I'm stressed out and when I try to go to sleep I can't shut off my thoughts. What should I do?

Try to find something to do that will help calm you down--such as reading or listening to relaxing music. This can make it easier to fall asleep.

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I experience that quite often. Usually, I grab a book and start reading it. I try to choose a "easy read". It's tough to focus at first, but then I start to get into the story and after a few pages I start to feel more relaxed. It's a lot easier to fall asleep then :)

From my personal experience I find that you have to make time in your day at least two hrs before bed to make a plan to try and resolve the things that are stressing you. After that is done be confident in your plan and try to let it go. Take steps before bed to unwind. Whether that means taking a shower or bath, listening to some relaxing music, meditation, reading a book. The point is for it to not invoke high energy or emotions. Practice breathing techniques and try to aim for a consistent schedule. This is what has worked for me in the past. Hope it helps!

Have you tried tea before going to sleep? It's not really my place to be giving advice, because it can come up as unhelpful and maybe even more stressful - try speaking to a guardian, sibling, or doctor. A doctor may be able to prescribe medication to help with your sleeping problem.

I have this same problem. Help please? I'm up an average of 2 nights a week till at least 2am, but it used to be almost every night, and now it's getting to that point again.

Maybe just open your window and breathe a fresh air. Go to sleep with a fresh mind, fresh thoughts.

Have a nice warm bath an hour before you go to sleep. Stay away from any electronics devices. Try not to watch anything that will keep you up all night or that will stop you from falling asleep.

I have the same problem too, mostly when I am really stressed about something. Even though I tell myself that I should sleep and that there is nothing I can do right now and overthinking doesn't help, the thoughts keep coming. Every person is different but I find that ASMR videos helped my a lot. I also found that I sleep better when I turn off the computer early and read a book instead. Drinking something relaxing or taking a hot bath can also help, and in general trying to set a sleeping routine.

This is so common. Night time we often tend to worry and stress more. However, we can reduce the negativity and get a successful nights rest by doing a couple simple tools to ease the mind. Perhaps a bubble bath before bed for relaxation? Maybe read a book, meditate, watch something lighthearted on television. Anything that is soothing for the mind to help silence the flow of thoughts.