Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Clare, Sorry to hear about the insomnia. Have you considered other ways to relax, besides numbing out with food? Top on my list would be a hot bath while listening to a recording of waves or a thunderstorm. When I am upset and wanting to eat, it helps me to write in my journal about whatever is upsetting me. If I'm too agitated to write, calling a friend generally works. A few months ago, my husband and I tackled our long-standing problem with not getting enough sleep. What worked for us was: covering our bedroom windows with aluminum foil to block out all light, him taking a prescription sleep medication and me taking melatonin a couple of hours before bedtime, and being in bed and reading our current novel out loud half an hour before we needed to be asleep. It's worked remarkably well, after struggling with this issue our entire adult lives. So often I have eaten instead of sleeping to recharge and eaten when upset so I can sleep instead of dealing with whatever the issue was or taking care of myself to relax. Sleep is essential. It's all part of that same lack of self-care I've been dealing with. I'm a caregiver for everyone else, yet really struggle to take loving care of my own body. Go figure. I wish you well. Jane > > So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping since > embarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts?? > > Clare > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Clare, Sorry to hear about the insomnia. Have you considered other ways to relax, besides numbing out with food? Top on my list would be a hot bath while listening to a recording of waves or a thunderstorm. When I am upset and wanting to eat, it helps me to write in my journal about whatever is upsetting me. If I'm too agitated to write, calling a friend generally works. A few months ago, my husband and I tackled our long-standing problem with not getting enough sleep. What worked for us was: covering our bedroom windows with aluminum foil to block out all light, him taking a prescription sleep medication and me taking melatonin a couple of hours before bedtime, and being in bed and reading our current novel out loud half an hour before we needed to be asleep. It's worked remarkably well, after struggling with this issue our entire adult lives. So often I have eaten instead of sleeping to recharge and eaten when upset so I can sleep instead of dealing with whatever the issue was or taking care of myself to relax. Sleep is essential. It's all part of that same lack of self-care I've been dealing with. I'm a caregiver for everyone else, yet really struggle to take loving care of my own body. Go figure. I wish you well. Jane > > So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping since > embarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts?? > > Clare > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Clare, Sorry to hear about the insomnia. Have you considered other ways to relax, besides numbing out with food? Top on my list would be a hot bath while listening to a recording of waves or a thunderstorm. When I am upset and wanting to eat, it helps me to write in my journal about whatever is upsetting me. If I'm too agitated to write, calling a friend generally works. A few months ago, my husband and I tackled our long-standing problem with not getting enough sleep. What worked for us was: covering our bedroom windows with aluminum foil to block out all light, him taking a prescription sleep medication and me taking melatonin a couple of hours before bedtime, and being in bed and reading our current novel out loud half an hour before we needed to be asleep. It's worked remarkably well, after struggling with this issue our entire adult lives. So often I have eaten instead of sleeping to recharge and eaten when upset so I can sleep instead of dealing with whatever the issue was or taking care of myself to relax. Sleep is essential. It's all part of that same lack of self-care I've been dealing with. I'm a caregiver for everyone else, yet really struggle to take loving care of my own body. Go figure. I wish you well. Jane > > So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping since > embarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts?? > > Clare > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hmm Clare, that could be a possibility that I certainly wouldn't over look. Your body is getting more comfortable so maybe your mind is relaxing and letting your suppressed emotions surface via your dreams? I notice less deep sleep when a fuller moon lightens the night for me or when I eat gluten and end up with reflux (ugh!). Much as less sleep isn't great, its good that you can connect with eating changes. That's progress for sure. Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping since > embarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts?? > > Clare > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 This is an interesting question. I've had the opposite experience -- my sleep is less disturbed, and I'm more likely to stay asleep all night long and wake up refreshed, where before I was restless, up and down all night long -- Judy T. Subject: Sleep - grrrrrTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Monday, August 1, 2011, 4:24 PM So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping sinceembarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts??Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 This is an interesting question. I've had the opposite experience -- my sleep is less disturbed, and I'm more likely to stay asleep all night long and wake up refreshed, where before I was restless, up and down all night long -- Judy T. Subject: Sleep - grrrrrTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Monday, August 1, 2011, 4:24 PM So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping sinceembarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts??Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 This is an interesting question. I've had the opposite experience -- my sleep is less disturbed, and I'm more likely to stay asleep all night long and wake up refreshed, where before I was restless, up and down all night long -- Judy T. Subject: Sleep - grrrrrTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Monday, August 1, 2011, 4:24 PM So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping sinceembarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts??Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just a question. Could you be...hungry? If so, could a night time snack help?NatTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:24:08 PMSubject: Sleep - grrrrr So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping since embarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts?? Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just a question. Could you be...hungry? If so, could a night time snack help?NatTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:24:08 PMSubject: Sleep - grrrrr So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping since embarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts?? Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just a question. Could you be...hungry? If so, could a night time snack help?NatTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:24:08 PMSubject: Sleep - grrrrr So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping since embarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts?? Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I notice I need something sweet before I go to sleep lately, it puts me in a more comfortable mode when going to sleep, but if I eat too much of certain substances before I go to sleep it has a backup effect on me and so my throat and stomach disturb me during the night. I often wake up with what they call 'acid reflux'(?, not sure if that's what it is, but it is phlegm in my throat which makes it impossible for me to sleep). Sometimes I get up during the night, and gargle to get rid of some of the gunk and it helps me go back to sleep. Nevertheless, I notice that something sweet before I go to sleep helps me fall asleep longer and better. I can't eat ice cream before I go to sleep, though, that will have a backup effect on me, so I usually stick to a small piece of cake or something like that. I'm experimenting because it will have a backup effect on me. Going to bed with an empty stomach will cause me to stay awake. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 9:54 PMSubject: Re: Sleep - grrrrr Just a question. Could you be...hungry? If so, could a night time snack help?NatTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:24:08 PMSubject: Sleep - grrrrr So I was wondering if anyone else has been having trouble sleeping since embarking on this adventure - I am finding my sleep quite disturbed at the moment and I was wondering if there is any connection to my improving relationship to food. In the past I used food to numb the feelings (sound familiar???) and as a result tended to sleep very heavily - ok often woke feeling sluggish - not surprising after all the junk I'd consumed - but now the sleep is lighter and I'm wondering if there's a connection. Any thoughts?? Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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