Difficulty Sleeping Due to Stress

Absolutely. Upcoming deadlines at work are a huge trigger. I'll lie there thinking about all the tasks I need to complete, who needs to do what, and what could go wrong. Personal conflicts, like the ones with my partner, also play a big role. Even small things, like remembering I forgot to reply to an email or a bill that needs paying, can spiral into a whole cascade of worries. Sometimes, it's just a general sense of unease about the future that seems to surface when everything else is quiet.

This has been going on for at least the last three to four months, maybe even a bit longer. It started subtly, but it's become much more pronounced in the last couple of months, coinciding with the increased workload at my job. The exhaustion has definitely become a daily thing, not just a bad night here and there.

My bedtime routine is pretty inconsistent, which I know isn't ideal. Usually, I finish up work late, then I'll scroll through social media or watch TV for a bit to 'unwind.' Sometimes I'll grab a snack. I might brush my teeth and get into bed, but then I'll often grab my phone again to check emails or just browse until I feel too tired to keep my eyes open. It's not a very structured or relaxing process.

Yes, definitely. Work has been incredibly demanding lately. We're facing a major project deadline in about a month, and there's a lot of pressure to deliver. On a personal level, my partner and I have been having some ongoing disagreements about finances, which is adding to the general anxiety. It feels like a lot of balls in the air right now.

Yes, I've tried a few things. I've attempted journaling, writing down all my worries and tasks before bed. Sometimes it helps a little, like getting them out of my head, but often the thoughts just morph into new worries or I start thinking about the journal entry itself. I've also tried deep breathing exercises, but my mind is usually too active for me to focus on my breath for more than a minute or two before I get distracted by a thought. Meditation apps are hit or miss; some guided meditations are too slow and make me more anxious, while others are okay but don't seem to have a lasting effect.