# How to Navigate Sleep & Anxiety: Repairing Your Rest

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Podcast: [ANXIETY: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anxiety-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7055152)
Published: 2025-05-27T04:50:07+00:00
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In this episode, we dive into the vicious cycle where anxiety destroys your sleep and poor sleep fuels your anxiety—and how to break free. Discover practical, science-backed strategies to repair your rest and calm your anxious mind at night. Key Takeaways: • Understand the bidirectional link between sleep and anxiety. • Learn the 'sleep hygiene' that actually works for anxious brains. • Discover how to quiet racing thoughts before bed. • Use breathing techniques to trigger relaxation response. • Create a wind-down routine that signals safety to your nervous system. What You'll Discover: : • Why anxiety makes you hyper-aroused at night and how to counter it. • The role of cortisol and melatonin in the sleep-anxiety loop. • How to reframe 'insomnia anxiety' and stop fearing sleeplessness. • The power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for sleep issues. • Simple cognitive behavioral strategies to reduce nighttime worry. Recommended Resources: • "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker • "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" by Edmund J. Bourne • "Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety" by Barry McDonagh 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at anxiety@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

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