It’s a delicate and challenging balance between work, home, and health. I have made health my top priority because I had no choice. Health care is self care. Most days, I exercise for 30 minutes as soon as I wake up, even if it’s just a walk. I have found that for me, when I watch tv or videos before bed , I don’t sleep as well. I try to eliminate screen time at least an hour before bed and I get better sleep on those nights. I turn to a creative outlet like painting or crafting and set a timer if I need to before bed.
I very recently determined that I have ADHD (I’m 56) and one of the traits that makes me certain of this self diagnosis is that I cannot allow myself to sleep until I’ve enjoyed my coveted “me time” downtime at the end of the day. Especially if I’ve had a tough day, I’m going to scroll RUclips or binge watch TV for hours to experience the joy (aka dopamine hit!) that I’m desperately craving. And then I am much worse off the next day from lack of sleep. It feels like an endless cycle that I have no idea yet how to change even part of the time, so I feel for you! ❤️
This hits so close to home - I struggle to sleep every night and then I work and by my weekend all I want to do is sleep - I have done the binge watching so many times and kick myself the next day - the connection of sleep and health is a sticky one - don't know which came first
I’ve tried so many different morning routines but they feel so restrictive. Hopefully one day I’ll find something that works. So glad you found your thing 🩵☺️
Oh Bev. How can I relate to this. I’ve had similar nights as you. I know all I “should” be doing too and it’s a domino effect isn’t? The eating, the exercising blah blah blah and yes blah blah blah. That’s how I feel. Blah blah blah and listening to you I nod my head lots. I think it’s awesome you will be seeking a coach for ADHD. Often all I want to feel is peace and I’m not sure I’ve felt that before. Do you ever feel like you just want to feel at peace? Sending so much love
Still no idea if I have ADHD, but hell this sounds like me too. Also I have terrible nightmares most nights, which makes me wake up feeling that I didn't sleep when I did too
I’m 80+ and after listening to you describe your ADHD symptoms, I’m wondering if I have ADHD too as have many of the same symptoms you mentioned. I binge watch Utube or other sites until 2am, but only sleep until 6am but can’t seem to do anything during the day.
I have adhd. I cannot shut my brain off at night. I take prescribed sleep meds or i would not sleep. BUT... Ive found out the obvious, if i get 10,000 steps in each day, i can sleep without meds. My goal is less meds or no meds over time ❤
Let me know your top tips for overcoming ADHD sleep problems ❤
It’s a delicate and challenging balance between work, home, and health. I have made health my top priority because I had no choice. Health care is self care. Most days, I exercise for 30 minutes as soon as I wake up, even if it’s just a walk. I have found that for me, when I watch tv or videos before bed , I don’t sleep as well. I try to eliminate screen time at least an hour before bed and I get better sleep on those nights. I turn to a creative outlet like painting or crafting and set a timer if I need to before bed.
I very recently determined that I have ADHD (I’m 56) and one of the traits that makes me certain of this self diagnosis is that I cannot allow myself to sleep until I’ve enjoyed my coveted “me time” downtime at the end of the day. Especially if I’ve had a tough day, I’m going to scroll RUclips or binge watch TV for hours to experience the joy (aka dopamine hit!) that I’m desperately craving. And then I am much worse off the next day from lack of sleep. It feels like an endless cycle that I have no idea yet how to change even part of the time, so I feel for you! ❤️
It’s a challenge for sure. Thank you for taking time to leave a comment 🙏❤️
This hits so close to home - I struggle to sleep every night and then I work and by my weekend all I want to do is sleep - I have done the binge watching so many times and kick myself the next day - the connection of sleep and health is a sticky one - don't know which came first
I’m sorry to hear you struggle too but it’s actually really nice to know I’m not alone in this x
For me and my ADHD brain, I have created a morning routine for my health and its made me super organised. so its been really good for my life
I’ve tried so many different morning routines but they feel so restrictive. Hopefully one day I’ll find something that works. So glad you found your thing 🩵☺️
Oh Bev. How can I relate to this. I’ve had similar nights as you. I know all I “should” be doing too and it’s a domino effect isn’t? The eating, the exercising blah blah blah and yes blah blah blah. That’s how I feel. Blah blah blah and listening to you I nod my head lots. I think it’s awesome you will be seeking a coach for ADHD.
Often all I want to feel is peace and I’m not sure I’ve felt that before. Do you ever feel like you just want to feel at peace?
Sending so much love
I absolutely do. Especially some brain peace! My head never stops and it gets intrusive x
Still no idea if I have ADHD, but hell this sounds like me too. Also I have terrible nightmares most nights, which makes me wake up feeling that I didn't sleep when I did too
Ooh the nightmares sound awful. I don’t get those thankfully. Xx
I’m 80+ and after listening to you describe your ADHD symptoms, I’m wondering if I have ADHD too as have many of the same symptoms you mentioned. I binge watch Utube or other sites until 2am, but only sleep until 6am but can’t seem to do anything during the day.
I have adhd. I cannot shut my brain off at night. I take prescribed sleep meds or i would not sleep. BUT... Ive found out the obvious, if i get 10,000 steps in each day, i can sleep without meds. My goal is less meds or no meds over time ❤
Weirdly yesterday was the first day in ages I got over the 10k steps and did aquafit and still couldn’t sleep 😴
@@BevThorogood have you tried melatonin? It's over the counter
@@SimplyKatieWalks no. I might look into that. The challenge is going to bed more than getting to sleep to be honest x