The science of sleep is a program currently on BBC earth in my end of the world.
There's some very interesting and informative information, you should check it out, if you have troubles sleeping or suffering from insomnia.
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Showing posts with label Insomnia. Show all posts
The science of sleep
The science of sleep is a program currently on BBC earth in my end of the world.
There's some very interesting and informative information, you should check it out, if you have troubles sleeping or suffering from insomnia.
Does the planets really influence us?
I haven't slept for 36 hours, but that's not uncommon, when we have a full moon.
I can't keep wondering, if the planets really influence us in any way. Previously I saw zodiac signs sayings more like entertainment, than as predictions. But now I'm no longer so sure.
The moon definately influence me and my son, so how much does it actually affect us(?) I guess we'll never really know for sure.
How about you? Does the moon affect your sleep?
Don't forget I'm sick even when I feel fine
- I wrote a blog post called "My way out of depression".
It might seem funny, that I don't seem to follow up on that, but in fact I do on daily basis, I just don't write particularly about that.
It might seem funny, that I don't seem to follow up on that, but in fact I do on daily basis, I just don't write particularly about that.
But I stumble my way back through from the deep black hole, trying to find my way to the light. I'm in the grey zone, and I stumble, I fall, I get hurt, I'm sad - but I also have successes, good days, with laughter and joy.
As written many times...
The road up from the hole of depression, anxiety and darkness is not a straight line upwards.
It seems like I spiral downwards again, with direct course for a total mental breakdown once again, with no hope in sight. Sometimes I get scared that I'll end up at the mental hospital once again.
Ofcourse people around me knows and noticed this - it's totally impossible to fool Farmer. My friends at the CcTeam keeps a close eye on me, I know, so now I have a safety net.
This also means, that I'm able to do personal tests of what works for me, and I can push myself to the highest. There will always be one, who holds on to the rope in the other end.
They let me go "the line", push myself to the limit and sometimes a bit above that - but when they sence something's wrong, they wheel me back in.
I had a long conversation with my mentor, and after that she told me to take a step back and look at my own experiences and results.
You are in the middle of the forest, and you can't find the damn tree! - Farmer said.
And when I looked at it like that, I suddenly noticed, that I slowly had "let myself go". I had totally "forgot" that I was sick, and "forgot" to take care of myself, during the latest positive periode.
I also think it was caused by the heat during the summer, I couldn't eat lunch. So little by little I apparently just stopped forcing myself to do, what I knew I should have done.
If we were going somewhere, I couldn't take my medication, cause then I have to pee all the time - so I stopped taking everything including vitamins and minerals. Wonderful - I should get an award winning prize for stupidity!
My sleep is totally fucked up, cause everyone around me during the vacation seemed to think, that they were the only ones who needed to sleep in late once in a while. They went to bed late (I therefore could not go to sleep) and the dogs woke me up each morning at 06.30 as usual.
All in all I had slowly messed up my whole foundation. I need to prioritize my health once again, and get order in the buttom of Maslow's pyramid of needs!
So, back to basics - and learn from past mistakes:
I can't forget I'm sick, I need to remember to take care of myself during good periods too - otherwise it'll bite me in the butt later on.
Youtube Channel
I don't use YouTube much anymore, due to the heavy amount of advertisement, that jumps in, while I try to fall asleep.
I absolutely love Jean-Michel Jarre, but his music gets interrupted all the time.
Who can sleep through that(?)
I absolutely love Jean-Michel Jarre, but his music gets interrupted all the time.
Who can sleep through that(?)
However there's still some pieces of music, that has no interruptions.
CC has taken my playlist and made it public.
CC has taken my playlist and made it public.
You find the YouTube playlist here.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBuju34d75pk3Zt1z_ZvOJ1SrZNAz-Ez
(Or try searching for TMB Total Mental Breakdown, then you'll find it)
I'll add the playlist to the direct links for relaxation radio/music/sounds at the top of the page.
I prefer the online radio channels to YouTube, but now you've got a link to YouTube music as well. Thanks CC :-)
I am in the place the eye not see
Apparently people think its allowed to talk to me in any way that pleases them.
I feel very restless
- the talk with the job consultant is tomorrow. Last time I walked out on them because of false accusations.
Schedule Yeah Right
I apparently get easily distracted, when I'm trying to work out of the depressive state.
I had plans, but I used my time for other stuff.
I am ready to start schedule a bit
I really feel down because of the insurance money. I feel I just live day by day with no hope for a change to the better in my situation.
But I refuse to give in.
My mantra
My friend from Quotes and Cartoons send me this mantra, that I sometimes use.
Ive never seen it like this before, but it means a lot to me, so I thought I would share it with all of you.
Smoothies and au revoir to bad mood
I've been so sad, angry, tired and irritable lately, that I thought winter depression or seasonal affective disorder had hit me.
I refuse to be so negative all the time, it doesn't make anything better anyway. So I'll force myself into a better mood and then: let's have a talk about smoothies.
Go to sleep - aroma therapy
In the popular tv-series Criminal Minds, they always say, the strongest link to memory is scent!
So perhaps aroma therapy is worth a try.
Go to sleep 9 - in one minute 4-7-8
There's a method, you can find all over the web:Fall asleep in less than 1 minute.
Perfect, there's my long awaited solution to many problems... So of course I tried it out.
The method is developed by Dr.Andrew Weil, M.D and it's simple:
Go to sleep 7 - Stay awake
Okay now she has finally lost it!
Nope, I actually haven't
No sleep for 4 days and nights makes me desperate!
No sleep for 4 days and nights makes me desperate!
Mr. Sandman is not bringing me any dreams.
What to do?
Go to sleep 8 - Bedroom decor
Assesories alone can make a big difference. But again, the amount and type that's works for me, does not necessarily work for you.
However accessories can be easily changed, and with a little bit of thought, it's easy to change the rooms entire feeling.
A good nights sleep is the best cure
I couldn't fall asleep last night - and getting more and more annoyed by that, I expected a really bad day today.
But somehow I must have fallen asleep, and had a great sleep in fact. I didn't last for long, 4-5 hours the most, but it was enough to make me feel much better.
Go to sleep 5 - The bed
After Christmas I realized, that maybe lack of sleep its not only caused by mental illness or insomnia.
Some people can sleep anywhere!
Even leaning against a tree or resting on the floor in Frankfurt Airport!
Even leaning against a tree or resting on the floor in Frankfurt Airport!
I can't!
Go to sleep 4 - Close your eyes and watch a movie
Sometimes thoughts can be pounding around in my head so bad, I don't even get to finish the first thoughts, before the next is interfering.
When I can't get rid of the pink elephant in the room, I can't fly with Peter Pan, it's impossible for me to focus.
Go to sleep 3 - Go Flying with Peter Pan
I'm sure "the wise men" would put this method into a box and label it dissociation, meditation or another -ion. In this case; does it really matter(?)
Go to sleep 2 - Nature medicin
Not everything is better, because it has passed a laboratory during production.
Actually I can't imagine why it should be better "served this way." The opposite seems more likely.
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