Jakiss12
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- 3y
Jakiss12Jakiss12
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- 3y
I read before bed and it helps and I can take supplements to help fall asleep, but I wake up frequently and then won’t get back to sleep for the rest of the night and my mind starts racing and causing anxiety, like I’m in fight or flight and must stay awake. And when I start to dose off, something spikes and says “you’re falling asleep!” And this makes me wake up and feel heavier anxiety. Idk how to deal with that piece of it
26212621
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- 3y
Maybe you need something with warmth like a hot water bottle covered in a towel or a towel warmed in the dryer.
26212621
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- 3y
Go for it! Hope it helps. Also eating peanut butter before bed can help. I don't know why but I've heard other people say it and it has helped me too.
Jakiss12Jakiss12
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- 3y
I couldn’t stand the quiet either. I got a super super loud fan to drown it out. That’s been helpful.
26212621
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- 3y
I have insomnia too. Once in a while I have a decent sleep but I usually lie awake for hours. I've started reading in bed which seems to be helping.
26212621
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- 3y
I'm wondering (and this may sound a bit odd) but would having a stuffed toy you can hold be calming and help you relax?
Jakiss12Jakiss12
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- 3y
Funny you should say that I actually tried it last night and it didn’t seem to help unfortunately. I wish I could turn off that fight or flight feeling
Jakiss12Jakiss12
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- 3y
I’m willing to try anything
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