High Anxiety | Need to Sleep | Please Help

*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!

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.