Oh my this is great! I’ve read a lot about sleep - but I haven’t read a combination of humorous vignette, clinical experience, handmade doctormade checklist, progressional algorithms, and gentle nudging towards CBT and away from easy meds! Saving this, and so much better than my doctor who just said “want some Ambien?” when I had a bad stretch related to some life stuff.
My experience with sleep has generally been easy, but when anxiety and stress are high I find myself waking up early before the birds. I’ll get up and use the bathroom quick, keeping lights off, and then rest with my sleep mask on, taking deep breaths to channel my yoga/ meditation mind.
I and my clients thank you for this!! Time to take another continuing education training. I'm well-versed in CBT but I didn't know there was a specific one for Insomnia. Such a frustrating, infuriating and devastating problem to face when you're completely exhausted but you just can't sleep. This happens with peri-menopause often. It just comes out of nowhere sometimes. Thank you so much for this great article.
What a great article, sorry your sparrows are such early risers. Out here in California the Oak Titmouse waits until daybreak to begin calling. That is just about the time we are meditating. Our son recommended the Calm app which is excellent if meditation is new to you. I’ve been using the Healthy Minds app for over a year. It has a nice blend of meditation and neuroscience which has helped me learn how to keep my mind from chasing down rabbit holes. It really helps.
Oh my this is great! I’ve read a lot about sleep - but I haven’t read a combination of humorous vignette, clinical experience, handmade doctormade checklist, progressional algorithms, and gentle nudging towards CBT and away from easy meds! Saving this, and so much better than my doctor who just said “want some Ambien?” when I had a bad stretch related to some life stuff.
My experience with sleep has generally been easy, but when anxiety and stress are high I find myself waking up early before the birds. I’ll get up and use the bathroom quick, keeping lights off, and then rest with my sleep mask on, taking deep breaths to channel my yoga/ meditation mind.
I and my clients thank you for this!! Time to take another continuing education training. I'm well-versed in CBT but I didn't know there was a specific one for Insomnia. Such a frustrating, infuriating and devastating problem to face when you're completely exhausted but you just can't sleep. This happens with peri-menopause often. It just comes out of nowhere sometimes. Thank you so much for this great article.
What a great article, sorry your sparrows are such early risers. Out here in California the Oak Titmouse waits until daybreak to begin calling. That is just about the time we are meditating. Our son recommended the Calm app which is excellent if meditation is new to you. I’ve been using the Healthy Minds app for over a year. It has a nice blend of meditation and neuroscience which has helped me learn how to keep my mind from chasing down rabbit holes. It really helps.
Pura vida!