Causes, symptoms, and effects of insomnia

I would like to talk about the cause that came to me despite never having insomnia, as well as the changes that arose due to insomnia. I will also share my mindset and lifestyle habits in my efforts to overcome insomnia.

 

It seems that my insomnia has been around for more than 4 to 5 years. I have never had trouble sleeping while working, and I found it difficult to understand people who suffer from insomnia because I have never experienced such hardship myself. Setting an alarm to wake up in the morning was natural for me, but even I started to experience insomnia.

 

The failure of the family business began over five years ago, and even I, who am optimistic and easygoing, gradually became more sensitive.

 

The days of sleepless nights have continued a few times, becoming a habit, and I used to sleep well without even trying to fall asleep. However, I am now experiencing the pain of insomnia. I acknowledge and accept that I cannot undo the resentment towards my family and the financial losses caused by it, repeating this mentally hundreds of times while trying to sleep. But people are quite realistic. I believe I have tried many things. For me, who used to wake up feeling refreshed and consider sleeping well as part of a good day, not getting restful sleep has been an immense pain.

 

I tried taking headache medicine, calming pills, and even tried to sleep, but none of it was very effective. As soon as I lie down and close my eyes to sleep, worries about whether I can sleep well today flood in, so I think I have changed a lot myself. I feel that staying awake all night makes a person feel mentally foggy, and that makes it difficult for a person all day long. If it's just one difficult day, it's okay, but when one day turns into two, and then a month like that passes, I feel myself becoming mentally and physically exhausted.

 

After spending several years like that, I guess I have gradually become numb or accustomed to this life, and the anxiety, shock, and resentment that my body once accepted seem to have softened. My insomnia has also gradually improved. Of course, I use various methods. I also benefit from aromatherapy, and when I sleep, I sometimes play soft piano pieces or the sound of rain at a low volume. Additionally, I have undergone psychological counseling multiple times during this process to heal my mind, and even now, I meditate once a day while playing relaxing music in a comfortable position.

 

 

In the afternoon, I take a break by brewing and drinking a cup of coffee. I go for a walk every day. Currently, walking has become an indispensable part of my daily life. Listening to classical music or piano performances while walking is, above all, a precious time that heals my mind.

 

 

I try to take care of myself personally. I plan to continue caring for and cherishing myself so I can improve even more in the future. Some people around me don't understand those who struggle with insomnia, but I think it would be good to be more understanding of their perspective as well.