Here's How To Stop Anxiety From Ruining Your Night

Practising relaxation exercises, prioritizing regular exercise, seeking professional help, setting a consistent sleep schedule, avoiding stimulants and blue lights before bed, creating a relaxing bedroom environment, journaling, deep breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation etc., are some of the techniques that will help you have a relaxed night.

Antsy or restlessness can be due to the consumption of stimulating medications, overconsumption of caffeine, nighttime anxiety, hormonal imbalances, neurologic problems, pain, mental health conditions etc.  
Good sleep hygiene, meditation for anxiety and sleep, practising relaxation techniques before bedtime, mindfulness meditation, avoiding stimulants at night, having hot drinks to calm anxiety etc., can all help.

To get rid of panic attacks at night, try listening to calm and gentle music, reading an inspirational book, implementing relaxation techniques, doing breathing exercises, yoga stretches, or doing any job that you find tedious so that your focus gets shifted and tiring you which will help to fall into sleep instantly. Getting help from an expert is highly recommended too.

Lack of sleep cause increased anxiety and panic attacks. Common sleep disturbances associated with anxiety include difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently at night and experiencing vivid dreams or nightmares. A panic attack may cause a fast heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, chest pain, dizziness, sweating, nausea, shaking etc.

Yes. There are ways to beat anxiety without medication by undergoing lifestyle changes and holistic therapies. Knowing what triggers your anxiety and seeking help from therapists and support groups also can give tips to manage anxiety. Being physically active, quitting stimulants, practicing good sleep hygiene, relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, balanced diet etc., help a lot in anxiety management.