Insomnia Due to Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Natural Relief Strategies
Insomnia Due to Anxiety: Understanding and Managing the Vicious Cycle
Do racing thoughts keep you awake at night? You’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from insomnia due to anxiety, where mental stress interferes with the ability to fall or stay asleep.
Anxiety activates the sympathetic nervous system, releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These chemicals heighten alertness and keep the brain in a hyper-aroused state, making it nearly impossible to relax enough for sleep. Chronic stress can also alter your circadian rhythm, pushing your natural bedtime later and shortening sleep duration.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, anxiety-related insomnia is typically classified as a disturbance of the Heart and Shen. This could stem from Yin deficiency, excessive Liver Yang, or Qi stagnation. TCM treatments aim to rebalance internal energies using acupuncture and herbs such as Suan Zao Ren Tang and Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.
Other supportive methods include mindfulness meditation, journaling, gentle exercise like Tai Chi, and reducing exposure to blue light before bed. These practices help reset the nervous system and prepare the body for restful sleep.
At Phases Chinese Medicine Clinic, we offer personalized care plans combining modern knowledge and traditional wisdom to help individuals manage insomnia due to anxiety without dependency on medication.
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