Falling asleep
Hi!
Lately I've been overthinking a lot while trying to fall asleep. This usually happens when I get more stressed out or anxious during the day. I feel as if I can't seem to shut off my brain at night. Now my solution is to just stop my overthinking everything by reading or watching videos. Only falling asleep when I can't keep my eyes open. This is as you can guess late at night around 4-5 am. The tiredness isn't helping with getting stressed out either, so I get stuck into a viscous loop.
I was wondering if anyone has some tips to be able to stop overthinking and worrying and just fall asleep?
Have same problem as you. I don't know
@TreaureSeekers3 I'm sorry to hear that.
Sorry ok
Try leaving your electronics in another room an hour before you wish to sleep. Once I dump the electronics I get a really tasty herb tea (tasty so i don't need sugar, I like liquorice tea) and I just sit and listen to music(no vocals, piano is nice). when I'm done with my tea/music hour I go to bed. Then breathe. To be conscious about a slow inhale and exhale. My friend sent me this from a article he read "The 4-7-8 relaxation breathing technique involves inhaling through your nose for four counts, holding that breath in for seven counts, and exhaling through your mouth for eight counts". Last note, I have a fan on the far side of the room running, it's pointed away from me, the noise is a nice white noise.
@RealityCzech Thank you for the tips! I'll definitely try them out and hopefully it will work for me as well.
@bubbleWatermelon5668
Your welcome. I'm in your corner hoping for the best for you! If you need more ideas please feel free to post another reply/question. I have some very dear friends who have great ideas also.( I'm trying to get them to join us here at 7 cups)
For me, I need to put my phone in another room. And I usually read right before bed so that I can start to calm down. Doing something relaxing like listening to music or reading before bed can help, at least in my experience
