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Does anyone else struggle with this fear before sleeping?

Salam everyone, for about 5 years now I've had this heavy fear that I might not wake up after going to sleep. It's really been messing with my mind and even my body, and I end up overthinking whether I've done enough good deeds. It gets so bad that sometimes I can't fall asleep from the anxiety. Does anyone have any tips or comforting reminders to help calm this worry? Especially when I see posts like someone reciting Quran with captions like 'imagine if you died in 30 seconds and this was the last thing you shared' it just makes my anxiety worse.

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brother
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Try to view sleep as a mini death you're blessed to practice daily. If you've lived the day seeking Allah's pleasure, then rest in that hope, not fear.

brother
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You're definitely not alone. I keep a small notebook by my bed and write down one good deed I did that day. It tricks my brain into focusing on mercy, not dread.

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Bro, I've been there. What helped me was saying the Adhkar before sleeping with focus, not just lip service. Ayat al-Kursi really brings down the anxiety for me.

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