👍¹³ 💡³³ ☕¹⁰ Big Boy Ben ● 03 August, 2018 ⚓︎

i used to have real issues with anxiety induced insomnia. what ended up helping me was actually what helped me cope in the first place: developing meaningful, healthy habits. what worked more than anything was working out every day. but really how it started was stretching every morning and every night. that way, no matter what, i would have something to do even for a few minutes a day that i knew would impact me positively. i began meditating 10 minutes before bed as well and that would really do wonders for me as, although you aren't supposed to drift off while meditating, the same techniques used to meditate could be employed while laying in bed for maximum relaxation. once i developed the willpower to keep up these smaller habits, i started a consistent workout routine and that more than anything has kept me going through bouts of depression and flares of anxiety. i don't know what will work for you, but i can guarantee that creating these daily traditions is really beneficial in the long run. i personally use the "habits" app for android, but any streak tracking app could assist you in committing. good luck with the issue, it certainly can't last forever if you put your mind to solving it.

💡¹ Mysterious Purple Orchid ● 08 August, 2018 ⚓︎

i used to have insomnia induced by anxiety but what helped me most to cope up with it and sleep was try not to overthink, read or watch something relaxing like comedy before sleeping and fix a time for sleeping and getting up.

Anonymous ● 03 August, 2018 ⚓︎

1. wake up at the same time each day 2. eliminate alcohol and stimulants like nicotine and caffeine 3. limit naps 4. exercise regularly 5. limit activities in bed. 6. do not eat or drink right before going to bed 7. make your sleeping environment comfortable

Anonymous ● 03 August, 2018 ⚓︎

melatonin does wonders. just don't take it every day.

Anonymous ● 12 August, 2018 ⚓︎

i have a lot of anxiety at night, i've found listening to asmr videos on youtube really helps my mind settle down. i can concentrate more on the nice sounds than that one time in high school i pronouned "thresome" as "threesome" in front of my entire latin 1 class.

Somewhat Wiry Eggplant ● 07 September, 2018 ⚓︎

i know that this might sound a little weird at first, but what actually might help is hypnosis or - more likely - self hypnosis. that actually helped me with multiple problems and there are many that help you to calm down and help you fall asleep.

👍⁷ 💡⁸ Tiny Red Bison ● 25 February, 2019 ⚓︎

oh heck yes i know what you are talking about. something that i didnt read in the comments that i find helpful is if you havent slept in 20 minutes get out of the bed and go do something else till you feel tired again. avoid things that are going to stimulate your mind, especially in the bed. what i find helpful is drinking a nice caffeine free tea and writing down my thoughts, writing what i feel upset about, what my mind is continuously going back to in thoughts and kind of giving a solution to what i want to do about it. most times this works for me. like someone else has said, listening to asmr is nice. recently ive been watching a lot of pimple/blackhead popping and thats been very satisfying to watch :) lol other times ive gone through spells of anxiety robbing my sleep . episodes of me crying and then laughing how ridiculous it is to be crying as i'm crying during the time i'm a hostage to an anxiety attack. it can come in waves that i can't control with a hot tea and a healthy lifestyle. and coming to terms with that and getting the medicine needed to help cope is what i would recommend if you are also feeling the anxiety as strongly as that. best to you

👍⁶⁸ 💡¹⁶ 💎¹ Sandy Firm Butterfly ● 18 September, 2019 ⚓︎

the best way to go to sleep is. think of most beautiful thing happened to you that particular day or imagine the things you want to happen the next day. this will even make you positive and you will kick start your day with the right intent, the next day. and all your anxiety will be gone.

💡¹ Lit Speckled Cherry ● 30 December, 2022 ⚓︎

yes, the truth is......................you really need extra blankets. take out 3 blankets. place them on your bed. sleep on them. cover way too much. that's what you need.

Anonymous ● 02 August, 2018 ⚓︎

getting off my phone an hour before i went to bed saved my life. its really hard the first few days but after that the bed becomes a place to sleep and nothing else and when i climb in i get knocked right out. feels great!

Anonymous ● 02 August, 2018 ⚓︎

one thing to keep in mind for people with anxiety is losing sleep isn't going to kill you. you'll feel a bit more tired sure, but don't start catastrophizing the problem. it's only sleep and you'll get it back.

Anonymous ● 18 November, 2018 ⚓︎

yes, i have this problem a lot. i don't know if i have anxiety, but i wake up a lot and often freak out about the littlest things, when i get nervous i start rubbing my hands together cant stop. i can't go to bed before 10:00 pm or i will wake up and cant fall back asleep. i wake up a lot at 4:00 and 2:00 am, this happens at least once a week. your not alone, and im glad to see this post because i thought i was the only one :-)

Anonymous ● 11 February, 2019 ⚓︎

look on youtube there is anxiety soothing videos turn them on with volume low it helps

Anonymous ● 10 March, 2019 ⚓︎

yes everyday i struggle to sleep and that makes me more sick.

Anonymous ● 03 June, 2019 ⚓︎

anxiety is basically the reason i come to these types of chat rooms. it's my therapy, i help people by listening to them, and i help myself while doing so. after talking to a couple of people, i can sleep.

Anonymous ● 08 July, 2019 ⚓︎

always. it’s like your mind is constantly going with feeling so uneasy and sometimes with no reason to why you feel that way

Anonymous ● 07 August, 2019 ⚓︎

sometimes it can be that you are anxious about something in your life and it’s playing on your mind. try making a list of all the things you are doing at the moment ie; work, sport, an event. and see if you can figure out what is causing the stress 💋

Anonymous ● 10 September, 2019 ⚓︎

how about constantly? i just felt better when i let my body tell me who was boss at what time and work with it. laundry at 4am? sure. i'm awake. if you're awake get up and solve a problem. i can't solve mine. they're gone but i keep trying.

Anonymous ● 24 September, 2019 ⚓︎

i have never been to an actual therapy thing or wuts it called but i do sorta have anxiety about loads of stuff. ive always been the person who looks visibly like they haven’t slept in years which i partly true i’ve gone thru stuf n that but it does get bad and i think the only times i’ve slept well is when i’ve told myself everything is fine tomorrow is a new day we can wait till then to worry you kno something like that it my just help a little i guess

Anonymous ● 12 November, 2019 ⚓︎

i have insomnia induced by anxiety and depression.... i feel ya

Anonymous ● 26 September, 2021 ⚓︎

maybe you should meditate and relax your mind...get the phone or tablet away from you so you won’t get distracted and just lay on your bed and mentally make every body part fall asleep until you fall asleep...maybe read the rabbit who wants to fall asleep or play soothing music that should relax your mind and make you not think of your anxiety or eat gummies they take awhile before they kick in so i suggest going in before your bed time hope that helps and best of luck