Sleep therapy for depersonalization
Depersonalization is caused by a tired mind, not from lack of sleep, but from the habit of constantly thinking in fear. This often interferes with actual sleep and also with appetite. The strange sensations caused by an exhausted mind fuel worry and the cycle continues. To break the cycle, one must learn to change their thinking and a nutrition plan geared towards naturally increasing serotonin in the brain and keeping blood sugar levels balanced is another must.
Many complain that they cannot sleep due to the stress and worry that accompany depersonalization / derealization. The symptoms mimic what the person believes to be a “true illness” and has difficulty settling in at night and getting a good night’s sleep.
To get a good night’s rest, one must learn to change their thinking and use an eating plan to promote energy during the day and sleepiness before bed will allow them to get a good night’s sleep and feel really fresh and clear in the morning. morning. .
This is not difficult and best of all, it works!
Sleep nutrition
A simple plan to promote good sleep is to start by including a lean protein with every meal and snack. Never skip your protein (fish, meat, poultry, or dairy) with meals and snacks.
The science behind this is that it builds amino acids, the precursor to serotonin (the feel-good chemical in the brain). It also affects your sleep center.
Following this eating plan throughout the day increases serotonin. To release it, to induce the quiet sleepiness one should experience before bed, a complex carbohydrate (bread, toast, whole grain cereal, etc.) would be taken as a bedtime snack, without protein. This releases serotonin in the brain and allows for a good night’s sleep, waking up refreshed, both physically and emotionally, in the morning.
Sleeping mindset
Your mindset is very important when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. If you worry all day with fear of sleeping at night, this fear will become a self-fulfilling prophecy, that is, your thoughts will reflect your physical reactions.
It’s time to break the cycle of sleep-related worries. You need to get out of the habit of thinking fearfully about not being able to sleep.
– Get caught up in the negative and fearful thought of “what if” in relation to your ability to sleep. Be aware of this habit and learn to break it.
– Not being able to fall asleep is also because one is not tired enough to sleep. Exercising outdoors is essential to creating a sleepy mindset before bed.
– Learning to relax the mind and body is also an important exercise that can be accomplished through meditation and systematic loosening of muscle groups while in bed.
– Above all, give yourself permission not to sleep and the dream will surprise you. It is “trying” too hard that keeps you from falling asleep.
Sleep is a factor that helps you see things more clearly the next day, cope with stress and think clearly. Yes, depersonalization is the result of a tired mind, but this is from worrying and studying yourself in fear all day. Tiredness is not the same as lack of sleep, BUT a good night’s rest will allow you to use your steps to interrupt Depersonalization more effectively. These steps can be found in our Depersonalization Treatment Program and Counseling Services.