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

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Anonymous on Jul 17, 2015
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See movies or something to divert your mind maybe play games or even talk with your friends about it do something to avoid talking to your mind it won't let you sleep that's why it helps! Divert your mind to do something else than thinking! Or write a journal things down that bothers you and how Can you solve it the matter next day after your sleep
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Anonymous on Jul 25, 2015
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What I like to do personally is to turn off the lights, get into bed and close my eyes. I take some nice deep breaths (in thought the the nose, out though the mouth). I only focus on my breathing; the sound of inhaling and exhaling, felling the breath travel to my lungs, feeling my chest fill up with air, then deflate. The trick is to only focus on your breathing. Give it a try :)
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Anonymous on Jul 31, 2015
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Perhaps write down you're issues or get someone to just listen whilst you vent. Other than that i'd try escapism, watch a movie, read a book before bed, or listen to some ambient soundtracks like rain.
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zaix on Aug 1, 2015
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Well, sometimes music can help, just to calm you or find positions in which make you more comfortable. I mean, It could be more like an anxiety or insomnia disorder which is different or most people.
Profile: Freebirdie
Freebirdie on Aug 7, 2015
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I have many ways tried and experimented,try them..whichever works for you: 1.Make a deal with your mind that you will think about whatever thought going on for 10 minutes and then it will give you 10 minutes 2.Count 1 while inhaling and 2 while exhaling with minimum thoughts. 3.Sing yourself a lullaby or any soothing song with repetitive words and rhythm. I hope anyone of them helps you.Take care :)
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Bumblebear on Aug 16, 2015
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Great way I find to get to sleep is close your eyes and lay in bed. Tense your hole body and slowly bit by bit from you toes up to your head relax each bit. Another great way is a visual exercise. I visualise my dream house. I start from the path to the gate and think of all the flowers and plants in the front garden, the colours and the item and so one and slowly make my way through. It's a great way to get your brain shutting down!
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MissLavenderSmiles on Jul 25, 2015
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I find meditation and breathing exercises are helpful. I focus on breathing and the feeling of my stress sinking into the soft bed, slowly everything else begins to fade away and I'm asleep before I know it.
Profile: uniqueowl22
uniqueowl22 on Jul 25, 2015
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Try a meditating class, I used to have trouble sleeping because of stress,but once I started meditating I learned useful breathing techniques that help me relax and calm down.
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HereComesTheSun7 on Jul 26, 2015
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Concentrate on your breathing, on how your stomach rises and falls with each breath, listen to the sounds around you, feel your lying body, be aware of the pillow where your head is supported, how hot they are the covers, gradually let go of your mind the thoughts concentrating on that.
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Dennis93 on Jul 26, 2015
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I think that one of the best ways to find some peace before sleeping is to listening to good instrumental music that makes you focus on it and imagine a better world and life. I suggest artists such as Ólafur Arnalds, Max Richter, Yann Tiersen and Ludovico Einaudi. :)
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