Thinking about what Sivason said, is there a chance you could use your prayers as part of the MILD? As something to focus on to relax and not think about whatever is making you anxious. I would agree about not washing your face unless it has to be done as part of your prayer ritual, since that might be making you feel more awake.

Quote Originally Posted by kamenriderbaron View Post
I stay up for 5 mins and then try MILD. After, it takes me so long to go back to sleep, like maybe an hour and my mind wanders like hell(I have anxiety and worry about a lot of things).
I'm guessing that normally it doesn't take that long to fall asleep when you're actually getting into bed for the first time in the night?