Hi Heart,
Thank you for your comment. Being a new mom is challenging to get the proper sleep. I think for me when I get broken sleep that the next day I am tired and alittle moody. It just feels like my body is tired. So a lot of times when I just feel like I need to rest I will. And I feel so much better afterwards. Like I am a whole new person. The not sleeping makes my anxiety worse I think. As always thank you for putting it into perspective. I know you know a lot about this because of what you do. And I appreciate it. Italianmomma

Hi Heart,
I never thought of sleep being used as a method of avoidance. I always thought that your body needs sleep. Just like it needs food to function. That's interesting. Thank you my friend, Italianmomma

Absolutely sleep can be used as avoidance .If Im having a rotten day .i will deal with it as I have to but come night time .I,m going to bed,sometimes with a sigh of relief its over for the day..Sometimes ,especially with the coronavirus and the level of anxiety it brings in me .I am grateful to be able to sink into bed and just let it go for the night..

Sometimes anxiety or intense feelibgs are so strong I cant let it go,so i journal then snooze

Or if im desperate to sleep and im too scared.I down a poppa of orange juice and crash soon afterwards...

Hi Grass,
Yes I guess I see your point getting through the day especially if I'm having a bad one. I can't wait to go to bed and sleep.. I think everybody needs some good sleep. It helps with your mood and overall health. Kinda of like eating. Writing down your feelings and thoughts really help me too. I love to write. So I let it all out. In private of course. Well thanks for your comment my friend. Have a wonderful day! Italianmomma

Hi Italianmomma,

Absolutely I've had less sleep and thus more anxiety since the stay at home order began. I know this because when I did happen to get my sleep out I was more positive, energetic, and productive.

I think with me, I enjoy the peace & quiet of the evenings that I don't want to go to sleep, so I'm mostly staying up until 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00 am in the morning. I'm trying to pare that back and get to bed earlier in the night.

I'm so exhausted and weak today!

Take Care & Sweet Dreams zZZzzz
goldsky

I have anxiety when I get too much sleep. Feel like my day is totally wasted and I spend my waking hours feeling useless and thinking of all the things I could have and should have done while I was sleeping the day away,

Hi Goldsky,
Staying at home has been a challenge. I have been trying to stay busy with 2 online Bible Studies classes and doing some crafts. I enjoy being out in the back yard gardening and just relaxing getting some sun. Playing with my dog and taking her for walks. The night time is my favorite time too. I'm a night owl. But I do try to go to sleep before midnight. Im sorry to hear your exhausted and weak. Get some rest and relaxation. You will feel better. That's what I'm doing now. Gonna turn on some relaxing music. Take care and sleep well. And thank you for the comment. Italianmomma

Hi Kenznoel,
Really too much sleep gives you anxiety? I wish I had that problem. I get so much broken sleep by the morning I'm tired. My body feels beat. I can understand sleeping too much and not getting anything accomplished. I have so much to do that I have to get things done. But if I need a break I will take a rest and maybe alittle cat nap. I feel so much better afterwards.
Well thank you for your comment. I really like your picture to of you. It's very nice. Take good care. Italianmomma

Thank you for your friend request that was very kind of you. Glad we became friends. Italianmomma

I find that listening to meditation and prayers online really help me to relax and to decrease my anxiety. Perhaps you can give it a try??? Hope that this helps..

Hi KandiKane1
I also think meditation and prayers really help. I do 2 online Bible Study classes. And I LOVE to read Psalms.
I'm gonna give you a Psalm that we studied.
I have calmed and quieted my soul. Psalm 131:2
I find them very soothing. And I to think that having God in my life has helped with my anxiety a lot. I pray a lot and I know with God in my life he will never let me down. That helps decrease my anxiety. It was very nice to meet you and thank you very much for your comment. God bless. Italianmomma

For me getting 7-9 hours of sleep is ideal. Anything less or more can make my anxiety and depression worse.

Here's to setting an intention to be physically and mentally healthy and well <3 #OneDayAtATime

Hi yoshisisland,
It's very nice to meet you. That's sounds perfect to me to get that many hours. I bet you feel great and well rested the next day. Good for you. Sleeping is good for your all overall health. And I think eating good and exercise completes the whole package. You stay well both physically and mentally. And do take it one day at a time. Sounds good to me. Thank you so much for your comment. It was great talking with you. Great comment. I appreciate it. Italianmomma