According to sleep experts, going to sleep angry can compromise your sleep quality.

Here, they explain why and give tips to prevent it.

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After all, theyve been internally fighting instead of resting.

This exhaustion might, in turn, make them more frustrated the next day, she says.

After all, theyve been internally fighting instead of resting.

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board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, sleep expert at Hatch, and author ofHello Sleep

But, those are just a few tactics the experts recommend for protecting yourself against going to sleep angry.

For more, keep reading.

Dont discuss hard topics before bedtime.

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Talking about finances before going to bed cant be good.

And, of course, family issuesthats a very sensitive topic, says Dr. Dasgupta.

Go for a walk.

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board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, sleep expert at Hatch, and author ofHello Sleep

If safe, put on headphones and take a short walk, says Dr. Wu.

Read or listen to a podcast.

Another great strategy is to read or listen to a podcast, Dr. Wu says.

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When you take a stab at fall asleep angry, your mind will most likely race.

Get out of your head and into your body.

This tethers you to the here and now and allows your mind to slow down its spiral.

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