How to Cope With Being Alone at Night

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Write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal.. Turn on some soothing music.. Practice muscle relaxation to reduce anxiety.

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Write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal.

Step 1

Write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal.

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Turn on some soothing music.

Step 2

Turn on some soothing music.

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Practice muscle relaxation to reduce anxiety.

Step 3

Practice muscle relaxation to reduce anxiety.

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Distract yourself from negative thoughts.

Step 4

Distract yourself from negative thoughts.

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Do something productive.

Step 5

Do something productive.

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Lock all of your doors and windows before bed.

Step 6

Lock all of your doors and windows before bed.

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Get to know your neighbors so they can keep an eye out for you.

Step 7

Get to know your neighbors so they can keep an eye out for you.

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Charge your phone and keep it nearby.

Step 8

Charge your phone and keep it nearby.

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Plan an escape route in case of an emergency.

Step 9

Plan an escape route in case of an emergency.

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Turn off your technology 1 hour before bed.

Step 10

Turn off your technology 1 hour before bed.

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Avoid alcohol and caffeine before bed.

Step 11

Avoid alcohol and caffeine before bed.

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Relax with a warm bath or a good book.

Step 12

Relax with a warm bath or a good book.

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Make your bedroom comfortable.

Step 13

Make your bedroom comfortable.

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Go to sleep around the same time every night.

Step 14

Go to sleep around the same time every night.

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Socialize regularly during the day.

Step 15

Socialize regularly during the day.

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Connect with friends or family online or on the phone.

Step 16

Connect with friends or family online or on the phone.

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Volunteer, take a class, or join a club in your community.

Step 17

Volunteer, take a class, or join a club in your community.

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Adopt a pet if you have the means to.

Step 18

Adopt a pet if you have the means to.

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