How I found a cure for insomnia

Hey guys, since a month I don't have Insomnia anymore and I can not share how good that feels.
I have suffered from it for over 10 years, but since learning simple meditation techniques, I sleep every night. Not so much as a normal person, but my body is rested and my mind is bright.

I wrote a blog about it. Just some simple information on how the meditation works and how it affects me. If you have questions about it, feel free to ask.

regards, Erik

https://locomotieferik.wordpress.com/20 ... -insomnia/

Thanks Erik. I tried meditation and it definitely helps. After some years of observation and trial/error, I discovered that the following definitely adds to my insomnia:

- watching tv or any bright screen shortly before sleeping
- eating before sleeping
- having an unproductive day
- unresolved arguments
- exercising shortly before sleep
- alcohol
- consuming liquids shortly before sleep

And the solution that honestly works is to simply avoid/correct those behaviours. If I do the following, I sleep well (or at least much better):

- avoid any screens a couple hours before planning on going to sleep. There's something about the bright unnatural light and/or the frequency of the screen (technically it's "refresh rate") that causes my mind to race which results in insomnia
- avoid eating at least a few hours before bed. A full stomach always results in sleepless nights for me.
- if I feel I haven't been productive that day, it's as if my conscience is punishing me for my laziness
- resolve arguments before hitting the pillow
- don't exercise at least 5+/- hours before sleep. Exercise elevates your heart rate for many hours after you're done,.... this always keeps me up.
- although some people may sleep better with alcohol, it does the opposite for me
- liquids make me pee in the middle of the night which means I have to get up and go = interrupted sleep.