Ok here were with that list of things that are supposed to help with insomnia, how many of then actually help I do not know
Create a sleep-friendly bedroom: Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool. You can use curtains, blinds, an eye mask, or ear plugs. Yes, I sleep in such a room
Stick to a sleep schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends. Yes, I do that as well
Avoid electronics before bed: The light from TVs and smartphones can disrupt your sleep cycle. Yep, do this too
Exercise regularly: Try to get at least 5 to 6 hours of physical activity during the day. No bloody way I am that active during the day
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol: These substances can make it harder to sleep. Can’t say I do this, but I don’t have a lot of caffeine
Avoid naps: Naps, especially in the afternoon, can make it harder to fall asleep at night. I get this but sometimes I am so tired I have to close my eyes for a bit
Relax before bed: Try reading a book, listening to music, or taking a bath. Nope don’t do any of these things
Manage stress: Try writing down your worries before bed. I generally just hand my worries over to God when I go to bed
Check your medications: Some medications can contribute to insomnia. I am on top of this, and not an issue with me
Try relaxation techniques: Try meditation, imagery, or muscle relaxation. Yeah, I often meditate when going to bed
Use magnesium: Magnesium can help muscles relax and relieve stress. I do take magnesium
Try massage: You can try self-massage or have a partner or friend give you a massage. Nope never tried this
Get out of bed if you can’t sleep: If you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes, get up and do something non-stimulating until you feel drowsy. Yes, I do this as well
Ok how many of these tips do you do?
Ooh. I don’t want this.
Dearest Jo-Anne,
It is rather easy and simple for writing down those pointers but it depends on so many reasons.
I’ve been able to sleep so well before but that is not the issue anymore.
Often I get up midnight and do something for a while and try again with more luck.
Like you—now way for being active some five or six hours! WISH it would be still like that…
As for stress, indeed, with my bed–time prayer I ask God to take care of things and to give me the strength for living through my most difficult/painful period of my live.
A massage, guess I would pass out if someone tried.
Hugs,
Mariette
I agree these suggestions are easier written then possible done by so many, and even when many of these suggestions are done it does they will help as I do a lot of them already and yet I have too many nights when sleep is difficult for me and the same goes for you
Woke up from another bad night. But at least feel rested now at 10:10 AM.