Is it normal that i think of bad thoughts when i go to sleep?

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When I go lay down, I can't really fall asleep quickly, and so I'm left away for awhile. Well if I'm not on my phone or doing something I'll have these thoughts that will just randomly pop up, like 'what if someone snuck into my house and just tried to take me?' Or 'What if someone came in and tried to kill us all?' And then I'll freak out because I'm the only one awake. The worst part is, this is why I can't fall asleep. Because I'm worried or scared. Sometimes it's not even if someone will come into the house, is just, what if something really bad happens? I know this is not normal but I'm thinking it's something else, but I don't really know what it is. Pretty much, I get random really bad thoughts that scare the crap out of me so I can't fall asleep because im to busy checking to see if I'm actually safe, when in reality I know I was safe in the first place.

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  • e51pegasi
    6 years ago

    Before you go to sleep try rationalise your thoughts. The chances of you being attacked at home are minute. Percieved & actual dangers are 2 different things.
    Make sure all the doors and windows are locked. Do anything you can to put your mind at rest. If you have anything pressing your mind write it down so you can forget about it & deal with it at a later date.
    Don't go to bed until you are tired . If you can't sleep get up and read or listen to the radio. Sounds very silly but think pleasant thoughts. My favourite is winning the lottery & what I would do with the money.
    Hypnotics (sleeping tablets) are no long term solution.

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  • Morrow
    6 years ago

    That sounds awful...

    I usually drum up bad memories, and thoughts of looming trials when I'm left awake. I think most people think gloomy thoughts when they're alone. But for it to affect you that much, that is worrisome.

    I usually read before I sleep. That way I can't bother my head with dread. So try that if you haven't.

    Drink something warm before you sleep; tea, milk. See if it helps, if not, I think you should see a professional. This sounds serious, you might need sleeping pills.

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