Why can't my mind stop thinking when I'm trying to sleep?
Ishana888
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Jun 18, 2015
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Sounds like your stressed. Can you tell me what sort of thoughts comes in your mind when you try to sleep?
JolineKarateGirl
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Dec 10, 2014
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Anxiety will do that..when you have lots of stuff in your mind the anxiety gets to much and you can't stop thinking about everything
Anonymous
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Aug 14, 2015
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This is likely due to anxiety mixed with insomnia. I personally have this struggle. It isn't fun, but i learned to cope.
Ssandra
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Dec 15, 2014
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Because when you go to sleep, since your body is not doing anything anymore, it is normal for your brain activity to increase. You think about what you've done today, which makes you think about a thousand other stuff that happened in your whole life, you can call it a"stream of consciousness". I guess we should see it as something pretty awesome that our brain does.
NicotineLight
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Jun 24, 2015
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Because you worry so much about what's gonna happen tomorrow. Or you are a person with so much problems.
Professionallistener
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Dec 12, 2014
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Why is your mind so noisy when you are trying to sleep? 1. In bed, you are alone, or with a loved one. Your defences are down. There is no social pressure. Your mind is free to consider things other than daytime concerns. 2. You are relaxed. Your fight or flight response is at a minimum. 3. It is dark so you are less concerned with appearances. 4. You are reclined. This means there is more blood flow to the brain. These four factors alone allow your brain to turn on in ways it may not have been able to throughout the day. Also, we rush home late and jump into bed to get ready for an early day. Everyone needs time to process the day and relax before going to bed. Is that argument you had with your boss still on your mind? Did you forget to do something important today? Or maybe you are thinking about something you are planning next week...whatever it is, if it is keeping you awake for more than 20 minutes, you probably haven't done enough decompressing after your day and you might be better off getting up for awhile. Try keeping a journal where you "dump" your days events. Be aware of other things like caffeine consumption, which can keep you awake, and whether that nap you took has something to do with it. If you still don't sleep, develop a zen attitude about it. And be sure to check out the 7 Cups of Tea guide on sleeping well.
Photography49
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Jan 3, 2015
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If you do not do enough activities or hobbies you love doing every day, your mind will be too awake thinking of unhappy or aggravating things when you are trying to go to sleep.
Try as hard as you can do to do things you love during the day and when night time comes, your mind just might be too tired to obsess on or be too tired to think of unhappy or aggravating things.
BulletproofAngel
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Jun 25, 2015
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I have had a problem with this exact thing since freshman year of high school. So, I decide to do some research. Apparenty, the reason your mind stays active while you're trying to sleep is because you have unknowingly trained it to do so. You mind stays alert if you've been restless (tossing and turning) for many nights. So, you mind correlates your bed with restlessness and the rest is history. Once you get into bed, you brain immediately starts worrying about random things and you are stuck awake, but wanting to be asleep. It's like a vicious cycle, there is no way out of it! However, if you avoid napping, avoid doing other activities (watching TV, playing with your phone), go to bed only when you are sleepy, and minimize worrying (deal with stuff earlier in the day) you can regain your sleep. It will definitely be tough in the beginning, but eventually, your circadian rythm will catch up to you and you will have better REM sleep as well as more energy in the mornings. Hope this helps!
braveCat35
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Aug 16, 2015
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why can't you stop thinking ? What's on your mind ? Something must been bothering you , express it to clear it
Snowflake2363
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Aug 29, 2016
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I have the same issue. I was told its a form of sleep apnea where you don't go into your REM sleep. Your mind wakes up every few minutes, not you physically, just your mind all night long. It feels like you just lay down and close your eyes but don't actually go to sleep. You're mulling over all this crap in your head next thing you know several hours have gone by but it feels like 10 minutes and your exhausted! I've had this issue for 16 yrs!!melatonin dissolving strips help me sleep for 4 hours a night(pills don't work for me) I've was told in my 20's I had low melatonin levels. I hope this helps some.
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