Dr Becci Quirky Brain CoachNov 20, 2022

Let's talk about sleep...

Who sleeps well most of the time?

Who sleeps less well than they'd like most of the time?

I have noticed that half-decent sleep is the absolute bedrock of better mental health and better self-regulation.

If I'm sleeping, then I have a fighting chance of feeling how I want to feel.

The trick can be to actually be able to sleep the way you want and the amount you need.

I am super light sensitive. In the summer, I might struggle to get more than 5 hours' sleep...I know if there's a lamp on two floors down, sometimes. Blackouts don't always help.

In the winter, I have to use a SAD lamp to get me going in the morning so that I'll be tired enough to go to bed later.

I do find that having a rough bedtime with some sensory joy and dog cuddles has been very useful in helping me get the sleep I need, though.

What about you? Is there anything particular that you've found beneficial?

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Show threadJessica 

@thequirkybraincoach

I've had a lifelong struggle with sleep. I never got enough of it as a baby, kid and teenager, and then when I started to sleep more hours when I reached my twenties, I don't awake feeling refreshed. Nothing I do helps, I'm just tired all the time.

Four hours of sleep? I awake knackered.
Nine hours of sleep? I awake knackered.

I've been to the doctor about it, but they say nothing's medically wrong with me. So I guess I'm just stuck like this 🤷‍♀️

Nov 20, 2022 at 9:34amWeb
Show threadIndian AutisticNov 20, 2022
@Jessica @thequirkybraincoach I feel this way if there was something disturbing my sleep.
I can only sleep in a few precious T-shirts luckily Good pyjamas are easier to find.
The temperature has to be correct, I have to have the right pillow bed sheet and blanket.
I generally sleep with earplugs but would be nice if I didn’t have to.
Close and bunch the curtains to block the light.
If I miss one of these I won’t feel rested but I do a good job of getting them all
Show threadonce wasNov 21, 2022
@indianautistic @Jessica @thequirkybraincoach I have started to use "pink noise" at night it blocks out noise from your brain and is helping me get more deep sleep. I'm monitoring because my sleep is usually trash.
Show threadonce wasNov 21, 2022
@indianautistic @Jessica @thequirkybraincoach I did pink noise cuz earplugs hurt my ears.