Thank you for sharing your concerns in detail. Your symptoms—throbbing sensations, sleep difficulties, early morning awakenings, fatigue, and anxiety—are common responses to prolonged stress and sleep anxiety, and it’s clear you’re already trying many positive coping methods. These challenges are exhausting, but with professional support and structured guidance, noticeable improvements are possible.
Psychological Strategies and Self-Tracking:
Anxiety and sleep are closely linked; persistent worry makes rest difficult, while lack of sleep increases physical and emotional symptoms.
Tools such as sleep journals, daily mood and energy ratings, and step trackers help objectively measure patterns, identify progress, and discover triggers or improvements in your routine.
Signs of progress might be subtle at first—for example, slightly better sleep quality, less physical discomfort, or being able to recover energy more quickly after stress or exertion.
Next Steps
1. Consider scheduling regular sessions with a counseling psychologist or therapist, either in-person or online, for a personalized plan, professional assessment, and evidence-based therapies.
2. Continue practicing relaxation and deep breathing; adding guided progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and cognitive-behavioral strategies can deepen results.
3. Track your symptoms and energy patterns over weeks, not days, and bring this information to therapy for a more concrete review of what’s working.
Health Tips
Your commitment to jogging and meditation is a strength—working together with a counseling psychologist can help you gain control over these symptoms, and measure progress step by step. You are not alone, and with ongoing support, navigating these challenges can become easier and more rewarding.