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My Journey to get rid of Insomnia (Peaceful Sleeping Routine)

Writer: Mahaa Amer KhanMahaa Amer Khan

Atlast! This has been one of the least talked about yet the most common problem people have.

NO ITS NOT AN ABNORMALITY! It is a disorder that you develop but, can get rid of just the way I did.


Insomnia has become a part of those taboo topics that people find difficulty in talking about that’s why we don’t get to know how so many of us fight insomnia on daily basis and lose the battle every night.


I grew up always sleeping on time getting my 8-9 hours of sleep since the time I was a child. I loved my sleep more than anything I am sure everyone out there agrees. We all love to stay in that cozy bed wrapped up in our blankets and just enjoying how you don’t need to get out of the bed and you can just relax.


ITS JUST AMAZING (HAHA that’s the way I express sleeping)


So what is this Disorder then? Which is developed over a period of time and you are certainly not born with it? (I AM NOT A MEDICAL DOCTOR THIS IS JUST WHAT I WENT THROUGH)

When I put it into words “ There is something in the brain like some substance that is not being produced the way it should be something like a glitch in the brain that leaves us up all night, or gives us sleep in intervals, something that is not always attached to our habits and attitudes”.


I was never an insomniac and when I used to hear adults talk about it I would feel genuine pity towards them. It is not something as simple as it sounds. It messes up your head. You wake up tired and exhausted (I mean, whats worse than that).

Sleeping is the best therapy (LITERALLY)



So what are the causes of it. Insomnia is triggered due to stress, depression, emotional and psychological causes that could also be due to anger,any kind of trauma, worry, grief and in my case also due to my migraine. Whenever I would have migraine for days I would end up staying up all night. It got worse after I suddenly changed my routine from sleeping at 10pm to sleeping at 2am due to my unhealthy habit of wasting time on my mobile.


So to add, migraines and sudden change of routine could also be the reason why you stay up all night.


My brain just wont stop like I would keep thinking about unimportant stuff. Make up situations and wake up with more stress in the morning (LITERALLY, AN EMPTY BRAIN IS A DEVIL’S WORKSHOP). I am sure we all do this.


Staring at the roof and thinking about completely random stuff. In my case initially it wasn’t that boring since my roof has those shining green stars which I got sick and tired of counting (LOL). I would imagine stuff that would never happen and get stressed over how my life is becoming pointless and meaningless and even in the mornings I would wake up with the same arid thoughts. I would get into bed at 11pm and stay awake until 3am then somehow manage to sleep out of exhaustion and wake up at 5am again and this kept on becoming worse until I had to bring about a change in my routine.



1) So I will Discuss how I developed insomnia

2) How did I react and move towards my journey to get rid of it?

3) Did I take any medication (Homeopathic/ Allopathic)?

4) How do I take control of my day when I have not slept properly?

5) My Routine versus then and now


I had stopped exercising due to my overblown routine. Although I would be tired but, still would not be able to sleep. That’s when I had to go back to my old routine of investing time in exercising and finding time for my hobbies as well. The reason why I keep repeating how important is it to find time for yourself is because you feel yourself when you do something that you enjoy.


1) Exercise and Meditating

2) Enjoying your hobbies and making time for them even if its only over the weekend

So since I accepted it, I put myself first and my lazy habits aside. I would spend a little time in painting, writing ,baking or cooking something with my family. Next I would get in bed on time. I would block my mind from thinking anything at all. THE THINKING AND PLANNING IS TO BE DONE IN DAYLIGHT NOT AT NIGHT.


So instead of going for any medication (Since people suggested homeopathic medicines) I took the natural way out my making small changes in my routine. Just an alarm for all; I have still not completely gotten rid of it. But, since the time I exercise and meditate a couple of hours before going to bed I have started sleeping more than I usually would.


I avoid taking caffeine atleast two hours before my bed time. I wear comfy nightsuits and don’t tie my hair while going to bed. I am in my most comfy situation when I get into bed and before sleeping I encourage myself on all the accomplishments I have made.


It made sound vague but, trust me I know of people who have gone through long courses of medication and that has done zero for them. Be it going to therapy centers or whatever. Although to mention, getting full body massage is one of the most underrated therapy yet it’s the BEST!

All these changes that I brought in my routine weren’t brought in a day. Prolly, over a month’s time or more.


So give yourself time.

And stop telling yourself that you are sick


JUST LIKE ME, YOU CAN ALSO COME OUT OF IT THROUGH YOUR WILL POWER

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