I can't fall asleep as my mind races at night
hi there
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Hi! Hope you are doing well. How can I help you today?
assistant
Question
I am having such a hard time falling asleep at night....I toss and turn and cannot shut my mind off
user
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It seems you are having hard time to fall asleep. Hope I get it right?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
yes that's right. my mind just races thinking about problems it seems. I am irritable and frustrated.
user
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Is there a specific thing or task which is bothering you for long?
assistant
Others
I worry about my daughter, she has addictions. I never know if she is okay or not, she doesn't call me very often and is hard to get a hold of.
user
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It must be a tough time for you and is a enough reason to not getting good sleep. despite of it you should need a complete rest .
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Have you any suggestions to help me get to sleep easier? I have tried meditation, but it doesn't seem to help much.
user
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I feels like you are having less energy and feel tired due to lack of sleep. Try to follow a particular schedule and u can put soothing music before bed. It might calm you down and make you sleep.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
That's a good idea I can try that. My bedtimes are kind of mixed up, maybe setting a particular schedule will help, I'll try that sometimes i go to be early, sometimes late, maybe that is screwing me up
user
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When I have sleeping problem, I take warm shower. It help me a lot.
assistant
Self-disclosure
good idea, i could try that
user
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As far as I know if we follow a particular time to go to bed eventually We start feeling sleepy at that time or body adapt it.
assistant
Information
oh ok, that makes sense i wish my daughter lived closer so i can check on her, she is in another city which makes it hard i worry ok well thankyou for your help
user
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I can understand how hard it is for you. But nothing stays same. I wish your daughter will come out of it soon and wishing her success. Meditation can help you too. Before sleeping you can concentrate on your breath.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I appreciate your suggestions and will give them a try. The warm shower sounds like a really good idea. Thankyou so much. are you a parent?
user
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Best wish for you! Wishing you will have a nice sleep and refresh day afterwards.
assistant
Others
thank you i apprecaite that, to you as well
user
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Yes, I am a parent with 2 kids and can understand your situation very well
assistant
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