How to get to sleep with a racing mind
By Rileys_Mom07
@Rileys_Mom07 (81)
United States
June 5, 2008 11:26pm CST
What do you do when your mind is racing and it is keeping you from going to sleep? I do not always have this problem but sometimes when I have a lot going on it gets to me and causes me to lose sleep. When I have a lot of things to do the next day I will keep a list next to my bed and write down things on a to do list. Although when there are issues I am thinking about it is not that easy. I cannot just write things down and go to sleep like a to do list. Does anyone have any tips other than the write it down thing? What works for you?
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5 responses
@vicneedscoffee (1259)
• United States
6 Jun 08
This can making sleeping very tough. I suffer from this once in a while. I have a hard time getting to sleep to begin with. This makes it virtually impossible. My body will be exhausted, but my mind doesn't seem to notice it. I usually hop online and play around a bit to try to clear my mind. If this does not work I read for a while. Usually I can get into the book enough to forget all the other stuff going on in my life.
I find if I stay in bed when this is going on I just toss and turn so after about 45 minutes I get up do something. At least I can accomplish something since I am not getting sleep. I try to find some activity that takes a bit of focus so my mind is cleared of other things. That way when I stop my mind is somewhat clear. At this point I can usually fall asleep. Good luck to you.
@Rileys_Mom07 (81)
• United States
6 Jun 08
Good idea to get up and do something. Are you afraid that whatever you are doing will stimulate the brain and make it harder to go to sleep? I think reading a book and getting your mind off of things is a great idea. I will be trying this in the future. Thanks for your response!
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
12 Jun 08
When that happens to me, I just let it race, I do not fight it. I watch the thoughts and wonder what they are doing. After a while, they get tired of racing and want to go back to the garage and sleep. Fighting a mind that wants a race is just asking for trouble. When you give in then it gets bored with you and wants to sleep.
@snowy22315 (170737)
• United States
8 Jun 08
It is difficult that's for sure. I usually take Valerian. it helps me sleep at night. I would lay awake until 3 or 4 in the AM if I did not take something to help me sleep.
@Xdrowninghavocx (3117)
• United States
9 Jun 08
Mine mind always seems to be wokring overtime. Even when I thought I had clocked out hours before. I keep thinking about my life and different ways to approach my problems. And mostly my writing and where to go with it. On a good note, it does pass the time. But I wish I had more hours in the day.
