Been happening more lately. Wife falls asleep and I'm just lying there thinking about work, money, if I'm fucking up as a dad, health stuff I probably don't need to worry about. By 3am I've convinced myself something's wrong. Anyone else deal with this? What actually helps?
The 3am brain is a different animal. Everything feels heavier at that hour. A home gym routine has helped me a lot with the anxiety spirals, gives me something to do besides just think. Have you tried anything for it or just pushing through?
Three am anxiety is the worst. I do the same thing, just lying there spiraling about money and work while my wife is out like a light. What's usually the trigger for you? For me it's usually something small that gets blown up in my head.
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Dude I've been there. Night shift nursing means I'm already running on weird sleep but the anxiety doesn't care. The money thing gets to me too. Have you talked to your wife about it or are you just keeping it to yourself?
Yeah this happens to me too. Money worries, work stress, all of it seems to come out at 3am when you're alone with your thoughts. You're not the only one dealing with this.