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Can't sleep

July 22nd, 2016

Idek if it's my anxiety or heart/health issues.But atm i can't sleep I've tried laying down and closing my eyes but whenever im about to fall asleep, i suddenly wake up with my heart racing and it scares me. ;-; btw im 16

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User Profile: EleNergy
EleNergy July 22nd, 2016

@GhostnMoon Oh man, sleep is so important. I have friends who can sleep two hours and be fine, but I need at least 7 to function properly and not fall all over the place, so I can only imagine what you're going through! I think your best bet might be going to a doctor, truthfully. They might help you by doing a sleep study to see what might be stimulating your mind and body when you're trying to fall asleep. When my anxiety rises before bed, I focus on breathing, feeling the rise and fall of my abdomen. Giving my mind something to focus on releases a little bit of my anxiety and slows my heart rate down a little bit. Also, if you're ever feeling overwhelmed and anxious, you can always log onto 7 Cups to have someone to talk to :)