Anxious thoughts can be tough to get rid of. They often sneak in when we’re trying to focus, relax, or even fall asleep. Here are six effective strategies to help you stop anxious thoughts before they spiral out of control.
Sleep issues typically come from a combination of factors. Stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues have insomnia on their lists of common symptoms.
Bedtime procrastination is voluntarily delaying sleep despite knowing the consequences of feeling less restful the next day. Typically, people procrastinate bedtime by staying up late to watch “just one more episode,” scrolling through social media, or tackling new projects even when your body craves rest.
If you’ve ever experienced sleepless nights filled with tossing, turning, and watching the clock, you’re not alone. Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide, and it can range from a mildly frustrating issue to a debilitating one.
Anxiety is a mental health issue that millions of people deal with every day. But anxiety doesn’t just happen “in your head”—its effects ripple throughout the body and can have a particular impact on the cardiovascular system.
Insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, is more than just an occasional restless night. Chronic insomnia can disrupt your life, leading to fatigue, mood changes, and trouble concentrating.
Anxiety doesn’t look the same for everyone. High-functioning anxiety is outwardly seeming healthy, composed, and successful while silently struggling with classic anxiety symptoms like stress and self-doubt.
It’s normal to worry sometimes. We live in a high-pressure world, and most people have to juggle many responsibilities all at once. But learning to stop yourself from worrying too much is a skill that will help your mental health in the long run.
We all have negative thoughts that cross our minds throughout the day. For some of us, these negative thoughts become feedback loops that, if left unchecked, can lead to mental health issues.
How our parents formed bonds with us can dictate much about our adult lives. If our caregivers were cold, distant, or unreliable, our emotional needs as children weren’t consistently met. This can lead to issues with how we see ourselves and how close we can be to others as adults. Here are several signs you’re [...]
