I understand your struggle. The devil loves to play with our minds, especially when the house is quiet. I have been knocking on deaths doors in my mind for over 10 years but I'm still here.

There is a supplement called "Coffea Cruda" which is made by Boiron. It is specifically for sleeplessness and mental hyperactivity. You can buy this at any decent health food store with a Boiron display, on Amazon or at the Vitamin Shoppe. These pills are about the size of the head of a straight pin. You just pop two under your tongue and let them dissolve. I find that they work very well for me. One minute the squirrel in my brain is galloping on the wheel and the next minute, I am asleep.

I also focus on thinking about one thing only - something I like such as waves, a colour or mentally repeating the same short sequence of numbers. I try not to let anything else intrude.

The fact that you are having headaches one side only should be checked out. It could be due to clenching or grinding your teeth. When you see the doctor just mention it. You should not have to deal with that on a daily basis on top of everything else.

I'm sorry that you are having to deal with all of this stuff. It is hard enough to survive adulting these days without any added "perks." Sending you good thoughts and lots of support. Hugs!

Honestly, I don't know any good coping that works for me! Also, please get the headache checked, b/c as Fantod said, could be a jaw thing, and that's one less worry and one that's usually fixable.

My coping mechanisms are 1. concentrate on calming breathing patterns, counting aloud if I can; singing (badly) b/c that means I have to concentrate on breath and words and such; and that's about it at the moment. Oh, and I would normally use more ---- but first I have to sleep enough to be able to focus that much!

Hugs and support! Sometimes the best cure for my anxiety (short-term, at least) is just a good darn cry .... *passes tissues and a cup of tea* Whenever you need 'em...

My therapist just taught me to take in a deep breath that takes about 4 seconds. Hold for just a bit and let out slowly. It works for me to stop my mind from going nuts. I hope you feel better soon.

I like Hylands Calm Forte and it's over the counter at Walgreens, Sprouts, or Amazon. It can be used for sleep or just to relax. I think Chamomile tea has helped me some in the past too but I haven't tried that in a while. I use a supplement everyday for anxiety that helps me tremendously from Douglas Labs and it's around $18 on Amazon called Ayur-Ashwagandha. It's free of fillers and doesn't cause any side effects that I can tell. It helps me so much. Not sure where you live, but Medical Marijuana can be helpful too and the Sativa strain calms me down w/o making me super tired, but it's expensive in my state so I only use it on the weekends.

I'm praying for you ZK.

I have found that Natural Vitality supplements seem to work well for me. There are different blends but the night time one has magnesium and melatonin. I find that along with my sound machine helps. Sometimes I will also add in some light yogic stretching if I can’t fall asleep. I focus on my breath and moving with it. I hope some of this resolves for you.

Hylands, also makes a product called "Nerve Tonic" which is pretty effective. You can find it online at Amazon, and at the Vitamin Shoppe. The drug store may have it too.

Thank you all so much for your suggestions and support. I'll definitely be checking some of these supplements out. :)

I understand. Sometimes our minds run wild and we think the worst. I am glad you are seeking medical help to ensure you are physically well. Have you tried journaling? Praying, reading God's Word, and journaling our concerns can comfort us. I am praying that you feel peaceful, restful, and healthy.