I've started to do light exercise midday and drinking water. I know it sounds simple, but, my sleep is getting better and better and I haven't had to go all hardcore with exercise or drink gallons and gallons of water. The anxiety symptoms I have also are decreasing.

Hi Mercy,
Exercise and water are a plus. I exercise and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. It's been very warm here where I live. I'm glad it's helping you sleep and with your anxiety too. You don't have to go hardcore or drink gallons of water. Just keep exercising and drinking water and I think eating a well balanced diet helps. I'm glad your feeling better. Keep up the good work my friend. God bless you and have a great day! Italianmomma

For me, it doesn’t matter if I get a full 8 or not...my anxiety goes through the roof. I don’t know if sleep helps with anxiety. I take medication for it and it does help. I also write in a journal, and meditate.

Hi Pink,
It's very nice to meet you. I'm surprised even after getting a good 8 hours of sleep you don't feel rested and refreshed. I'm glad you were able to find something that works for you. Writing in a journal is a great way to express how you feel and your thoughts. I love to meditate too. It's good for the mind and helps you to stay focused. Good for you. Thanks for your comment. Italianmomma

I think it can help if you get at least 8 hours sleep on a regular bases. Your more in control and less edgy, but it does not necessarily get rid of it.

Hi Secouya,
I do believe your correct about getting the full 8 hours of sleep and not broken sleep like I get. Your definitely more focused and aware. And feel less moody. I think with broken sleep for me sometimes I can get right back to sleep and sometimes I can't. So it does effect my day. But if I get too edgy I will lay down for alittle while and even dose off. I feel so much better afterwards. I don't think sleeping gets rid of anxiety, but I think it helps to sleep, exercise and eat good. As always thank you my friend. It's always good talking with you. Take care, Italianmomma

Hi Secouya,
I just wanted to add that different things do help with anxiety. Anxiety is manageable but not cureable. So for everybody I guess it just depends on the individual and their needs what works for them. You just have to find the right balance. Thanks again. Italianmomma❤️

I'm not a fan of night time. I have such a difficult time sleeping, either due to pain (fibromyalgia & other issues) and my mind playing not-so-nice memories of my past. It's also a bit challenging having a husband snoring peacefully next to you. I find it helps wearing good quality ear plugs, listening to audio books or a white noise machine.

Hi MrsRoboto,
It's very nice to meet you. I'm so sorry about all your pain that you experience with fibro. I have a friend that has that and she is in excruciating pain. Thinking about things can definitely keep you awake and gets your mind racing with bad thoughts. I guess the snoring would keep you awake the noise. I like to listen to soothing music on You Tube. It seems to help me sleep and it's very soothing and relaxing. I hope you can get some good sleep. Thank you for your comment. Italianmomma

Hi MrsRoboto,
Do you take anything for the pain?
Do you suffer from PTSD? Since you said you suffer from bad memories from the past. Do you have any anxiety from that? Hope you find some relief from all that your going through. Take good care. Italianmomma

Nice to meet you as well, ItalianMomma. Yes, I'm on a few pain meds for fibro. I was completely bedridden but what helped was LDN (low dose naltrexone) I'm on tramadol and CBD oil as well. Tell your friend to look into to LDN! I also suffer from PTSD, I have nightmares and those memories invade my mind. You want to know some peaceful music that helps me? Type in Llewellyn on YouTube. They have beautiful spa music! Take care!

Hi MrsRoboto,
Thank you I will tell my friend about LDN. I appreciate that. I will check out Llewellyn on YouTube. They do have beautiful spa music. Thank you for all of your advice I am very grateful for it. Take good care! Italianmomma

Hi MrsRoboto,
I'm listening to the spa music now it's wonderful !!!!!
Good night. And thank you. Italianmomma❤️

Hi MrsRoboto,
Thanks for the friend request. Glad we became friends.
Have a wonderful day my new friend. Italianmomma

This is starting to gain popularity as a topic of study and they are finding a chicken and the egg factor when it comes to sleep and anxiety- as in, lack of sleep contributing to anxiety and anxiety contributing to lack of sleep. I don't *think* they've worked out the exact processes involved but, it's interesting and I've definitely found this in my own life- particularly as a reasonably new mother. When I don't get enough good sleep? All bets are off- it's so much harder for me to emotionally regulate, think clearly etc. But it's worth mentioning and I know I do it myself that sleep can also be used as a method of avoidance of people, places, things, feelings etc. I don't want to deal with this- I'll take a nap. And while okay to do sometimes as a reset, it can become a habit to avoid feelings of discomfort so in that way if nothing else sleep can make anxiety worse because the person is avoiding their anxiety through using sleep- not to mention those who struggle with nightmares and the like where sleep may induce anxiety/ panic. I've struggled with nightmares and thankfully don't get them much anymore. So sleep for me now is more helpful to anxiety management than harmful but I also know that I have in the past had this not be the case- either through nightmares or through using it rather to recuperate from my day as a way to avoid difficult feelings that developed into a habit and was unhealthy.