My brain is highly active at night and I can't sleep. Any suggestions to calm down?

[IMuser]

Each night, i try to sleep, I start overthinking about stuff, about not able to get an internship, about wasting money and time, about suicide so that I can end everything, about being boring and ugly and having issues. I very well realise that I just need to devote my time and concentrate on the work to make a difference but I can't seem to stop this destructive overthinking. Any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

Mine too. I understand you very well. To sleep to forget for a while these troubles that are bothering you, close your eyes and dream any dreams. At least if you do this every night, you will never be sleep deprived and at least you will be away from your problems at night. You have to orient yourself by saying "fuck everyone and everything, just have a nice dream to sleep" whenever they come to mind.

[IMuser]

I will try that, thanks

[Opinion Owner]

Did you try it?

[Opinion Owner]

And also thank you for mho

[IMuser]

No problem

Unfortunately it's not something I can get the hang of in a few days... Nevertheless it's at least a good way to relax, though i believe if I do it often, it would become a habit. Thanks again

[Opinion Owner]

At least it's a much better method than being alone with your problems that make you sad every night.

[IMuser]

Yeah 😁

[Nazgol]

Look into a magnesium supplement. I usually take it before sleep and helps me wind down & get a shut eye

[IMuser]

Unfortunately i wish to avoid supplements until they are necessary, nevertheless thank you

[DCooper]

I keep a rotation of stuff I've already seen a bunch of times on hand, my go-to is a folder of astronomy documentaries. I find if I have something interesting, but not new, playing in the background, I can pay more attention to that than my own thoughts, but not to the extent that It'll keep me interested enough to stay awake. It's kind of a fine line, but that's what works best for me.

[IMuser]

So basically rewatching stuff you have already seen?

[DCooper]

Yeah. It doesn't work if it's something I haven't seen already... then I tend to pay enough attention for it to keep me up.
It also doesn't work if it's not interesting enough to keep me listening, lol

[IMuser]

I see 😂😂😂. Thanks

[sean1234]

Yes, read the king james bible or listen to the audio book of it.

[MrSmithee]

drink water

[Jmmmfi4]

Meditation