Lying awake in bed is unlikely to help.
This article walks you through these strategies for reducing racing thoughts at night.
Instead, I will think about it tomorrow during my scheduled worry time."
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These affirming thoughts can shut down racing thoughts and allow you to get to sleep.
For instance:
As you accomplish the tasks day by day, you cross them off.
Eventually, you might remove the stressor itself from the list.
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Spend about five minutes before bed writing a quick to-do list for your days ahead.
What If I Can’t Cross Off a Task?
There may be some items on the list that have no apparent resolution.
This ambiguity may cause additional anxiety and zap your energy throughout the day.
There are other things you’re able to focus on today.
A solution may become clearer with time.
Goodsleep hygieneinvolves stopping certain activities and establishing a familiar routine that tells your body it’s time for sleep.
Disconnect
Yourcircadian rhythmis the internal clock that tells you when it’s time for sleep.
Now it’s time to relax and prepare for sleep.
They can also reduce racing thoughts at night.
Our Doctor Discussion Guide can help you start that conversation.
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