A question about emotions, values and night-time...

[Guest guest]

Hi --

I have a question -- I think it may sound simplistic, but I can't think of how

to deal with this. I feel fairly grounded in my values and have seen how I can

move toward them regardless of my emotions (not always easy, but I see the value

in it and am doing it more and more). The time when this becomes difficult is

in the evening when I'm tired and winding down. This is a time when I can end

up feeling the feelings that I was perhaps too busy to feel during the day

(mostly anxiety.) However, when this happens at night -- how do I move toward

my values? Or do I not focus on this part of ACT at night? During the day, if

I'm feeling anxious I usually will take an action like doing something I'm

afraid of or have been putting off. Or taking care of my body by exercising, or

connecting with someone...etc. At night, all I want is to feel comfortable

enough to go to sleep and this is challenging when I'm feeling anxious and on

edge.

Please let me know if you need me to clarify -- I'm not sure if this is so

clear.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Best,

Barbara