14 Mar 2008 02:11:36 | Joanne King
Often many Anxiety sufferers report having difficulties
sleeping, or wake up easily through-out the night.
I was no exception to this rule. And when I suffered with it, I
was living in a household of 7 others. But here is a few tips
you can try that I found worked for me.
Exercise - I don't recommend doing this a few hours before you
go to bed, otherwise it will have the opposite effect. But if
you do this earlier on towards the day, it will help burn up
some of your energy.
Don't go to bed until you are actually tired
Read a book that you have read before. Something light hearted,
not action or thriller. Those will more then likely keep you
awake. I often keep a magazine beside my bed that I've read
before, and re-read one of the articles.
When lying in bed, think of something really boring. And no,
thinking of your bills will not cut it that will likely in turn
increase your anxiety and keep you awake longer. As odd as this
may sound, I have found thinking of tree leaves dead boring and
drifts me off to the land of nod (in other words sleep) quickly.
Try to visualize something peaceful. Take your mind into a land
that you love, whether that be out in the country, at the ocean,
in the mountains. It’s the place you feel happiest and at peace.
Not energized and ready for action.
You should try avoiding Alcohol, Caffeine and Nicotine before
going to bed. These are stimulates and will keep you awake
longer.
© Joanne King - http://www.anxiety-panic-free.com
About the author:
About Author :
- Joanne King is a former sufferer of Anxiety &
Panic Attacks. She is the author of "How to Overcome Anxiety &
Panic Attacks". She has helped other sufferers Worldwide to
eliminate their Anxiety & Panic attacks.
http://www.anxiety-panic-free.com 
