Sleep hygenie

Today is so overcast and the weather is so depressing, so gloomy I cant help but feel that in my mind. But fighting against it have had two coffees already today but nothing seems to be enough to wake me from my slumber.

I think its my fault I have been going to bed pretty late recently and having my medication too late. Just not liking the thought of sleep, not liking the thought of going to sleep and waking up the following morning. But I must snap out of this thinking.

Snap out sounds harsh I know. But something I have been taught and reminded of often by my psychologist is a concept called Sleep Hygiene.

Being able to create a routine to get you ready for sleep and relax your mind and body.

Doing this by means of having a hot shower before bed. Getting into warm PJs, and dressing gown, having a warm cup of milk. All of these things teach your body to start to relax and think about sleep.
Also by having medication at the right time of night matters will be helped.

Its also encouraged not to watch tv in bed, or use tablets, phones, or laptops, after a certain time at night. Because the bright lights from such electronics affects the brain and tells the brain to stay awake instead of relaxing the brain and encouraging sleep.

These are simple things to do but not always do you succeed in doing the simplest activities due to your wilfulness, or your mind state just not being in the way of cooperating with things you have been taught. Thats when you fight against your brain and try to trick it into playing ball and working in your interests.

I am one of these people who is not able to sleep without music on. I literally cant stand the dead of night and the quiet, it drives me crazy. So instead I put on relaxing calming nature sounds, or meditation music, and try and dwell on what i hear, allowing myself to fall with the sounds of the waterfalls, or rainforest, or the simple elegance of a lullaby song, hanging on every sound.

Because lets face it when we fall into a deep slumber we forget our emotions, our struggles, our pasts we just rest. We are at peace for those many hours that we are sleeping and its pleasant.

If your lucky you may dream lovely inspiring,  dreams, and remember them in the morning,

When you wake from your sleep you should feel rested, and ready for another day.
Not like your waking from a hangover, or tribulations.

Ive come across something recently from the supermarket, a natural tea called Relaxing Tea.
It smells disgusting yes, but tastes not too bad, and its like you are drinking a whole heap of natural herbs.
I looked on the back of the packet as I was curious as to what was in this tea that i have been drinking and there in letters says CATNIP

Personally i think its a bit strange that CATNIP is an ingredient in a natural tea, but I am not going to knock this tea because it does do exactly what it says on the label and relax you.

I have found this has become one of my favourite drinks in the evening, to calm my anxiety and nervous tensions.

Another thing that I have found really beneficial is Bach rescue remedy. All natural just a few drops on the tongue, helps with the anxiety.

If your Game like me, give the tea a go and message me to let me know please how you found it!

Would be interested to hear your feedback!

Any other products you recommend I would be interested to hear about!

In conclusion.  Sleep is valuable it is free respite every single night, and this is especially of interest  to us all who don't get a break from our struggles in our mind, our mental health issues, chronic pain, stresses and anxieties in this day to day world.

So in order to get quality sleep its recommended to follow a sleep routine,

relax and wind down from the day.

Jump into bed turn over and fall into a deep sleep.

Hopefully then you will be refreshed for the next day - what ever it may contain.