SAVING YOURSELF FROM INSOMNIA

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At the end of the interview,  the interviewer goes straight and drops these words to you while looking into your eyes, “I’m very impressed with your background and previous interviews, but I regret to inform you that we will not be moving forward with your application for this position, as your thirty five-minute-late arrival for the appointment is concerning. I truly appreciate the time you have taken to apply for this position.”

This comes from a potential employer who once considered you a top candidate for an exciting position. The reason for his decision pierces your heart leaving a fairly deep wound in it, deep enough to question yourself.
The main factor contributing to the job rejection is not far-fetched. It is nothing else but this hateful and dreaded insomnia.

Every midnight, when the world is quiet outside; your mind continues to race with thoughts that just won’t give up. You go over and over again what happened in the day, anxious about what tomorrow will bring, or count the hours until you’ll have to get up.

Insomnia keeps you awake until five in the morning. Due to some mysterious reasons, sleep time, once your favorite time of the day, has become dreadful to you as you keep laying on the bed, stretching and turning, and staring at the ceiling. Insomnia has been your unwelcome companion for longer than you care to admit. Your relaxation time has no doubt gone with the winds.
You become increasingly irritated and forgetful, constantly plagued by brain fog that hinders all your daily activities — from work to socializing, even cooking. There are times, you don’t even remember the ingredients right and end up cooking nasty dishes! Sometimes. Important deadlines, meetings, office routines, discussions, and even the names of your colleagues are constantly lost from your memory.
Your lack of sleep often results to lack of focus which often makes you forget essential grocery items or even the entire shopping trip. The list goes on.
At this point, it’s essential to understand insomnia. It’s not just about occasional sleepless nights; it’s a persistent condition affecting your ability to fall, stay, or achieve restorative sleep. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 30% of adults report insomnia symptoms, with 10% experiencing chronic insomnia.
Identifying the cause of your insomnia can be helpful if you wish to get to the bottom of it. Keeping a sleep journal can help document your sleep patterns, daily activities, and stressors. Some surprising insights can be gleaned from this exercise:

Understanding the Possible Reasons for Your Insomnia

  1. Stress and Anxiety: The accumulated emotional stress in your social and work environments can cause your thoughts to be in overdrive, resulting in stress and anxiety. Insomnia can be triggered by excessive pressure to deliver and fear of failure.

  2. Irregular Sleep Routines: Without a set routine before bedtime, you’re likely to scroll through Instagram or watch Never Ending episodes until dawn.

  3. Caffeine Consumption: Having a cup of coffee in the afternoon isn’t unpleasant, but in retrospect, it’s shocking to realize just how damaging such a habit is.

  4. Inadequate Sleep Hours: Changing your bedtime may make it difficult for your body’s internal clock to set the appropriate sleep cycle.

An individual who suffers from insomnia has a hard time switching off their racing mind after a long day at work. The daily events replay in their minds, they worry about tomorrow’s tasks, and they feel overwhelmed by life’s demands. Despite their best efforts, sleep proves to be elusive.

At the back of your mind, you know that if the situation persists, this sleep deprivation can drag every area of your life down, and the worst is losing your health, both mentally and physically, as you start to experience mild headaches.

You soon realize that insomnia is not just an individual struggle; it affects relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life. It has become clear that you need to take action, but how do you start?

1. Assessing Your Sleep Environment.

The first step in your recovery is to address your sleeping habits and youring sleep environment. Check your bedroom carefully taking note of things that make sleep difficult. Is your bedroom a separate zone or is it a multi-purpose room in your house? Is your bed cluttered with a pile of dirty clothes and books? Do you habit of Watching TV series/ movies in your bedroom until you fall asleep? Checking if your environment is conducive enough to sleep is a great step to recovering from insomnia. Below are some ways to make your bedroom inviting and ensure good quality sleep.

  • Decluttering: Treat your bedroom like a relaxation zone and not one filled with different items. Whatever disturbs you, even electronic gadgets, should not be on the pack list so that you can create a peaceful atmosphere.
  • Comfort: Quality bedding can have the most impact on your sleep. Invest in high-quality mattresses and pillows. They will always give you a good night’s sleep.
  • Temperature Control: Assess the temperature of your room and aim and aim for a cool temperature. Sleeping well is also possible in a cool environment. Use a fan and adjust the temperature controls.

2. Establishing a Sleep Routine.

The other significant element in overcoming insomnia is bringing a regular pattern of sleep.   Irregular sleeping habits can contribute to one having insomnia issues. As part of the struggle against this circumstance, you can introduce some sleeping rituals that you follow every night:

  •  Establish a Regular Sleep Schedule:  Try to retire to bed and wake up at the same time each day, including during weekends. This will help your body’s biological clock regulate.
  •  Unwind Yourself:  An hour before sleeping, you can read, write in your journal, or meditate on mindfulness. This is the time when your head can unwind from whatever had stressed it that day.
  • Limit Stimulants: Try to reduce caffeine consumption and avoid heavy meals before retiring to bed. You can also reduce your alcohol intake. If only you knew, that it puts you to sleep faster, while the quality of your sleep suffers.

3. Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques.

Mindfulness and the use of relaxation practices can never be over-emphasized. These not only reduce anxiety but also prepare your mind and body to sleep, including:

  • Deep Breathing: One can include deep breathing exercises in the bedtime routine. The process of deeply inhaling through your nose, which then exhales out slowly through the mouth, may calm a racing mind.
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation: The practice of progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and relaxing each muscle group in your body. With this method, you release physical tension which signals your body that it is time to go to sleep.
  •  Meditation: Several meditation apps have been proven to help one with sleep. These are guided meditations focused on sleep. The soothing voice, the sound in total, could build an environment where quality of sleep is ensured.

4. Professional Intervention.

When your insomnia requires professional help, you must call for an appointment with a sleep expert. They conduct a sleep study and may recommend Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This is an efficient approach to combat the underlying thoughts and behaviors responsible for disrupting sleep.

From the moment you wake up, your sleep quality is determined by the choices you make, so make the following modifications to your daily routine:

  •  Direct sunlight should be your first exposure after you get out of bed. The process of producing melatonin and building a healthy rhythm in the body can be accomplished this way.
  • Develop skills and tools to cope with stress and unresolved emotions.
  • Examine whether your daily consumptions are nurturing for your body and mind.
  • You can boost your relaxation and happiness by spending at least thirty minutes a day doing what you enjoy.
  • Endeavor spending time with those who give you love and support because they help take away your stress and worry.

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