Sleep & Night Anxiety

Practical, evidence-informed guides for the anxiety that shows up when the lights go off. Techniques you can try right now and strategies for better nights ahead.

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Can't Sleep Because of Anxiety

Can't sleep because of anxiety? Learn why it happens, calming techniques you can try right now, and longer-term...

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Racing Thoughts at Night

Racing thoughts keeping you awake? Understand why your mind speeds up at night and learn proven techniques to slow it...

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Waking Up with Anxiety

Waking up anxious or with a sense of dread? Learn about the cortisol awakening response and practical ways to start...

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Sunday Night Anxiety

Dread Sunday nights? The "Sunday scaries" are real. Learn why the transition from weekend to workweek triggers anxiety...

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3 AM Anxiety

Waking up at 3 AM with anxiety or panic? Learn why middle-of-the-night wake-ups happen and how to fall back asleep...

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Overthinking at Night

Overthinking at night and cannot turn your brain off? Learn why nighttime rumination happens and practical ways to...

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Anxiety Before Bed

Feel anxious as bedtime approaches? Learn why pre-sleep anxiety happens and build a calming routine that helps you fall...

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Heart Racing at Night

Heart pounding when you lie down at night? Learn common causes of nighttime heart racing and when to see a doctor vs....

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Can't Fall Back Asleep

Woke up in the middle of the night and can't fall back asleep? Learn why this happens and techniques to help you drift...

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Body Won't Relax at Night

Lying in bed but your body won't relax? Learn why physical tension persists at night and techniques to release it for...

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Dread Going to Bed

Do you dread bedtime? Learn why you might fear going to bed and how to rebuild a positive relationship with sleep.

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Waking Up in Panic

Waking up in a panic with your heart pounding? Learn about nocturnal panic attacks, why they happen, and how to calm...

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Anxiety About Not Sleeping

Anxious about not getting enough sleep? Learn how sleep anxiety creates a vicious cycle and evidence-based ways to...

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4-7-8 Breathing for Sleep

Learn the 4-7-8 breathing technique for sleep. Step-by-step instructions, why it works, and tips to make it more...

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Body Scan for Sleep

Learn how to do a body scan meditation for sleep. Step-by-step instructions to release tension and drift off naturally.

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