👍¹²⁷ 💡¹⁷ Tranquil Rainbow Daffodil ● 12 June, 2020 ⚓︎

i use a sound conditioner. white noise machine. i have trained my brain over the years to use it. when i hear that sound, it means "sleep' to my brain. i fall asleep easily. it can take time to adjust, but once you do, it can really help. even if you tried one in the past, i encourage you to give it another shot. the brand i use is marsona, but there are many different kinds of sound conditioners available. best of luck to you!

💡¹³⁷ 💎² Delightful Scarlet Jellyfish ● 15 June, 2020 ⚓︎

hi there! from what you described, maybe you are a "night owl". night owls are people who usually stay up late, because their mind is more active during the night and they feel more energetic before going to sleep. as a night owl myself, i tend to study or work during the night, so i can benefit from my energy peak. unfortunately, our societies are designed for early birds, the exact opposite of night owls (i mean, the early bird catches the worm, right?). that means we have to adapt ourselves to a sleep pattern we find rather unsuitable. when mixing that predisposition of yours and your anxiety, you start to develop some sleeping issues. however, there are some mechanisms you can use to battle that. as tranquil rainbow daffodil said, a sound conditioner is one of them. another example is creating a sleep routine, like going to bed every day at the same time. similarly, avoiding things like using electronic devices after laying down, engaging in stimulant activities when you're in bed, eating too much before going to sleep, etc., is also a great mechanism employing meditation and mindfulness techniques can also be helpful. last, but not least, always consider seeking medical treatment. explain your problems to a doctor and see what they recommend you. hope everything works out!