Haven't been sleeping well. It's 3am & I'm wide awake. I know it's anxiety. Any advise? Been worried about work, interviewing for jobs, and trying to focus on family. Things actually seem good, but...

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Sounds basic, but reducing the amount of caffeine you drink is an easy way to improve sleep. I would also see a therapist if you have not already. Finally, exercise is good for improving sleep and overall stress management. In my own experience I could do a lot without meds to manage anxiety. Good luck!

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Have you been exercising regularly? Every time I cut down on working out my sleep gets worse. Just saying ...

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This is 4 times a week. In about 1 or 2 weeks you should notice an improved sleep

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I have anxiety and it was getting really bad and starting to impact my attitude at work. I see a therapist now every two weeks on the weekends, and have taken the steps to educate myself and understand the research. I also meditate daily now with an app (calm or headspace) and it has helped so much! To help sleep I meditate before bed (while in bed actually) and have a sound machine

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Oddly enough, a 10 minute sleep meditation (Calm or Headspace apps) get me to sleep and somehow keep me asleep all night. Meditation is a helluva treatment for anxiety - started it about four years ago and it changed my life. It can be boring at times but I’ve never regretted the few minutes set aside each day. Good luck, friend. We need our sleep

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Headspace app and melatonin

See a therapist, ask for medication (Trazodone is effective for some with your symptoms). Poor sleep will wreak havoc on your life

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