Marinaw2024
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- 16w ago
Sleep hygeine
Does anyone have tips on good sleep hygeine? What does everyone use to relax and wind down before bedtime?
Dunkin2019!Dunkin2019!
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- 16w ago
I struggled BAD with insomnia during both spirals of ocd. This past one I was up for two almost three days. I felt so alone and scared. But I had to come up with a routine. I take my shower, wash my face, then get dressed in my favorite pajamas. I spray my pillow with lavender and sometimes just laying down with my cat I fall asleep or I read a chapter of a book to just relax and then fall asleep. I’ve also used breathing videos on YouTube to calm me down before bed!
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
- Date posted
- 16w ago
Thank you for your kindness! I will try these, my cat definately helps as well as being with my partner. Do you have any good book recomendations?
Dunkin2019!Dunkin2019!
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- 16w ago
@Marinaw2024 I like fiction books I am reading fourth wing right now! I do try to stay away from “triggering” books. I recently read it ends with us and there was some domestic violence which made it harder for me to fall asleep. I recommend looking up happy books or feel good books so they don’t get your mind going before bed!
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
- Date posted
- 16w ago
@Dunkin2019! Agreed! I do that with shows or movies, i try to watch lighthearted movies or shows i feel like suspense or gore ramps my anxiety up
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
- Date posted
- 16w ago
@Dunkin2019! I feel like lately everything has been a triggger for me, i recently got a self help book for my intrusive / obsessive thoughts. I will try and read some tonight before bed instead of watching a movie lol
AnonymousAllyAnonymousAlly
- Date posted
- 16w ago
I love sleep hygiene! The best part is that sleep hygiene is sort of subjective to the person… which means there’s rules you can follow but you also have to do what feels best for you. Number one is to try and have a consistent sleep and wake up time each day (even on the weekends if possible!). For me, I feel best when I don’t look at my phone for at least 30 minutes before bed. I use this time to apply my night time skin care routine, brush my teeth and put on my pajamas. I like to do a crossword puzzle because I find they make me sleepy. But a book or even listening to a podcast is great (just limit the amount of time you are looking directly into your phone!). They also recommend sleeping in a clean space (ie not a ton of clutter around you). If you are like me and have doom piles everywhere 🤪 I try to avoid making them in my room!
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
- Date posted
- 16w ago
Thank you! I tend to get really antsy when my room is a mess, lately ive been feeling so down that i havent cleaned up in awhile. I will definately use your tips and get my room in order!
LalilolouLalilolou
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- 16w ago
I like to meditate or listen to sleep frequencies/meditations videos on YouTube to help me fall asleep
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
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- 16w ago
I love this! Do you reccomend any specific creator?
LalilolouLalilolou
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- 16w ago
@Marinaw2024 I like Michael Sealey for Sleep Hypnosis! Ik that sounds weird but it’s just calming to my mind haha
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
- Date posted
- 16w ago
@Lalilolou I have always been so scared of sleep hypnosis, hearing that someone else does it makes it a little less scary lol
LalilolouLalilolou
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- 16w ago
@Marinaw2024 Hahah yeah tbh I listen for like 30 seconds and then knock out because his voice just helps turn my brain off
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
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- 16w ago
@Lalilolou Do you like to use essential oils too? Ive been using lavender in my duffuser lately and that helps, but its also a hit and miss because last night Sucked!
LalilolouLalilolou
- Date posted
- 16w ago
@Marinaw2024 Yes I like essential oils too but yeah depends on my mood! My mindset and mental state definitely affects my sleep quality in general
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
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- 16w ago
@Lalilolou Agreed, i hate the fatigue that comes along with it
LalilolouLalilolou
- Date posted
- 16w ago
@Marinaw2024 Me too😭 the things I’d do for peace of mind
Marinaw2024Marinaw2024
- Date posted
- 16w ago
@Lalilolou I feel like some days im clear ish, and others im losing it 🙁 the days im feeling more levelheadded im constantly mentally checking. It exausting
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