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Re: Sorry Cassidy, one more question

Posted by Cassidy on January 11, 2002 at 09:22:14:

In Reply to: Sorry Cassidy, one more question posted by Sleepy Aussie Girl on January 10, 2002 at 14:58:38:

No problem. Always happy to help in any way I can.

How did I stop obsessing? I think I just got tough about the whole thing. I made myself realize that sleep is really no big deal and my body will sleep when it is ready. I don't need to think about it. And I can do nothing about it anyway. I think this is the key. You really need to accept this one and that is difficult to do. Trust your body and don't allow your mind to interfere.

It's okay to think about sleep still, but you have to think about it in a different way. Instead of worrying about it, treat it as a fun project. Something interesting that you haven't had to deal with before. Try different things and see how your body reacts.

I also became a different person. By that I mean I stopped caring about what other people think about me. It doesn't matter what they think. The only thing that matters is that I am true to myself and a good person to others. This has done wonders for me. I feel so powerful now. And it is funny that I have more friends and social outings now than I ever did before insomnia. I don't take life so seriously anymore, but try to live in the present and have fun living life to its fullest whether tired or not, whether I look my best or not, whether I'm the center of attention or not.

I also have defined goals and things that I want to do everyday. I don't mean time fillers, but things that really mean something to me and that I truly enjoy. I think people who don't focus on themselves but on their goals and other people are less apt to have insomnia. I've been doing this and not only sleeping better but also truly enjoying life more.

Also, I've been pampering myself. I tend to be kind of obsessive about my looks. Worried about wrinkles, hair, etc. The thought of insomnia making me look old is very real in my mind and I believe is probably very real in most women's minds who have insomnia. So, I've accepted the fact that I cannot control sleep, but I can control other things that relate to my looks. I've been selecting great lotions that help my skin, and drinking smoothies that are supposed to be good for my skin. Again, I think the key is accepting that you cannot control sleep, but working as hard as you can to do the best with what you can control. This makes me feel much better about myself and is so empowering. I've just let go of what I can't do anything about but have gotten tough with the things I can affect. Like Heather, I must be doing something right because I haven't had a cold in about a year.

Finally, I've been watching what I call "girl power" movies. I try to visualize being strong and confident like the characters in the movies. Two really good ones are Lara Croft - Tomb Raider and Legally Blonde. Both movies have lead characters that have a very strong sense of self. This is what you ultimately need to attain to beat your insomnia. Everyday, no matter how tired I feel, I walk tall and confident knowing that I have been to hell and back and can freakin take on anything that life throws at me. That is an awesome feeling!!

Hope this helps and please keep letting us know your progress.

-Cassidy

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