Posted by Rach on July 17, 2000, at 1:38:11
In reply to Re: Disorderly Sleep - Comments and a question?, posted by tina on July 16, 2000, at 14:49:56
Hi Greg,
I can also definately sympathise with your lack of sleep. I agree with danf that you need to discover the underlying causes of your sleeping problems, and it certainly sounds to me that anxiety is a part of the problem - even if it is just you feeling anxious about your anxiety! You need to recognise the roots of your anxiety, so you can prevent or lessen the behaviours and feelings associated with the anxiety.
In the meanwhile, I found a few things that helped me. Never go to bed with the attitude that you won't sleep. I did that for so long, and it is the best way to ensure you don't sleep. You need to go to bed believing you will fall asleep. Very hard, I know. Also definately try the massage. Relaxing, even if it doesn't help you sleep! Also, if you don't have any allergies or anything like that, you could try using an electric oil burner and burn some soothing oils, like lavender or orange, or a sleep/stress relief blend. You needn't worry about having to turn off an electrical burner because it won't cause a fire (I've actually accidentally left mine on for five days and nothing happened). That was very helpful for me, just soothing and restful.
Most of all, try not to get frustrated when you don't sleep, and try not to get worried about your lack of sleep. Otherwise it turns into one huge cycle, as I'm sure you know. If you are hitting the pillow in frustration, get up and do something very boring. Hopefully, you will bore yourself to bed!
Just some general tips, I hope it all gets better for you.
Hugs, Rach
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