Hi,
Thank you for sharing so openlyâwhat youâre going through is very real and valid. Itâs incredibly common for the mind to keep looping even when health improves or medication is stopped. What you're describingâsubconscious overthinking at night, early awakenings, brain zaps, and heaviness in limbsâcan often be linked to residual anxiety, nervous system hyperactivity, and sleep pattern disruptions that your body hasnât fully rebalanced from yet. And it makes sense that itâs now affecting your daily efficiency. Sometimes, when weâve lived with anxiety or long-term sleep issues, the body continues to stay âon guardâ even when external stress reduces. The nervous system needs time and support to unlearn that hyper-alert mode.
Next Steps
Create a Pre-Sleep Deactivation Routine Start winding down 90 minutes before sleep: Dim the lights Avoid screens Try warm water foot soak, light stretching, or journaling Listen to soft sleep sounds or guided meditations. Use Body-Based Regulation Heaviness in palms/legs or brain zaps may be signs of nervous system distress. Try: Tapping (EFT) or grounding touch Alternate nostril breathing Morning sunlight within 30 mins of waking to reset circadian rhythm
Health Tips
If youâre looking for daily sleep tracking + therapeutic support, I would recommend reaching out to Soul Savera by Sanjana Purdhani. We combine trauma-informed therapy, holistic tools, and behavioral strategies to help you retrain your body and mind for restful sleepâwithout pressure or judgment. Our goal is to help you feel safe enough to rest. Sleep takes time to restore itself when it has been disrupted for years. Youâre not brokenâyour body is just asking for deeper regulation and safety. With the right support, you can get back to healthy, full-capacity living. Please donât hesitate to reach out. You deserve rest, peace, and full presence in your day