Can't sleep. Able to sleep please help!

Hi! First of all understand we are going though a pandemic and I’m sure it’s a tough time so don’t over stress yourself. It’s okay for the sleep cycle to be disturbed as long as you realise this and want to work upon it. Rule out if anything is causing you trouble, anxiety or over thinking.

- Avoid using phone/tv/laptop an hour or two before bedtime. - Avoid caffeine or heavy meals before bed. - Avoid naps during afternoon. - Make sure the bedroom is comfortable and you only get in bed for sleeping and not other activity like eating, working, using laptop on bed. - Exercise everyday for about 30 minutes. - Spend time before bed doing something relaxing like reading, taking a shower, meditating etc.

- If this doesn’t help, try reaching out to a psychologist for a better understanding.

Hi there. I can understand the frustration u might be facing due to this change in sleep pattern. I would like to know more abt your routine before sleeping. Has there been any significant change in your habits? U said u r able to sleep in the mornings... how r u coping with that? Are u getting enough sleep hours that way?

Try and incorporate some deep breathing exercises before going to bed. Also it helps to stop watching any tv or things on the phone 1 hour prior to bed time. That stimulation intefers with our mind and makes it fought for us to relax.

Hello, Firstly look at your eating habits. What are you eating at night , do you see any bloated stomach or not eating properly in last 3/4 days. Secondly, if you are thinking about anything particularly which is going over and over. Thirdly, any specific changes apart from the above you seen in yourself that is leading to lack of sleep

If emotionally vulnerable, connect with a psychologist they will be able to help you out

I understand your predicament and would like to make a few suggestions that might help you. I want you to know that with awareness of how the mind works and how thoughts are generated, you will get better at dealing with them and be able to relax, rest and sleep better. It is not the lack of sleep but the concern and worry about the lack of sleep that affects us and unsettles us. The nature of the Mind, which in simple terms we experience as thoughts, is such that, it will keep shifting its focus from one object/topic/event to another. Ii always needs something to hold on to. Another important characteristic of the Mind is this - You will either have thoughts about the past or the future. This will keep alternating. Try thinking about the present moment - you will see that the Mind and 'Now' can never coexist. The Mind has 3 states in general. Sometimes, you may find yourself having very positive, inspiring thoughts. During other times, you may find yourself very emotional, or all charged for action. Whereas during other times, you may feel very lethargic, dull or lazy. These states will keep alternating. Having understood the nature of the mind, the first step towards mental health is to become aware of your thoughts. Learning to be an observer of your thoughts, learning to observe them from a distance like clouds passing in the sky. The next step is knowing that you have the power to choose which thought you wish to focus on and act on and exercising that power. With practice, you will have better mastery over this process. Having negative thoughts is something that plagues everybody from time to time. Trust me, even if everything was perfect, you will still find some shortcomings somewhere and brood about it. Tension or anxiety is a physiological response which is again part of being human. It is normal to have such thoughts about any situation. As mentioned above, with practice, you will learn to focus and entertain only those thoughts are healthy enough to be acted upon. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by thoughts, just bring your focus back to your breath and take a few relaxing breaths. You will automatically be able to focus on the task at hand and do what is required. Whatever you feed your mind through your sense organs will be replayed to you as thoughts. Be conscious of this. Take care of the content you feed your mind - the kind of books you read, the websites you visit, the kind of music you listen to, the kind of food you eat, the kind of company you keep ( "You are an average of five people you spend most of your time with" ) Ask yourself : Where would I like to see myself ten years from now? What should I do today to reach there ten years from now? What would I do if I knew I wouldn't fail? What would I do if I weren't afraid? No matter how impossible the answers might seem, I want you to know that you can and will make them possible. Take the first step. The rest will follow. A beautiful future awaits you. Take ownership of every time, take responsibility for it and confidently work towards your dreams and aspirations. One day you will thank these dark moments for being the fuel for your success. Set aside time for exercise daily and make sure you eat healthy. Here is a breathing exercise that will help you relax better when you lie down to rest: Inhale to a count of four - hold your breath for a count of four - exhale to a count of eight. Repeat this ten times. Gently massage the back of your neck and the base of your skull. Have faith in yourself. You are capable of dealing with this. You are going to do just fine. Take care.

I appreciate that you are aware about your issue and approaching help from professionals, What you had shared base on that My question to you is are you facing something which is difficult for you to deal and due to that you are not able to sleep? You need to do changes in your current routine make a timetable for yourself if needed you can talk to Dietitians on Nutritionists to help you best. Incase if you are facing something emotionally to deal with it than I suggest you to consult with Psychologist.

Consult with Dietitians or Nutritionists.

Hello thanks for your approach to us, sometimes if you have any stress related your personal or professional life, any disturbance or overthinking of some problem, could be making you anxious. Try to exercise in the evening , if boby feels tiered may be you can sleep early. Try to do breathing exercises which will relax your mind.. Avoid any stimulants after 5 in evening.. Try to have fluids in day time, work on diet intake.. If any incidence is bothering you note it and try to understand your own emotions to the same. Fix your sleeping time and avoid using any gadgets before bedtime and during the break.. don't sleep in odd time.. Don't roll on bed if you won't feel sleepy, You can read books , chant omkara which relaxes you. I hope this few suggestions will help. Take care..

you can try to approach psychologist or you can connect with me for more guidance through this app..

Hello there...Thanks for reaching out for help. Consult a sleep consultant as early as possible. There can be stress and anxiety because of which your sleep is affected. You can reach to me through this app for individual session as early as possible.