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Mental health
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

Here's Why Your Brain Hits "GO" On Every Anxious Thought Right When You Want To Sleep

Nighttime anxiety spikes are normal and caused by factors like blood sugar dysregulation, reduced distractions, and the brain's protective mechanisms becoming hyperactive in darkness and quiet.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Intrusive thoughts can suck my balls

I can't work up the courage to talk to any of my friends when I'm having mental health issues. It hits the worst for me usually at 4-5 am, and I never want to wake anyone up when I'm having panic attacks that late due to my intrusive thoughts, even though being around people helps. I'm in a safe place and have a therapist/medication, but it feels like I'm not getting better every time I find myself back in this situation.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Stop Overthinking at 3 a.m. With This Ancient Stoic Hack

At night the brain exaggerates threats; using Stoic dichotomy of control, writing worries down, and claiming sovereignty over thought calms midnight panic.
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