Instead of drifting off into a peaceful sleep, someone with anxiety might struggle with incessant overthinking that can make sleep feel like a distant dream.
For many, the moments just after getting into bed before going to sleep can be some of the most relaxing of the day. But for a lot of folks with anxiety, this time can be the exact opposite.
“Before I got my diagnosis, I developed severe insomnia — to the point where I couldn’t fall asleep for four days straight. I had stomach problems and I got rashes everywhere,” she said. “I didn’t know what was wrong with me. … I didn’t know how connected my physical health was to my mental health.” In the midst of mental health struggles, Hines said creating art — and finding the humor in anxiety — are both important parts of her self-care strategy.
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