I've been feeling very stressed lately and getting little sleep, what should I do?
user
If you are feeling stressed and are having trouble sleeping, there are several things you can try to help improve your situation:

1. Practice good sleep hygiene: Make sure your sleep environment is quiet, dark, and cool. Try to avoid screens for at least an hour before bedtime, and establish a regular sleep schedule.

2. Exercise: Regular physical activity can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Just make sure to avoid strenuous exercise close to bedtime.

3. Relaxation techniques: Try practices like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to help calm your mind and reduce stress.

4. Limit caffeine and alcohol: Both of these can interfere with sleep, so try to avoid them, especially in the evening.

5. Talk to someone: Sometimes just talking to a friend, family member, or therapist can help you relieve stress and gain a different perspective.

6. Practice good stress management: Identify the sources of your stress and take steps to manage or eliminate them. This might include things like time management, delegating tasks, or seeking support.

If these strategies don't help or your symptoms persist, you may want to talk to your doctor, who can assess your situation and provide additional guidance and support.
assistant
What if the sources of stress in my life cannot be eliminated?
user
Most of the methods I listed above are in practice designed to make you more resilient to sources of stress, not eliminate the source.
If you cannot eliminate the source of stress, then you need to find ways to cope with that level of stress better. Sometimes it can be helpful to find ways to clear your head and leave the stress in the time and place that you are or were exposed to it. Techniques like Yoga and meditation can help to achieve this sustainably over time without medications which often come with other unwanted side effects.
Generally; if you are experiencing anxiety and stress on a regular basis, it is probably a sign that elements of your life are out of balance. If there is a large unavoidable cause of stress, look for something that balances its effects to give better perspective to the rest of your life.
assistant