5 Things You Should Avoid After 7 PM If You Struggle With Anxiety

By Caitlin Pagan, Mar 7, 2025

Bright lights, interactive gadgets like smartphones, arguments, and problem-solving are all terrible for falling asleep, according to Alex Dimitriu, MD, a dual board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist based in California. “Even if you do manage to fall asleep, sleep will be lighter as the brain just can’t slow down that fast,” Dimitriu told Verywell in an email.

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