Sleep Part 1

Insomnia is common with ADHD and really... for this whole world. After years of travel, working overnights and getting myself too hyped up I’ve developed so many sleep tools. Not all of them will be a fit for everyone but trying new things can be hopeful in a dark frustrating time. 

Bedtime routine! Ugh there’s that’s boring routine again! I try to have one that can be done anywhere so I don’t feel tied down or scared I’ll be dependent on it… yes I like a nightly bath but most of the rest I’ve done sleeping in a van, in a bed and in a tent. 

Going through the 5 senses before bed

Touch

Night time lotion (scented when appropriate) then I do a little self (or partner) massage and won’t get distracted by itching. 

Taste

brushing teeth yes and if needed some soothing tea or water so I don’t get thirsty. 

Smell

maybe aroma therapy or natural smells like rain or camping. 

Sounds

most nights I listen to some slow songs that calm me, and either a meditation or bed time story. Also listing out loud or on paper what I am grateful for, what I would like to dream about or making up a bed time story for myself. 

Sight

when possible looking at stars, or cars… anything to make me aware of people (or aliens which I add to the bedtime story) who won’t care if I’m awake or not! Dim lighting at night (or imagining sunbathing for me during the day) I got a lava lamp and it’s a cool low sensory thing to stare at when my brain is antsy.