Sleep & Rest
Why Your Brain Won’t Switch Off
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It’s not just in your head. The racing thoughts, the over-processing, the sudden “what ifs” at 11:47pm.
When you’re constantly in survival mode, your nervous system doesn’t know how to wind down, even when you’re physically exhausted.
Sleep isn’t just about tiredness. It’s about safety. If your brain doesn’t feel safe, it won’t let you rest.
→ Explore our guided body scan or grounding tools to help send your brain the “we’re safe now” signal.
Bedtime Anxiety
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Sometimes the hardest part of the day is getting into bed.
It’s when everything catches up with you. No distractions. No noise. Just you and your thoughts.
This is where bedtime anxiety creeps in. Not because you’re weak or dramatic, but because quiet can feel loud when you’re carrying too much.
Try meeting that discomfort gently: a few minutes of journaling, a low-effort distraction (like a cozy podcast or white noise), or even just naming the feelings out loud.
(→ Try some of our journal prompts or our interactive journal to help you offload)
Nighttime Self-Soothing Tools
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You deserve soft rituals, not strict routines.
If you struggle to fall asleep, think less about “fixing” your sleep and more about soothing your system.
Some ideas to experiment with:
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Pursed-lip breathing to slow your heart rate
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A warm object (heat pack, weighted pillow) for grounding
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Gentle sensory input: lotion, soft textures, calming scents
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Replacing “sleep hygiene rules” with comfort-based cues
You’re not lazy for struggling with rest. You’re not broken for needing support.
You're human and you’re allowed to build your own path to peace.