Martha
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- 46w
High Anxiety | Need to Sleep | Please Help
I have been having horrible anxiety and can’t sleep or rest. Do any have suggestions for getting rest while dealing with this.
SolroseSolrose
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- 46w
*Deep breathing exercises have helped me many times. Taking a deep breath through my nose, holding it for five seconds, and then releasing it slowly through my mouth. Do this a few times in a row. Also grounding techniques. Look around and name things you can see, taste, hear, feel, etc. Remind yourself you’re in the present and there is no actual danger - you’re safe. Tense up your muscles and then relax them. *Soothing music or nature sounds in the background. Or a podcast. There are several apps that are dedicated to helping with sleep. *Sometimes just taking some time to read a book or a magazine, to focus your attention elsewhere for a few minutes can help. Even doing something like a crossword puzzle can be helpful. If you continue to have difficulties sleeping, I would reach out to your doctor. Sleep is so important for your overall health. I wish you all the best!
MarthaMartha
- Date posted
- 46w
@Solrose Thank you I will definitely try
sciencechicksciencechick
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- 46w
Close your eyes. Deep slow breath in through the nose as you count to 6, hold for 6, slow deep exhale out through the mouth for 8 (or whatever count you’re comfortable with). Do this a few times. It relaxes me and changes my thoughts pretty much immediately.
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