Written by: Mantasha
When you live with anxiety, even bedtime can feel stressful. Racing thoughts, restlessness, and an overactive mind can keep you tossing and turning for hours.
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But quality sleep is essential for mental health—and there are gentle ways to make it better.
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Take 5–10 minutes to write down everything that’s on your mind. Putting your thoughts on paper helps offload mental clutter, so you don’t carry it into bed.
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Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day—even on weekends. Add calming habits like reading, warm herbal tea, or soft music to signal your brain it's time to wind down.
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Simple breathing exercises or slowly tensing and relaxing each muscle group can calm the nervous system and ease anxiety symptoms before sleep.
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The blue light from phones and laptops can mess with your melatonin levels. Try switching off screens at least an hour before bed and opt for offline activities instead.
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Both can spike your anxiety and make it harder to fall asleep. Choose light, calming foods in the evening like warm milk, bananas, or chamomile tea.
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