Struggle to sleep after busy day around others

When I’m around others for long periods of time, not close family as such but colleagues etc I often feel too wired to properly shut off at bed time. I get what I consider to be a delayed reaction to all the stimuli, as if I walk around in a protective bubble all day then all of a sudden when night approaches the thoughts start knocking at the door of my mind. I run over conversations, try to guess what someone may have thought of my greetings, did I appear weird at all in some way? Are others judging me or am I just over-thinking?; Mr over-thinking is my life long friend. Usually the next day when I have slept these thoughts and concerns lessen.

Parents Reply
  • Its hard to keep work and personal life separate. Sleep is the best thing you can do, I have had situations where things can just build up and up. All that will happen is that you will become more anxious, and it will prevent you from functioning well the next day. Set aside an hour to wind down, even if that means going to bed earlier 

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