Insomnia Support Group
Insomnia is a symptom, rather than a disease, and is characterized by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. People with insomnia complain of difficulty falling or staying asleep, which results in significant impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia is categorized as transient (shorter than one week), short-term (one to three weeks) or chronic (longer than three...
My insomnia and sleep problems have seemed to have gotten worse over the last few months while being quarantined at home. Im not sure why, since I dont have to get up early or go anywhere really. But I still find myself either having trouble falling asleep or waking up super early and not being able to fall back asleep. Ive been staying active most days, and just started graduate school so have been doing a LOT of work where I feel completely wiped out at the end of the day. Im not sure if my mind is on over drive or if Im just over tired in general. Anyone else feeling restless, or have any tips on how to wind down during quarantine?
It sounds like you're doing a great job of keeping your mind busy, but it's also pretty important to get some sunlight and physical activity each day too in order to keep your sleep hormones properly regulated.
I'm not sure what the rules are where you are located, but if you can get outside in the morning for a walk or any other preferred activity for at least 20 minutes, you may find that your sleep improves.
If you absolutely can't get outdoors, then I suggest opening up blinds/shades so you get some sunlight and getting some kind of indoor exercise - there are tons of fitness apps available that can help you get a little physical activity inddors right now.
Wishing you all the best <3
If you are working late on your computer every night, you will want to make sure you use the computer's "night light", which sets the color toward orange to signal your brain it is nighttime. Same with cell phones!