Teen Vibes

  It’s 11:30 p.m. You’re lying in bed, the lights are off, and your body is exhausted. But your brain? It’s wide awake replaying old conversations, stressing about tomorrow, or spinning out a list of “what ifs.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Overthinking at night is something almost every teen experiences at some point. But why does it happen, and more importantly how can you calm your mind enough to actually sleep? Let’s break it down. Why Overthinking Strikes at Night The Quiet Makes Your Thoughts Louder During the day, school, friends, and TikTok keep you distracted. But at night, the silence gives your thoughts room to scream. Unfinished Business Maybe you didn’t deal with a problem during the day like a fight with a friend or a tough assignment so your brain saves it for bedtime. Stress + Hormones Being a teen means your body is literally changing, and stress hormones can keep your mind racing when you want it calm. Fear of Tomorrow Thoughts like...