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Hello Ajbar: I sure relate to this phenomenon! My anxiety pops up (in my stomach) when I’m slipping into sleep and I find myself feeling even more frustrated/anxious when I can’t fall into sleep.
Finding that getting out of bed and listening to music under a cozy blanket on the couch helps a bit. My sleep is disrupted and I’m not 100 percent the next day, but I try to get on with my plans. As much as I want to relax and read (i.e. be sedentary) I encourage myself to get up and move…it does help.
Good luck and know you likely have a lot of people struggling to manage this. You’re in good company. 😊
Thanks for this post, Tim. It’s a nice reminder to revisit the tools we’ve learned when the old panicky thoughts arise around chasing sleep. I’ve found that I can have a great day, even when I’ve had a less than stellar night. Thank you again for your message; it makes one feel better to know that mental health professionals like yourself can struggle with sleep issues just like us “regular folks.” 😊
