Trouble sleeping...

[Rhea]

Hi loves!!

I was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to this: for the past 6 months or so my ability to fall asleep and stay asleep has been tricky. I'll either wake up multiple times, have strange dream sequences where I feel half awake and half asleep, or when I try to lay down and make a conscious effort to relax my body I'll suddenly feel intense layers of energy (tingling sensations) moving down through my body or concentrated in my chest area. I don't know if this would constitute insomnia but there are so many days where I feel very restless or extremely groggy and fatigued. It's worrisome because in general I have a lot of chronic health issues and it feels as if my body is having trouble healing when I'm not able to get a good night's sleep for months at a time!

Are there any herbs that you all use to help with falling asleep and staying asleep?

Love and blessings to you all.

[Tiffany]

Hello aneesah.

I’ve had trouble sleeping for quite some time and what really helps at the moment is prayer, eft, meditation - basically getting those thoughts out that are hindering my sleep.

Also, I learned CBT and acceptance therapy from a therapist years ago when I got sick due to lack of sleep. An example of me rephrasing am anxiety provoking thought is - “it is okay that I am not asleep now, I will fall asleep soon” or “even though I didn’t get enough sleep last night, I will be able to function throughout the day (acceptance).

I like to drink peppermint or chamomile before bedtime; it calms me down.

Hope this serves you well

[Maryam]

Hey loves!
For sleep I work with:
1. melatonin(but not long term)
2. Valerian(my favorite form is as a capsule. It tastes really weird) I have a capsule that I believe has Valerian, hops, and Passion flower.
3. I also love Passion flower, chamomile, catnip, and lemon. balm. I actually have a blend on resonance etsy called sweet dreams.
4. I also use Kava Kava
5. I also use essential oils and created a blend for that too. The main ingredient is two different types of chamomile.
6. I also sleep with a lavender pillow and have a specific pillow that is for improving sleep.

I hope this helps. I dealt with insomnia for years so I kind of know a lot about it.

[Rhea]

thank you so much for your responses! i will definitely put into practice what was suggested.

much love to you both.

[alinkamaja]

I’m sorry you’re going through this—months of fragmented sleep will drain anyone, especially with chronic health issues. What you describe (multiple awakenings, half-awake dream sequences, chest-centered tingling/waves of energy) often points to a nervous system stuck in “alert” mode at night. Here are steps that reliably help and are safe to try while you check in with your clinician:

• Stabilize the rhythm: same wake-up time daily for 2–3 weeks (even after a bad night). Morning light (10–20 min outdoors) and movement anchor your clock.  
• Trim hidden disruptors: no caffeine after ~8 hours before bedtime; keep alcohol and late heavy meals out of the 3–4 hours before bed. Nicotine and some supplements can also fragment sleep.  
• Create a short wind-down (20–40 min): low light, screens on night mode or off, calming routine (warm shower, light stretch, reading).  
• Bed = sleep only: if you can’t fall asleep after ~20–30 min, get up, do something quiet in dim light, and return when sleepy. This prevents your brain from pairing bed with wakefulness.  
• Meet the “energy waves” differently: label them (“here’s that tingling/charge”), slow exhale breathing (inhale 4, exhale 6–8), and a gentle body scan or progressive relax—aim to be comfortable rather than to “make sleep happen.”  
• Environment: cool (17–19°C), dark, quiet (or steady noise), comfortable mattress/pillow.  
• Track briefly: a 2-week sleep diary (bedtime, wake time, awakenings, caffeine, alcohol, meds) helps spot patterns and gives your doctor useful data.

Check with your healthcare provider if you notice: loud snoring, gasping/choking at night, morning headaches, leg urges/creeping sensations, new meds that affect sleep, chest pain or breathlessness, or if the tingling/palpitations are new or worsening. They can rule out sleep apnea, RLS, thyroid/iron issues, reflux, and medication effects. If available, ask about CBT-I (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia)—it’s first-line and very effective.

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