night routine of an insomniac
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- Опубліковано 16 гру 2023
- hello you spicy bean! my name is harriet and this week i'm showing you my night routine (as an insomniac). info on insomnia: bit.ly/48ibx4d pls consult your doctor if you're concerned about your sleep!! this is just intended to share my experience x
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I have been using the method to stop thinking before going to sleep for a long time now. it may sound stupid but it works. I list different words alphabetically, from a different category every night. For example: car brands, flower names, non popular european cities etc. The more difficult the better. Instead of thinking about life and problems, I think about the name of a flower starting with a strange letter and I don't even know when I fall asleep. As a constant overthinker I sugest trying this method :)
Wow that’s such a good idea!!! I’m going to try this!
I found the Sleepy Bookcase podcast. This woman reads non copyrighted books (like Jane Austen and Alice in Wonderland). It’s pretty great and very relaxing.
I do that too! Sometimes I try to list as many names I can with a certain letter as well
I also suffer from generalized anxiety, over the years learning to deal better with all these thoughts. I'm grateful for this video and realizing that I'm not the only one who suffers from this! From Brazil! 💖🇧🇷✨
aw this makes me feel less alone too!! xx
I love how honest you are in all your videos. I too haven’t been sleeping great since finishing my school semester and I’ve been feeling a bit bad about not being on top of my sleep since I know its important. Seeing this video was such a nice gentle push to wanting to work at it again even if all that’s changing is my mindset and being kind to myself.
You always approach your videos so genuinely and in this one you could have easily said “here’s how to get better sleep like me and why it works” maybe plug a few products which is fine but you came at it from the perspective of “let’s talk openly and honestly about this, this is personally what I experience and what I do to help me but I also understand that sometimes things don’t go as planned and might not work how you want and that’s okay” which I resonated with. The video concept as a whole seemed to come from you wanting to share your perspective and help others and I feel like that comes you being so in touch with yourself.
Including that detail at the end of the video saying that “despite everything you did to help you sleep yet you didn’t fall asleep until much later and that it’s okay” was what compelled me to write this comment. To me, it really showed those intentions, honesty and vulnerability you bring.
You’re doing amazing, such a great video! 💕
Omg this comment was so thoughtful, thank you for writing it 🥹 please do be kind to yourself and I’m just so happy to have helped even in the slightest xxx
This video is so relatable its on another level
Aw im glad ❤️❤️
I like to think of the red/orange lights as 'the sunset' - so like my prehistoric brain associates these colours with nighttime. Also OMG yes I HAVE to listen to Stephen Fry's HP every night hahaha. I love how we're all experiencing listening to it again to send us to sleep as adults ❤ I always find if I haven't exercised (as in, even just a walk) that day, I won't sleep well. I do have ADHD though and so I struggle with my circadian rhythm every dang day
i think not exercising is so true!! i've noticed my sleep has been a lot worse lately bc i've been way more inactive. and LOVE that you listen to stephen fry too!!!
I feel you on the zoomies and having a hard time falling asleep. I have chronic sinusitis, so I have had hard time being able to breathe properly.
I’m so sorry 😭 that sounds really difficult, sending you love!!!
I have a similar experience with insomnia, mine is partially adhd brain being unable to shut off and anxiety brain escalating things. I've found running through something mentally demanding in my head really helps me. I've picked up guitar recently so I go through the different notes and fingerings of a song in my head, or sometimes I choose a topic and pretend to give a presentation on it in my head. It keeps my brain occupied enough to let my body relax but isn't so mentally demanding that it gets me energized or worked up. Doing a 15 minute full body stretching routine right before bed helps me a lot too! I've also stopped consuming any content in bed. No TV, no instagram, no books (this would be fine for most people but I read until dawn), bed is only for sleep, which has seemed to allow me to get in the sleep mindset quicker.
i love this! setting boundaries with your bed is actually such a game changer!!
thank you for this video!! I struggle with sleep, and even more when I'm anxious or stressed, and have been looking to get into a healthier night routine so I'll definitely try these things! Ethan's advice is so great as well, somedays all we need is a different approach for it to get better
I’m so sorry you also struggle with sleep 🥺 it’s so rough hey
You should try green noise!! It’s like white noise but like rain and wind and other like nature noises. From a fellow gal who struggles with falling asleep😅
I’ve never heard of green noise!!! I have to give it a go!
our girl being so early today!!!!!
try magnesium too omg it made me sleep like a log and I struggle too!
I tried it for a few weeks but maybe I need longer!!!
I love your vocabs the reason why I’m watching you and also you’re a book lover too❤
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Omg I’ve been having trouble sleeping ever since I started taking anxiety medication which is frustrating bc it helps my anxiety but for some reason it keeps me awake at night. I’ve been trying to get into a routine so my body knows it’s time to sleep. I also started taking magnesium glycinate before bed and it definitely helps me fell asleep. I just have trouble with waking up in the middle of the night. I agree that trying to be more mindful during the day and let my thoughts for way before my head hits the pillow would probably help. But I feel you girl it’s hard! Sending you goodness
ugh i'm so sorry your meds are giving you insomnia, that's unbelievably frustrating. i'm sending you sleepy vibes for tonight!!!
Watching this as im struggling to sleep and yes im also an insomniac 😅 and omg rupaul’s drag race is the best!! It was my go to show during uni haha
ugh you poor thing. love that you love drag race!!! it's so good omg
I'm almost 50, and it's taken me this long to figure out my insomnia. I really struggled in my 20s and 30s to be productive against chronic insomnia. I have night terrors as an adult, which sucks, and my vivid dreaming when it is not a nightmare can be very exhausting. These types of things will reinforce and exacerbate insomnia. I'm frustrated to hear that people mock you for talking about how bothersome insomnia can be, but don't feel you have to defend yourself - it's impossible to understand if it isn't happening to you, and there's nothing to defend. What works for people is different, but what works for me is the exact opposite of most advice - I stay up late and exhaust my brain with videos or writing, then hit the bed when I'm barely keeping my eyes open. It helps me skip the "bedtime anxiety" loop of being scared that I am going to have a nightmare or exhausting dream that keeps me awake the more I think of it. When I live alone, I get very physically active just before bed and it's glorious, but that doesn't work when my partner is sleeping in the other room and I need to be quiet. Additionally, I play three solitaire games when I'm in bed and I'm usually dropping off before the last one. Exactly opposite of all advice I have ever received, and believe me I've tried everything, to the point where I'm sobbing at 2am because none of it is working. :D Good luck, I hope you find your secret recipe.
wow i'm so happy you've found what works for you!! i'm honestly going to try some of these things hahaha
Oof, trouble with sleep is so frustrating because it bleeds into everything else.
A method I’ve found super helpful (that is actually similar to Ethan’s suggestion) when I’m lying in bed awake when I shouldn’t be is body mapping. So you start at your toes and fully focus on relaxing them, the soles of your feet, ankles, calves, thighs butt, stomach and back, fingers, forearms, etc. moving up your entire body. Just really taking 15-20 seconds to truly focus on relaxing the muscles and bones and it tends to work really well. I usually am asleep by the time I get to my back. I find it helps me concentrate my thoughts on the sole purpose of letting go.
I love this idea!!! i love a body scan meditation but i've never thought to try it myself!
i love your videos so much, they always add a sense of calm to my days
This means the world 🥹
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I loved this video! Thank you 😊
thanks for watching!!
I have experienced insomnia a few times. A couple years ago I experienced that horrible tiredness and I just couldn’t get to sleep. What doesn’t help me is being a night owl since I was little and having anxiety as well. I want a better sleep schedule and to be consistent but nope. Thank you for talking about it I don’t feel so alone lol. And yes in Colorado US it’s dark by like 4:30-5 pm 😩
it's so hard to be consistent!!! i feel you
Hey😊 two things you could try. Get a fan for your bedroom. One that has a misting feature. Then you get a cool breeze, cold mist, and you can put an essential oil in the water if you like. The second thing is that it seems like you can't spend any time without some stimulation (washing dishes and watching a show). You brain isn't able to process things because you aren't letting it rest. Maybe pick a task you can do without playing a show, listening to music or a podcast. Give your brain some quiet so it can figure things out. ❤
You’re absolutely right, I overstimulate my brain all the time 😭😭 I really should try and get better with that. Thanks for your tips xxx
I had no idea about the red light with sleep, I have major insomnia, because of anxiety as well. I think I’ll try that. Instead of a stuffed animal, I use a weighted blanket which really helps.
i just got a weighted blanket and love it!! let me know how you go with the red light!
Omg I used to listen to Harry Potter Stephen fry audio books to! I listened to them when they came out years ago. They are so comforting, I have all on audible. Thank you for this, I’m going to try the red light and going to order a snuggly stuffed animal too. I’ve been struggling with overthinking but it due to my father passing away, so I just think about that a lot. I’m in a bad habit of falling asleep on the sofa watching tv to drown out my thoughts, so really need to get out of it. Thanks again for the video ❤ happy 💤 s to you x
i'm so sorry for your loss angel. get yourself a stuffed animal, it's so worth it! and i highly recommend trying the HP audio books again to quiet your mind before bed xx
I love this! I have a hard time getting into any kind of routine…no idea why but I am trying really hard to get into one. As a kid I would get absolutely NO sleep before my first day of school because I was so anxious and my mom would tell me to just try to rest and relax not sleep and that has helped me so much even today. Love so much that Ethan taught you to think your cozy comfy thoughts 🥹
routines are so hard! don't beat yourself up 💖
censoring "hey google" you're very real for that
I hate when UA-camrs trigger my google home hahahaha
I’ve been struggling with this exact same kind of insomnia recently so this video could not have come at a better time!
aw i'm so sorry you've been struggling but so happy the video helped!!!
Loved watching your content the last couple of years! Come to the UK in the summer. In June/July the sun doesn't go down until almost 10pm and that shi is confusing af when you want an early night, but amazing for summers in a pub garden with a cold beer.
I’ll be in the UK next summer!!!
Yaaaas Harriet. If you need recommendations, I have them in abundance ❤️🥰
Love you girlie! Really glad you made this video. I’m sure it can help a lot of people. My insomnia was so bad to the point where I had to be put on medication, which has been a godsend. Unfortunately, no matter what routine I adopt, sometimes i cant sleep till 10 am and even then a lot of the time I dont feel rested. Its a daily struggle, but thats just life! Lol
omg you poor thing, i'm so sorry you have to go through that!! idk why some of us have it way harder than others in terms of sleep, it feel so unfair hahaha
@@scrivspo i think just brain chemistry unfortunately! Its okay, i’m not too torn up about it. Just gotta roll with the punches! The important thing is to not let it get you down when you cant sleep and to allow yourself to rest. Patience with yourself is key
@@ReggyCupcake you’re so right
i tell my son, guinnie the penguin, 'i love you' and 'goodnight' and holds him to sleep, and honestly it helped me heal my inner child so much
i love this so much omg
Love these tips!! Also you need to watch Drag Race UK, it’s so fun!
Ooooh yes!! Once we’re done with the US well move onto UK 🫡
I usually don't have trouble sleeping, but whenever I get worried about having to sleep, I can't do it. Mostly when I know I have to wake up really early the next day. My life style allows me to sleep until 9 am! so anything earlier than that, which lotsof things are, worry me and I can't sleep well. if I have to be somewhere or do something or travel, or anything, I won't sleep. I finally cave in and bought melatonin pills, but I have to take at least 12 grams for it to work, even when the box says take one to two pills (each are 3 grams). I also covered one of my brigthest laps with a makeshift shade to have a lamps thats lower in brigthness, because I like bright lights, so I turn up all three lamps I have in my room at nights, but then when I want to induce sleep, even the lowest in light is too bright. The lampshade helps with that.
i feel the exact same way when i have to wake up early!! i just can't physically fall asleep
Also not me watching this while not being able to sleep due to my anxiety
omg noooooo 😭😭
I do suffer from insomnia, my mind just goes nuts at night thinking of crazy situations and problems and how I need to solve them. I have had moderate success with a few things. Firstly, some form of meditation in bed to slow the mind. Sometimes I count. Sometimes I lightly pinch the bridge of my nose, focus hard on that point where my fingers are and breathe deeply in and out. There are some sound apps of rain etc that help me but keep my husband awake.
Secondly, no alcohol before bed. I don’t drink any caffeine after lunch. Don’t eat after 6 or 7 pm.
Have a bath or shower and put nice comfy pjs on.
Don’t get too hot in bed. I like to sleep with a fan on me. Again, my husband doesn’t like it but 🤷♀️
Yes, I agree, no phone or screen in the bedroom. Read a book before sleeping. Diffuse lavender oil or spray some lavender oil on your pillow.
Good luck, sweet dreams 💤
These tips are a helpful!! I need to get better with meditation, I’m going to try it ❤️
Loving the PJs! Where are they from?
they're from All For Mimi 💖
am i first today??
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where are your glasses from? I love them!
They’re old from Oscar Wylee!
Good vlog nice video
Glad you liked it!
I thought I was the only one who gets nighttime adult zoomies 😂
hahahaha definitely not!!
I always have to watch a comfort show to fall asleep (mostly gilmore girls). It's probably not healthy but it's way more healthy than the medication I took for a while. So I just dumped the thought that it's "bad to consume media in bed" because if it comforts me, it's fine 🤍
(edit: no medication shaming here!)
omg absolutely, putting pressure on yourself to follow rules is silly and we're all SO different!! i'm so happy this works for you