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Yumeno

Updated 1y ago

Debilitating Anxiety About Sleep

How can I stop having such extreme anxiety about sleep? It has gotten really debilitating. Even when it's still daytime, I worry about how I'm going to sleep at night or if I'm even going to be able to fall asleep. Then at nighttime I've been struggling, feeling on the verge of panic attacks, and imagining worst case scenarios related to my health and thinking that I'm going to die.

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Some suggestions to help with sleep anxiety include practicing breathing exercises, trying meditation apps like Balance, engaging in calming activities before bed such as reading or journaling, and li...See More

Ash.G

Listening to waves and calming music has helped me in the past.

mrsp

Right now I'm listening to ocean waves and I have red lighting on dimly. I'm hoping for results.

Macks

Taking 200mg of L-Theanine at night has helped with nighttime anxiety, and having a podcast to listen to keeps me from getting stuck in my thoughts. (Something wholesome but also interesting, like Ologies or Ghosthoney’s Dream Machine)

Mrnatural

I use breathing excercises to reduce anxiety. Even a few minutes of simple practice can reduce my anxiety level so I can sleep. Prior to this used alprazalam for anxiety but have found in the long run breathing excercises are healthier and more effective.

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