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So tired

Creativemind
Creativemind

I'm so tired and just want to sleep but I cant I feel jittery and I do now drink caffeine. My mind jUst keeps wondering and wont stop. I just want to sleep but my brain says no.

Community LeaderMid
Mid
I saw a short video on power of positivity...and it said to rest your brain a bit every single day...so do a physical task and focus on it...such as spreading your fingers and putting them close together...even breathing...and see if that helps.
Caffeine is good for distraction. The jitters can work to your benefit...get them to match time...it's fun to do it...hope you get some rest after you finish laughing!
Tired
Tired
Learn to meditate or do yoga. Or take walks or dance to tire yourself out.
karcraft
karcraft
Hi Creative Mind . . . it took me awhile to find a solution for not being able to fall asleep also. It may be a yoga-type exercise, but it worked for me. Visualize your ideal place. For me, it was a beautiful ocean-side beach. White sand, palm trees, blue water. If I shut everything else out and concentrated on this vista, I woke up the next morning refreshed and relaxed.
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