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Insomnia and mind racing
Hello i am 31 years old and have thyroid (take thyroxin 25mg). my problem is that i try to sleep at night and fall asleep too but for a short period of time like 45 mins or sometimes 1 hour max and then again i stay awake till morning in trying to fall asleep.. i have taken sleeping pills containing melotonin aswell but nothing worked for me.. after waking from that 45 mns nap, my mind starts racing thoughts. i keep asking myself where i go wrong , i keep regretting my past decision and i pity my present condition. sometimes it feels so hard for me that i feel like i am unable to process it.. its like having something stuck in my throat.. i feel like crying alot.. please help.. its been a month since i am suffering from this .. pls help
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I can understand how distressing this has been for you especially when you are trying to rest but your mind keeps going back to past regrets and painful thoughts. From what you are describing, this does not seem like just a sleep problem. The pattern of persistent negative thinking, emotional heaviness, crying spells, and disturbed sleep suggests an underlying depressive episode with ruminative thoughts, rather than only anxiety.
In depression, it is very common for the mind to become overactive at night, repeatedly going over past decisions and self-blame, which then disrupts sleep. So the sleep issue is often a part of the condition, not the main problem.
Since you also have a thyroid condition, it is important to recheck thyroid levels (TSH, FT3, FT4), as imbalance can worsen mood and sleep.
The positive part is that this is treatable. With the right treatment, which may include medications and therapy focused on managing rumination, both your mood and sleep can improve significantly. You don’t have to continue feeling this way, and this phase can be reversed with proper care. I provide online consultation and therapy support. Please connect.
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Kindly reach out for sessions
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What you are describing sounds like a cycle of insomnia mixed with anxiety and emotional overload. Many people fall asleep initially but wake soon after when the mind is carrying stress, regrets, fear, or unresolved emotions. Once awake, racing thoughts begin and the brain starts associating night time with struggle, which keeps the cycle going. Thyroid issues can also affect sleep and mood, so it is important to review your thyroid levels and medication with your doctor.
This has been going on for a month, so please seek proper help now rather than suffering alone. A psychiatrist or physician can assess sleep, anxiety, thyroid, and whether temporary treatment is needed. Therapy can help calm racing thoughts, process regret, and retrain sleep patterns. Meanwhile avoid clock watching, reduce phone use at night, keep a fixed wake time, and write thoughts on paper before bed. The feeling in the throat and urge to cry often come from bottled stress. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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I can understand how distressing this must feel—what you’re describing is quite common in anxiety-related insomnia, where sleep breaks and racing thoughts take over.
Your symptoms suggest overthinking + anxiety-driven sleep disturbance, not just a sleep problem.
Thyroid imbalance can also worsen this, so repeat thyroid levels (TSH) once.
Melatonin alone may not help—short-term anti-anxiety/sleep medication may be needed.
Most importantly, this is treatable within 2–3 weeks with proper guidance.
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I would strongly suggest a psychiatrist consultation for a personalized plan—you don’t have to struggle like this.
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Start simple habits: avoid phone 1 hr before bed, slow breathing (4-7-8), and don’t force sleep.
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Your symptoms suggest significant sleep disturbance with anxiety/depressive features. Please avoid self-medication and consult a psychiatrist for proper evaluation, including thyroid level review. You can book a consultation with me so we can assess this in detail and start appropriate treatment.
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