We live for words like these 😊! Soo glad to hear, thanks 🙏 for sharing!

What time do you usually do your daily walks?

@@kzzs7383 Depends on weather! Idk how hot it gets around where you live, but I personally don’t mind getting some sun during peak heat hours, which would be around noon-4pm time. It also helps that those hours are when most people are at work or school too, adding to a more peaceful walk. If you don’t mind how cool it is outside or when streets are busiest, then go whenever you want! Any time it’s light out, is good for me. It’s kind of, go as you see fit kind of thing. I used to be very rigid with schedule or routine, but I realized that as long as I get some form of movement especially distraction-less, I have a better time keeping my mind at bay at night. It’s like teaching your brain to worry when it’s time to journal, but in this case, it’s during walks. Hope that helps! :)

@@celestetheowl6468 thank you! I just can't understand what's keeping me up or sleeping but waking up after a few mins. and then when it hits midnight, anxiety kicks in and the fear of not being able to sleep through the night

@@kzzs7383 I definitely understand that! I struggled for over a year with insomnia and couldn’t figure out why. Everyone said I was stressed, but not sleeping was more stressful than whatever else, so it took a bit to grasp for me why. This Sleep Coach channel that we’re watching and the other channel called Insomnia Coach are fantastic. There are also channels called Therapy in a Nutshell and OCD and Anxiety, which have helped greatly with my anxiety, stress and sleep. I recommend watching any of these channels for ease of mind and understanding sleep! Some things I’ve learned watching these channels and what has helped me actually sleep regularly again are: 1.) Knowing that the body WILL sleep when it feels tired enough to. No need to “try” and put “effort” towards falling asleep. Sleep will happen when there is less “control” in the sleeping process. If you’re actively trying to sleep, it actually keeps you awake, it can be frustrating, but no worries, nobody forgets how to sleep. Your body is smarter than we give it credit for. I can elaborate even further with this point alone, but for immediate information’s sake, I’ll leave it there. 2.) Body Scanning. From head to toe, how do you feel? I recently started suffering from chronic migraines, before my insomnia became consistent. They also worsen as I get closer to my monthly cycle. I take pain meds as needed, but I try not to take anything at all if I can handle it; even so I might take a low dose just to help. I also work in a physically demanding job, so aches and pains are present when initiating relaxation and losing tension. Also nose strips for sleep help a ton! 3.) Being distraction-less! Even before bed, not sure what your sleeping environment is like but it can make a big difference. Because of my migraines, I have more sensitivity to sounds and light. If there is loud snoring, it will keep me up. If someone in my household wakes up earlier than me, I may have trouble falling asleep, etc. Make your environment comfortable to you, but it will be okay if it isn’t perfect. 4.) Don’t clock watch! It’s hard to resist checking the time, but it does wonders to just leave it be. 5.) If it’s been long enough you feel and you still can’t sleep, feel free to get up and walk around your house until you feel tired enough to sleep. Rinse and repeat as needed. Grab a slice of bread with butter or crackers, water, something light if there’s hunger pains. 6.) Deter anxious triggers. Kind of goes along with avoiding clock watching, but maybe something upset you right before bed. Bad news, an event the next day, anything that causes worry. 7.) Be comfortable being uncomfortable. One of the most important lessons I learned from this channel was that insomnia is not a sleep problem, it’s a fear problem. I’m a perfectionist, the frustrations with not sleeping or understanding why, would keep me awake for days. I could go on and on, but if it brings an comfort, just know that it will be okay and you are safe. Don’t mind the fear mongering podcasts/videos/google searches and how much they emphasize needing sleep, your body will sleep with or without your say. Just go to bed when you feel tired and get out of bed if you don’t, until you do. It will be okay, I can assure you. Sorry for the long message, I just have had such an experience with insomnia and know how awful it and everyone else can make you feel about sleep, but it truly is going to be okay. 🩷

This is a nice question, very insightful. The answer is would be something like this. Curiosity like “I wonder how I’ll sleep now that I have not fear nor attempts to control sleep?” can lead to hyperarousal and wakefulness. BUT if we aren’t afraid, there’s not insomnia, just some extra wakefulness. Now, if the curiosity keeps us awake and we then become scared of not sleeping, this is how the wonder wall scenario can lead to some insomnia

@@thesleepcoachschool8192 oh ok I get it