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Why is it always worse at night

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IneedcoffeeinanIV · 22/07/2023 02:25

I feel so moany as I tend to only post on here when I'm struggling. I've posted previously about struggling with post natal PTSD and anxiety and I'm starting to get a hold on things (slightly) but then on a night it just plummets straight back to the beginning again. I've been absolutely shattered all day due to a sleepless night with my one year old but now here I am wide awake at this time overthinking EVERYTHING. I have to be up by 7-7:30 and that's the latest time if my DD decides to wake up even sooner. Does anyone have any tips on how to switch off? I've tried so many things. This evening, DP put the youngest to bed before he went as he's working in the morning. I thought maybe some self care and time to myself would help so I watched some of my favourite feel good show, painted my nails and had a glass of wine which would normally put me in my absolute element but I still feel the same. I just want to be able to relax and then fall into bed and sleep like a normal person

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Geppili · 22/07/2023 02:29

Put your phone off! Raise your legs with two pillows and just focus on your breathing.

IneedcoffeeinanIV · 22/07/2023 02:31

I've been so good with my phone tonight (for the first time as I am a serial scroller) I'm going to take my magnesium and go lay in bed and fingers crossed I can fall asleep easily enough

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DustyLee123 · 22/07/2023 07:38

Have you tried Epsom salts in an evening bath ?
Are you doing any exercise ?
I stopped drinking as it massively affected my sleep.

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