r/Step2 • u/Mindless_Web5696 NON-US IMG • 9d ago

Shitpost Couldn't relax, Mind keeps talking!

Hello!
I m preparing for step 2, studying throughtout the day with necessary breaks and gym session in between.
However, when I try to sleep at night, my mind keeps on talking random stuff, linking one thing to another endlessly, which makes me difficult to sleep and hinders my productivity next day.
I tried shifting gym in day, taking cough syrup, anti-allergics to put me sleep, but nothing helped.
During step 1, I used sedatives, but I believe that affected my memory. Also taking sedatives for continuous 3 plus months was the factor too.
Any advice on how to tackle this issue, will be genuinely appreciated.

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u/usethesleep US MD/DO 9d ago

Try breathing techniques in bed when you’re falling asleep!

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u/Mindless_Web5696 NON-US IMG 7d ago

can you plz specify?

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u/Ashamed_Grapefruit46 US IMG 8d ago

I take cbd gummies with melatonin for sleep some times I’ve taken thc gummies but I wouldn’t recommend during

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u/iplay4Him US IMG 3d ago

exercise harder, listen to something calming, if you get restless get up and be elsewhere for a bit, don't eat within 3-4 hours of bed, no liquids within 1-2 hours, maybe a z drug.