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Stress About Not Being Able To Sleep Causes Me To Not Sleep - How Can I Stop This :(

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Jamo4
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For the past 3 month, for some unknown reason, **my brain has started to race with thoughts before bed **(on some nights). These thoughts include mathematical jargon (like challenging math problems which I can't do in class - that is, my brain works them out when i'm trying to sleep) and reciting long texts (like making essays in my head as part of my homework). I don't understand why this happens or how this is even possible but these thoughts stop me from sleeping.

So much so, on these nights, I get around 2-4 hours of sleep which is most definitely not enough sleep.

Furthering this, I get stressed about not being able to sleep which then makes my heart race which then prevents me from falling asleep even more.

**Most times, this occurs before exams. Despite being a top student and always well-prepared for my exams, I still get stressed about having a sleepless night which in turn prevents me from sleeping.

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**If anyone could relate to not being able to sleep, please let me know of your experience and anything that was able to help you.

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