What to do if you have trouble sleeping due to stress

Everyone faces various pressures. Students face academic pressure, office workers face work pressure, and parents face various pressures such as work and family. Some people with weak stress resistance will have trouble sleeping when they are under great pressure, which leads to lack of energy for class or work the next day, which not only harms their body but also affects their life. Below I will tell you what to do if you have trouble sleeping due to stress. You can give it a try.

1. If you can’t sleep due to mental stress, find the source of stress first

There are many reasons that cause a person to suffer from mental stress, which are generally composed of internal and external sources. Internal factors include one’s own personality, negative self-suggestions, etc., while external factors are caused by certain specific things, such as work problems, work overload, etc. If you want to fundamentally relieve mental stress, you have to find the sources of stress and solve them in a targeted manner once and for all. But if you are suffering from insomnia due to mental stress, here are some psychological advice and ways to relieve insomnia.

2. What to do if you can’t sleep due to mental stress

1. "4-7-8" breathing method

The 4-7-8 breathing method that helps you sleep is called a "natural sedative for the nervous system." It is said to help you fall asleep within 60 seconds without the need for drugs, and the method can relieve mental stress and benefit mental health. In addition, this method is very casual to do, and only requires sitting with your back straight. He said: "The method is very simple. You can do it anywhere you want to sleep."

Specific steps:

1) Exhale deeply through your mouth;

2) Close your mouth, breathe in through your nose, and count 4 numbers in your mind (1, 2, 3, 4);

3) Stop inhaling, hold your breath, and count 7 numbers in your mind (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7);

4) Exhale deeply through your mouth while counting in your mind - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Note:

1) Four times of this “inhale and exhale” is one time, and this needs to be repeated three times.

2) When inhaling, use your nose and do not make any sound. When exhaling, use your mouth and make a "whoosh" sound. And make sure your tongue is against the roof of your mouth.

3) It is recommended to practice the 4-7-8 breathing method twice a day for 6 to 8 weeks.

2. Soak your feet every night

The feet are the "second heart" of the human body. Soaking your feet in hot water at about 50 degrees can not only promote blood circulation in the feet and reduce local muscle tension, but also is beneficial for eliminating fatigue and improving sleep.

3. Press acupoints

You can also press your Neiguan and Waiguan points. These two points can effectively regulate yin and yang. You can search online or read a book to see the locations of the two acupoints, they are easy to find.

4. Chinese medicine conditioning

If it really doesn't work, get some Chinese medicine and regulate your body. The best decoction used clinically is sour jujube kernel decoction.

5. Whole body relaxation

After lying down, use your mind to guide your hair, eyebrows, eyelids, face, shoulders, and toes, and relax them step by step; breathe normally, think about the parts when inhaling, and relax when exhaling; be calm.

6. Self-association

For example, close your eyes and imagine a vast universe in your mind. In this universe, there is nothing but countless shining stars. You look at these stars and feel that they are very beautiful... just look at them slowly.