Dealing with Sleep Anxiety
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Words have a lot of power. And sometimes the label of “insomniac” or telling ourselves we will never get enough sleep becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy. Sleep is a gift. A time to imagine better and dream away. If you aren’t sleeping now, it can always improve and do so without pressure or expectations. Bedtime is a holiday that you have earned.
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I definitely need this. I am anxious just thinking about going to sleep cause I know imma panic and my heart will race and palpitate and then I get even more anxious. This has been a plague and ruins my life.
I usually get sleepy but then I get aware of the fact that I’m going to sleep and the tension comes back. It really does get better, some days are worse than others. May you be healed in Jesus name and enjoy the gift of rest!
I'm so sorry that this has become your pattern. I struggled with sleep issues before I started creating stories and meditations. It may not happen overnight, but sleep can be that special time for a mental vacation... where you do everything in your power to create a nice experience. And hopefully, with practice your body will feel safe and calmer during bedtime. It is so hard and you deserve to feel safe and fall asleep with ease. 💜
@@KimberlyLovesJesus-that happen to me 2 days ago i drank some wine and took a pill to help me relax i started to fall asleep on the couch but once my wife said lets go to bed i laid there and started becomming anxious and aware that i was falling asleep and then my anxiety goes and says how awful would it be if you are about to sleep but now i focuz on it and now i wont sleep and what if it keeps happeneing? Currently struggiling..
@@christianoliveras2744 i have same problem too , and its my exams time ,any suggestions how can i improve it,its been 2days i slept only 4hrs from 2 days i wannt to sleep more ,if you have any suggestion, tell me😊
Omg That Happen To Me When I'm Going To Bed It Will Worry Me it feel like imma pass out just me afraid of going to sleep
I read somewhere that the act of laying down in silence and darkness alone gives your body rest. It helped me realize that even if I’m not actually asleep, my body is still healing from the day before. That allowed me to stop worrying as much about actually falling asleep.
I had the same exact reaction when I learned this as well. We can simply do nothing and reap the benefits.
For me it comes from time to time. I think that’s why I tend to prefer longer videos or the long compilations, to give me more time to fall asleep without worrying about it. I like the idea of being knocked out for an extended period of time and then waking up super refreshed and ready for whatever comes up, but life doesn’t always work out that way. 😂
Last night I basically talked to my anxiety brain.. “I love how curious you are and how you wonder so many thoughts” In some way it helped a little for me to stop spiraling.
I have struggled falling asleep all my life because my brain doesn't want to shut off. I've depended on yours and others sleep stories for years. One of my doctors said that was an anxiety thing suggested a low dose of an SSRI so I didn't have to rely on sleeping pills and it made a huge difference. I still listen to your sleep stories every night though!
I'm so glad you're still with me and I hope that you continue to enjoy these stories and sleep well (and I can relate to a brain that doesn't shut off!). I'm also so happy you found what works for you!
I have this same issue with my brain. Unfortunately, the SSRI didn’t cure me, so I’ve taken a sleep aid for 18 yrs & I’m also on anxiety meds. Unfortunately, now we know sleep meds are very unhealthy but I’m stuck. I still struggle sleeping even with medications. I do enjoy sleep stories tho.
I love your stories so much. I work with psychiatric patients who have very difficult nights. Your stories have helped them very much. ❤
That means so much to me-- thank you for sharing!
Aw that's how I used to be too love.... now I say to myself when I lie down & get cosy "you're body is getting it's rest now so no need to worry about that. If you sleep too that's great but if not its fine, your body is still getting it's rest time in. Let's just daydream something nice (or enjoy Michelle's story) whilst we are here." It always works for me now. You're right, got to release the expectations and enjoy your rest time in a different way. ❤❤❤❤
I love the houseboat one... It's my happy place. Grateful to you! 💕
I'm so glad-- I love that our imagination can take us anywhere and a houseboat would be on the top of my list!
I love her soothing voice ❤🎉
I found Michelle’s sanctuary about 3 weeks ago and use the headband headphones. I am sleeping MUCH better, so Thank You!
I love this mindset change of bedtime being a vacation cuz I’ve struggled with insomnia for a month now and I get anxious thinking about how I’m gonna sleep so I’ll definitely check out your stories to help me rest my mind for a peaceful night’s rest ❤
It helps so much to approach it this way. I think at times sleep feels like a chore or a job we need to do right. Life is full of too much work as it is-- let bedtime be the vacation it deserves to be!
i really need help falling asleep. It happens that every time i want to go to sleep, I start shaking and wanting to cry and it gets bad, idk what to do but it really bothers me and i hate it. I get anxiety thinking about going to sleep because of this. I barely sleep now, and i want to cry thinking of this. Whats worse is that i told my parents abt this and they think im faking it. Please i need help idk what to do 😕
Michelle, please help those of us who have a terrible physical and psychological reaction to waking up in the morning. I wake up hot and sometimes sweaty and all the overwhelm in my life folds in on me. And I need to go back to bed. I’m disabled from violence and have been recently retraumatized. I’m completely isolated and I want to get out of that. And I want to feel OK about having to be in bed during the day. I don’t want to feel like life is passing me by or any shame about it because I need rest I need safety and comfort and healing and no I don’t wanna stay in bed forever and there is an element of PTSD freeze and avoidance. Thank you for all that you do. You’re so fortunate to be beautiful inside and out. Beauty is power on this planet. I never looked or felt my earth age before. I always thought it would age gracefully but I also thought I had already seen my worst days and I was wrong. I’ve tried counseling and meditation and medication. I love nature but it’s very hard for me to leave the house. I don’t know if you send people healing energy upon request but if you have any good loving energy, comforting energy you could send me, I would really appreciate it. I’m sending love and gratitude to you and to anyone reading this. May life be gentler on us all and may all sentient beings have everything they need. May love & peace rain❤
I agree? Yes please @michelle
I ❤ these close-up shorts of beautiful you, Michelle! I listened to several of your 2016 vids last night/this AM, ones where your voice is the only audio. Wow.
However, I’ve reached a point where I can lay down simply imagining you and your voice, taking me to a state of peace and love inspiring many blissful imaginations. It’s been many years since being so wonderfully affected. Love, Keith
Thank you, Keith!
I listen to your stories. And I wake up approx 25 minutes after (anyone who I listen to) ends. But then I will listen to an 8 hour long sleep meditation… and wake up 25 minutes after the talking ends. No fail. Every night. And then I wake up every 2 hours and have to start something new… or I will stay awake for 3-4 hours. I know asking for 8-10 hours of straight talking is a lot… it a lot of planning. It’s a lot of talking. It’s so many days of work to do that many hours of talking and then the piecing together… the light from the TV keeps me awake even more. I will continue to listen to everything you put out. And others too. And I LOVE your voice.
Someone please help me sleep a whole night (I take Trazadone, it wears off after 2 hours)
So if someone was 8 hours of nonstop talking it would help? I'm so sorry you've had to deal with this. Sometimes the hardest thing is retraining the mind and body to sleep consistently. There were years because it had become my pattern that I would always wake up between 3 and 4.
@@MichellesSanctuary 2.5 hours to 3 hours with talking. With background noise I’m looking at 3-5 hours. I definitely sleep through some background noise. But then I wake up and turn on another talking story and pass out again. The sound of rain does nothing for me
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So yeah. If someone were to talk for multiple hours? I’m in. Until 7am! Then I gotta wake up!!
Thank you for sharing your gift of making everyone have a goodnight’s sleep. I also hope your birthday was wonderful and magical! Have a good day Michelle!
I love her soothing voice ❤
❤ I love her soothing voice !!
Your stories have helped me a lot thank you
Wow! So true! Thank you Michelle! Great analogy and advice! Love and blessings 🙏🏼🥰
Thank you! 💜
I have this issue. I tell myself nightly now I am going to just lay here if I sleep great if not I am just going to rest. Insomnia is beyond frustrating as when I do get to sleep it comes with vivid horrible dreams so I wake tired and exhausted anyway.
I'm so sorry that you have struggled with this. I am working on a new meditation for nightmare relief. I've always been an active dreamer and know how vivid they can get. I'm glad you're allowing yourself to rest even in those moments-- it can be so frustrating but every bit of self-care we can gives ourselves helps.
@@MichellesSanctuary last night not so successful lol but the vivid nightmares sure won the night. I love your bedtime stories and am listening to your meditation channel. Now if I can figure out do not disturb and listen too would be great. Somehow it mutes CZcams now. But a junk email notification I don't need when relaxing. Thank you for your insight and help. You have a beautiful calming voice.
@@brokenragamuffin can you listen on your TV?
@@MichellesSanctuary I struggle with the fear of not getting enough sleep but I then Also struggle with sombophobia as well at times. It can be a tormenting feeling sometimes.
Yes the anxiety, I had horrible nightmares associated with CPTSD, and the idea of going to nightmare land terrified me. Your meditations and bedtime stories have helped tremendously.
I'm so sorry that you have had to go through this and I hope that these stories and meditations continue to help and make you feel safe. 🥰
i really understand. it’s gotten to the point now where i actively DREAD going to bed and the night time, because i know it means endless hours of tossing and turning and listening to 5 different youtube videos and worrying about the time :( and then because i can’t sleep, i end up ironically OVERsleeping on my days off work, especially if i fall into a deep sleep at 6am or so, meaning i then wake up so stupidly late that i waste the day and struggle even MORE the next night 😭😭😭 i’m stuck in a horrible sleep pattern but i also feel unable to fix it because of my insomnia 😭😭😭
at the very least, i have videos like yours to keep me from growing too anxious- thank you 🩷🩷🩷
I am so sorry you're dealing with this--- it really helped me to know that even if you are not sleeping, you are resting. I have always been someone who works best as a night owl when on the east coast. I know it can be such a struggle, but you can definitely fix it. And it can help to think of bedtime as vacation time. Whether you sleep or not, it can be a time for you to not be required to do anything but feel the best you can.
What you said is exactly how I think of bedtime now.
I can’t wait to hear one of your stories or meditations.
It’s FEKEN Awesome💥🥳🧚♂️
I fall asleep most times way before the end, so I listen again the next night and so on til I hear the end.
You are magic with your words weaving through the messed up hallways of my brain.
Colors and smells and textures making those hallways disappear while creating a whole new place to explore and think about.
Your awesome.
Thank you!
I love that you think of bedtime this way! I do too. And I wake up in the morning thinking about how much I love and appreciate sleep. It's the ultimate luxury in my life.
I’m glad your getting your sleep as well🧚♂️💥
You are a miracle worker.
I Hope you realize that.
What a very special talent you have.
All of your subscribers know this.
I hope you keep your magic coming🌟
I have listened to Michelle’s sanctuary for years and absolutely love them!!! They have helped me so much with my anxiety thankyou so much your a 💎 x
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you've been part of this sanctuary for so long!
This is so true.
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yes I love your stories I suffer from. anxiety i feel alot of anxiety right now I do I sleep than I wake up I can't go back to.sleep
Hi Michelle. The Comfort Sanctuary, is that just another name for Michelle’s Sanctuary?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. There’s caffeine in a lot of products that people may be unaware of, so coming here is a great holiday for the mind. 🏖️
I definitely hope they are synonymous! And you are right. I am sensitive to caffeine that my body lets me know real quickly if its in something.
God help allways
My son is having adhd and have anxiety and sleep disorder please help
thank you so much that helped me
💜💜 my pleasure!
Wow you’re so beautiful! ❤😊
Thank you!! 😊
Wish i could get 2 or 3 hours
It's possible-- and more.
Honestly, Michelle, how often has someone walked past you to trip on a sidewalk crack, ran into a mailbox, signpost, or misjudged a curb-step?
Have you ever witnessed a taxi rear-end another vehicle?
You had me at eye- hair- and voice-colors on CZcams, then I appreciated the content of your monologues. I found your music.
If you ever cover a song, I suggest you sing, croon, or whisper “Look What You’ve Done to Me” (Steven Foster & Boz Scaggs).
I’ve been told Boz is my doppelgänger (I too play guitar) but my voice bends more baritone (Neil Diamond, Paul Rogers, Terry Kath).
karaoke:
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You have some nice eyes
Thank you!
@MichellesSanctuary >>> 👍👍