I've been so stressed i've been having trouble sleeping, what can i do?

Stress insomnia: The first line of management of insomnia caused by stress is seeking counseling for the stress and practicing good sleep hygiene. No food, drinks, beverages or exercise 3 hours before sleep time, no TV in bed, lights out and quiet environment at bed time, comfortable temperature in room, and setting a reasonable time like 10 pm for lights out.

Counseling.: It's best to seek counseling for your anxiety rather than rely on medications or even OTC agents for your anxiety and sleeping issues.

Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as anxiety or depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.

Stress Management: 28 year old lady with stress related sleep prob. Try to set a sleep schedule and go to sleep at the same time each evening and wake up at the same time each morning if possible. Exercise and eat healthy, avoid afternoon caffeine if possible, and try to turn off computer/electronics for 15-30 minutes before you go to bed. Practice mindfulness and relaxation. See MD for depression screen-good luck.