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Can anxiety make it difficult for you to stay asleep?

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Shanny1997
Shanny1997

For the past 6 days now, I only been getting 4-6 hours of sleep a night and I'm really worried on slowly destroying my health from lack of sleep, I fall asleep, but I can't stay asleep for long, I will wake up 3 hours later and go right back to sleep and then wake up either another few hours later again and I feel like me going through recent personal issues in life has me really stressed out and I also find myself having panic attacks sometimes when I overthink about my health too much and my heart will start racing instantly and I start to get sweaty hands and can't breathe correctly. Is it common for anxiety to make it hard for you to fall asleep? I used to get 7-8 hours mostly everyday, but I just think my anxiety is getting worst and I been struggling with anxiety for 10 years or maybe more and never really had any professional help yet from it. Does anyone go through difficulty sleeping from anxiety?

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  • thomas10505
    thomas10505 Shanny1997

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    I'm really sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing with sleep and anxiety. You're not alone in experiencing these challenges; many people go through similar struggles. Anxiety can indeed make it hard to fall asleep and maintain restful sleep, leading to the kind of sleep pattern you described.

    Anxiety can cause racing thoughts, worry, and physical symptoms like a racing heart, which can interfere with falling asleep and staying asleep. It's important to address both your anxiety and sleep issues for your overall well-being.

    • You should practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation before bedtime to calm your mind and body.
    • Create a consistent bedtime routine to signal to your body that it's time to sleep. Avoid screens and stimulating activities close to bedtime.
    • Reduce or eliminate caffeine and alcohol intake, especially in the evening, as they can interfere with sleep.
    • Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality, but avoid vigorous exercise close to bedtime.
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