Falling Asleep with Anxiety

It is so hard to get a good night's sleep when we are anxious. Below you will find some tips that I find extremely helpful when falling asleep.

Stay away from stimulant like coffee, and energy drinks.

Instead, try herbal teas like peppermint or chamomile.

Adding a magnesium supplement at bedtime will help your muscles relax and ease tension.

Doing a brain dump of what's in your mind is a great way to vent and move on.

Do things to unwind. Such as, taking a bubble bath or shower.

Use calming essential oils like lavender.

Do some genital stretching or yoga.

It is important to make these a ritual to show your body and brain it is time for sleep.

Try a guided meditation for sleep. This is so much easier than I thought it would be and has been so effective.

Finally, I recommend keeping a regular bedtime, so your body and brain know when it is time to relax.

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