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Feeling anxiety. Sleeping disorder
Every time I felt anxiety, I go to bed OA 10 pm but sleep around 2 am.
Always over thinking about future.
Pls advice
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Insomnia is cardinal symptom of anxiety, apart from over thinking. Initial approach is relaxation exercise, sleep hyigiene and sleep CBT. If they do not work then anxiolytics ( not sleeping pills) a course would help in many. Consult an astute psychiatrist. Good luck
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Maintain sleep hygiene when you r in bed and before bed
-do not use mobile phone or tv before 2 hrs of going to bed
-use your bed only for sleeping and not for eating,casual seating
-take warm water bath before going to sleep
-meditation for 15-20 min can help
-make your mindset that even if i think whole night for one topic..i will not be able to act anything on my thought till morning…so why to worry at night
-if you r having daily life stress regarding something consult psycgiatrist regarding solution of that conflct
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Start with homeremedies for sleep like warm milk with kesar,protein rich foods like paneer,yoghurt that really helps in improving sleep
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Hello. Difficulty falling asleep despite going to bed early is commonly seen with anxiety. When the mind keeps overthinking about the future, the nervous system remains in an alert state, which delays sleep onset.
Try not to force sleep. Maintain a fixed wake-up time, avoid daytime naps, reduce screen use and caffeine after evening, and engage in a relaxing pre-sleep routine such as light reading or breathing exercises. If you are unable to sleep after 20–30 minutes, get out of bed briefly and return only when sleepy.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is very effective for anxiety-related insomnia as it helps control overthinking and improves sleep naturally. If symptoms persist or start affecting daytime functioning, consult a psychiatrist or psychologist for proper assessment and treatment.
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When anxiety takes over at night, the mind tries to control the future by overthinking, which actually delays sleep further. Going to bed early does not guarantee rest if your nervous system is still in alert mode. Lying awake till 2 am is a sign that your body is tired but your mind has not learned how to switch off worry. This pattern strengthens anxiety and creates fear around sleep itself.
Therapy helps by teaching you how to break this anxiety–insomnia loop. You learn how to slow racing thoughts, reduce future based fear, and train your mind to feel safe at night again. With the right techniques, sleep improves naturally and anxiety reduces instead of being fought. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hi.. medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment
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Hello
I can understand your restlessness is bothering you.
To call it anxiety we should know the history, so that after a proper diagnosis depending on severity we can suggest daily life changes, medication and therapy.
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consult a psychiatrist
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you can practice 54321 grounding technique, body scan meditation
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Dr. Seujee Goswami
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Try not to see these difficulties as personal failings. Change usually happens gradually and with guidance rather than through willpower alone. Avoid complete withdrawal, but also avoid forcing yourself into situations that feel overwhelming without support. With appropriate help, improvement is very possible.
Next Steps
Focus on addressing both sleep habits and the anxiety driving late-night thinking. If this pattern is frequent or ongoing, consulting a mental health professional can help you learn ways to manage overthinking and improve sleep quality. Psychological strategies, and medication only if required, can be planned after proper assessment.
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Try not to force sleep or judge yourself for being awake. Lying in bed worrying often reinforces the cycle. Gentle wind-down routines, limiting mental problem-solving at night, and addressing daytime stress are more effective than trying harder to sleep. Seek help if this continues, as sleep and anxiety usually improve together with guidance.
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