Calm anxiety at night
To calm anxiety at night, you don't chase thoughts away, you let them pass: slow breathing, a relaxed body, the worry "put in a box" until morning, random images that keep the mind busy. The sessions below guide those steps in 10 to 20 minutes, free, with no sign-up.
At night, when everything goes quiet, thoughts can take over: the day replaying, tomorrow's worries, a decision that's waiting. The harder you try not to think, the more they come back.
These sessions offer something other than fighting: letting thoughts drift by like clouds, putting a worry in a box for the night, coming back to your breath, or gently occupying the mind with random images. They're simple techniques you can use on your own later.
They're also designed for the night before a big day: an exam, an interview, a trip.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I do when my mind races at bedtime?
- Write your thoughts down for a few minutes before bed, then listen to a session that brings your attention to your breath or to simple images.
- Do these sessions treat anxiety?
- No. They're relaxation practices. If anxiety is strong or lasting, a doctor or therapist can help.
- Which session before an exam?
- The "night before a big day" sessions below, plus some slow breathing just before sleep.
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