to force your entire body to relax.
Rest still counts
Telling yourself that the night is ruined increases pressure. Resting without sleeping is not the same as failure. If sleeplessness continues or seriously affects daily life, speak with a healthcare professional.
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