Thanks so much for this article. For me, my sleep situation changed markedly about 2 months ago, soon after I started my Substack.
I always have a lot of thoughts about various aspects of it. In no way do I see them as worries - it seems to be much more like excitement about things to do.
The same effect on sleeping, though. I’ll work on taking your advice.
I’m glad you found the article helpful! I totally get it — I’m the same way. My mind starts racing with ideas right when I’m supposed to be sleeping. Writing them down before bed and saving the planning for the next day has helped me a lot. Let me know how it works for you!
Thank for sharing this information. Due to having rheumatoid arthritis, I am in constant pain with knees and back. I am now trying (don’t laugh) Vicks vapor rub on knees and back at night. It is so far helping me sleep.
Not laughing at all — if it helps, that’s what matters! The menthol in Vicks can actually calm pain a bit and make it easier to sleep.
If you keep using it, just avoid putting it on broken skin and wash your hands after. Some folks also find Voltaren gel, capsaicin cream, or a heating pad before bed works well too. Hope you keep getting good sleep!
I have always been a history buff and especially focused in later years on the Presidents. When I have trouble sleeping, I just recite my “ritual.” I name each President, his party, the state from which he was elected (not always the same as his birth state), his wife’s maiden name, and the years he was in office. On a “good sleep” night, I can fall asleep before I get to Andrew Jackson! Other nights, I may get as far as George H.W. Bush.
Thanks so much for this article. For me, my sleep situation changed markedly about 2 months ago, soon after I started my Substack.
I always have a lot of thoughts about various aspects of it. In no way do I see them as worries - it seems to be much more like excitement about things to do.
The same effect on sleeping, though. I’ll work on taking your advice.
I’m glad you found the article helpful! I totally get it — I’m the same way. My mind starts racing with ideas right when I’m supposed to be sleeping. Writing them down before bed and saving the planning for the next day has helped me a lot. Let me know how it works for you!
Thank for sharing this information. Due to having rheumatoid arthritis, I am in constant pain with knees and back. I am now trying (don’t laugh) Vicks vapor rub on knees and back at night. It is so far helping me sleep.
Not laughing at all — if it helps, that’s what matters! The menthol in Vicks can actually calm pain a bit and make it easier to sleep.
If you keep using it, just avoid putting it on broken skin and wash your hands after. Some folks also find Voltaren gel, capsaicin cream, or a heating pad before bed works well too. Hope you keep getting good sleep!
I have always been a history buff and especially focused in later years on the Presidents. When I have trouble sleeping, I just recite my “ritual.” I name each President, his party, the state from which he was elected (not always the same as his birth state), his wife’s maiden name, and the years he was in office. On a “good sleep” night, I can fall asleep before I get to Andrew Jackson! Other nights, I may get as far as George H.W. Bush.
Love this—turning worry into a history quiz!