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Can't Sleep Anxiety 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Racing Thoughts
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Staring at the dark and can't sleep because of anxiety? Put the phone down and just listen. You aren't failing at sleep—your mind is simply stuck in a loop.
This 10-minute guided meditation for racing thoughts is specifically designed to break that cycle and lead you into a state of natural, restorative rest.Hosted by Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this session uses clinical techniques to help you quiet your mind and find calm in the middle of a midnight crisis.🕒 Episode Chapters
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Backing Music: Chris Collins
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This 10-minute guided meditation for racing thoughts is specifically designed to break that cycle and lead you into a state of natural, restorative rest.Hosted by Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this session uses clinical techniques to help you quiet your mind and find calm in the middle of a midnight crisis.🕒 Episode Chapters
- 0:00 – Immediate Relief: Why you aren't failing at sleep.
- 1:10 – The 3-2-5 Breathing Technique: A manual override for your nervous system.
- 2:00 – Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Switching off the adrenaline spike.
- 4:50 – Sleep Affirmations: Heavy words to settle a busy mind.
- 6:00 – Visualizing the Golden Light: Releasing muscular tension.
- 8:00 – 3 Daily Tips: Managing future nighttime anxiety.
- 9:15 – Final Drift: A message for your beautiful soul.
- "I give myself permission to stop thinking now."
- "My bed is a sanctuary of peace and I am safe in my body."
- "I have done enough for today; I leave the rest for tomorrow."
- "I am in control of my breath and my breath is leading me to sleep."
- The Brain Dump: If a thought keeps looping, write it down on a notepad. Externalizing the "data" tells your brain it is safe to stop processing.
- Label the Spike: Instead of saying "I can't sleep," say "I am experiencing temporary arousal." This removes the fear and creates clinical distance.
- Hydrate & Cool: A sip of cool water can break an anxiety loop and lower your core temperature—a primary biological trigger for sleep.
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YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1
Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/
Backing Music: Chris Collins
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Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life.
=============================
Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :)
Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3
Ready for More Calm?Thank you