10 Things to Do When You Cannot Sleep
January 15, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Practical Tips on Grief
The most asked question that I get asked is about those nights when you just cannot sleep and I wish I had a solution, but I don’t! Here are 10 things that I would suggest, that have worked for me when I have struggled to sleep – most tire you out so you are ready for some shut eye, but if you have any to share please leave a comment
- Read a book
- Clean out your wardrobe and put some order to it
- Make yourself a hot chocolate.
- Write a letter to yourself about your thoughts
- Put on your favourite relaxing CD
- Sleep in a different room – they say a change is as good as a rest!
- Look through the photo albums and allow your mind the chance to remember
- Have a hot bath, with candles and relax
- Make a list of 10 goals you would like to achieve
- Curl up on the sofa and watch a black and white romantic movie and lose yourself in your thoughts
As I said there is no right answer, it is what works for you. I always think if you cannot sleep, just get up and do something constructive, something that is tiring to help bring on the feeling of sleep. But what are you thoughts and tips of the widows trade?
My best friend and Her Mother just lost the Man the Love the Most. My Gilrfriend is the only child and Her dad Took his Life , had been dealing with depression for a while. I myself I’am a Minster Wife just Getting on the battle field it’s been two years in the ministry field. My advise would be.
Learn to Listen To Your Body and Take Baby Steps at the Start.
Nights that are long Pray and More Prayer,
Next Have a Closefriend you can call or Prayer Warrior.
Love yourself enough to keep going.
Trusting God or Your Higher Power
Listen to Inspirrational Music and Music that will minisrty to your soul and the depths of your spirit.
Seeking and letting Others Help.
HOPE THIS WILL AND CAN HELP SOMEONE GOING THROUGH
I so admire people who have found their spirituality. I have struggled with that myself but I do believe that prayer can really help people with their grief. Thank you for sharing, thank you for reaching out to help people…I for one really appreciate it