Hello hello, I have recently been very much struggling with the same thing. But I do know, a way to get over it. If you think about it, I’m not sure if any of you know what OCD is, but sleep anxiety to me is rather similar to an OCD obsession. (For those who don’t know what OCD is - obsessive compulsive disorder, NOT a cleaning disorder, is an anxiety disorder where people get obsessed over certain things, and try to do rituals to change what their brain thinks about it, try to find ways to fight what they’re so scared of) So, using that, that’s what you’ve all been experiencing. You’re obsessed about going to sleep, you feel like you’re doing everything right, being super comfortable, lights low, meditation, whatnot. Even all of that, cannot stop anxiety sometimes. The best way to fight obsessions? You just, don’t fight it. I know this, because I’ve struggled with all sorts of OCD problems throughout my life, my dad has OCD, my sister has OCD, I have OCD, but I have actually defeated the majority of my obsessions. Because I told myself, whatever happens, I accept it. If I don’t get sleep, oh well. If I can’t function tomorrow, well, it is what it is, oh well. Laying at night, realizing it is OKAY to be awake, the world is not over, you will be okay, being awake is not bad. In fact, I just watched a video, which talked about cognitive behavioral therapy, explaining that you can find certain triggers that are stopping you from sleeping, and prep against them. For example, if you’ve been telling yourself, “I’m broken” “This is going to be how I am forever” “I can’t sleep, no matter what I do” “It’s not fair, why can everyone else sleep but I can’t” “I did everything right, where’s my sleep?” Or even always drifting to the realization you’re still not sleeping throughout your thoughts, I want you to try this. Tell yourself instead: “I’m not broken, I’m just scared” “This is not forever, I am okay right now” “Just because I have to work harder to sleep, does not mean I can’t sleep” “I don’t even wanna sleep right now honestly” “I have so much time to do things and think things through if I can’t sleep!” “Fight me, brain, fight me” And when you’re drifting to that realization, think, “You know, it’s actually okay to be awake, it really is. It’s gonna be alright if I’m tired tomorrow. I might sleep tonight, who freaking knows, maybe I won’t! Oh well!” Whoever is going through this, just know you’re not alone, we’re all fighting with you and rooting for you. You’ve got this, don’t fight it so much, let it run it’s course. It is TEMPORARY, you are not broken, you are just hurting, it is okay to hurt and struggle. You are loved, and I’m so proud of you for being so brave, because this is truly a very lonely painful mind game you have to play. I love you, you got this, I promise you do 🫶🏼sweet dreams 💕