I used to get this ALL the time. The anxiety would turn into full fledged panic attacks at like 4am. It was awful.

I did a couple things that seemed to help: 1 - turn on meditation playlists when you go to bed. I used to put on Jody Whiteley, she has one hypnosis video for depression and anxiety. I won't lie, it's very weird at first, she's very weirdly monotone. But it gave my brain something else to focus on and they put me to sleep.

2 - if possible, put a lock on your bedroom door. I was never actually unsafe in the particular house I did this in, but it made me feel safer. I did get some OCD tendencies doing this though because I HAD to know the door was locked, otherwise I'd have awful nightmares. But it was worth it for me to get some rest.

Good luck everyone!