BabyG, I struggle with racing thoughts too. Sometimes, when it gets bad, my eyes twitch sorta like they do in REM sleep only worse. My eyes dry out.

When I'm so anxious I can't meditate even though I know that would really help me. When I can't meditate I go to my psychiatrists podcasts and listen to them with my headphones. It's hard to keep listening to him because my mind keeps wandering. Whenever I catch myself thinking about something instead of listening to him I refocus and force myself back to his voice. Soon, I find myself a little calmer and better able to pay attention. It's not meditation but it's as close as I can get.

Racing thoughts are not easy to deal with and do affect sleep. I got zero sleep last night because of them. Are you on any type of meds? My meds do help but I still have my moments.

I also find it helpful to do something to keep my hands busy--art activities. I like to make things out of clay. And another thing I do it journal non-stop--just write down whatever thoughts are racing through my mind...

I feel for you and hope you can calm down soon....D.