Nighttime Anxiety: Why It Gets Worse at Night & 12 Ways to Stop Overthinking

Nighttime anxiety is one of the most common forms of stress—and one of the most frustrating. You finally lie down to sleep, but as soon as it’s quiet, your mind starts racing. Every worry, to-do list item, and past conversation suddenly becomes urgent.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Nighttime anxiety is extremely common, and the good news is that there are science-backed ways to calm your mind and sleep more peacefully.