It's currently 2:33am.
I have been lying in bed trying to sleep for the past 4 hours.
Not for lack of trying either, as I have tried everything from my rainstorm app to counting sheep.
Alas, sleep continues to elude me as I vacantly stare at the ceiling, thoughts running through my head at a mile a minute.
The quote 'quiet people have the loudest minds' has always resonated me - not just because my head is constantly buzzing with thoughts and ideas, but also because I have a tendency to overthink things.
Usually, listening to music as I fall asleep helps to shut my brain off, focusing on the lyrics as I drift off.
However, nothing seems to be working right now as my brain is it's own worst enemy; replaying the worst case scenarios that could play out tomorrow on a loop.
As introverts, we spend so much time inside our own head that it's usually our safe haven.
Although tonight, my anxiety is pulling no punches and my overthinking at a record high.
I'm exhausted physically from a busy Sunday, and mentally from spending all day worrying and overthinking.
I know restless nights are something most introverts suffer with as our brains are so active and full of life; just as we all have our own tools to help us wind down at night and recharge.
That's partly why I am writing this post - hoping that getting some thoughts down on paper (or rather the notes app on my IPhone) will create some space in my mind and help me clear my head.
Partly because if anyone else is lying in bed tired but so very much awake, just know that you're not alone.
To any and all introverts out there (and extroverts too) that struggle to sleep, might I suggest two things:
1. The Rainy Mood site or app has fantastic thunderstorm and ocean sounds that (almost) never fail to help me sleep.
2. Keep something next to your bed to jot down those nuisance 2 am thoughts and clear some of the noise in your mind.
Sweet dreams.
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