When worry is the habit of your mind, it is often difficult to lie down or sleep. Worry keeps you from sleep. Worry wakes you from sleep. Worry robs you of sleep. Yet in grief, sleep is your most restorative ally. Sleep ensures that your body can function, even when your mind is overwhelmed by sorrow and pain. Sleep can be either restful or restless. When you lie down to rest your body, give worry a rest as well. This ensures rest for your soul.