The Migraine Freedom Blog by Debbie Waidl

Mastering the Art of Sleep

Today, let's dive into a topic that many of us struggle with: getting quality sleep. While sleep is a common nightly ritual, achieving true mastery over it can often feel like an uphill battle.

Sound familiar?

We've all experienced our own unique sleep challenges - whether it's tossing and turning endlessly, waking up feeling like you've barely slept, or simply struggling to catch those elusive hours of restful slumber.

Today, let's dive into a topic that many of us struggle with: getting quality sleep. While sleep is a common nightly ritual, achieving true mastery over it can often feel like an uphill battle.

Sound familiar?

But fear not, because you're not alone in this struggle.

Many women we support face similar sleep woes, which is why we've dedicated an entire lesson to this topic on our program.

We call it Circadian Responsivity™ - essentially, it's how your body's internal clock responds to changes in your environment, like light and darkness, to regulate your body's normal functions.

For some, falling asleep feels like solving a complex puzzle, while others find their sleep rudely interrupted in the middle of the night. And then there's that zone where you're just too wired to sleep, no matter how exhausted you are.

But before we dive into solutions for each of these sleep stages, let's have a heart-to-heart. From my experience working with countless amazing women, one common thread keeps popping up - their sleep issues are often tangled up with stress.

That's why our first step is to focus on managing stress through mindfulness practices tailored to you. But if you find yourself still wrestling with your sheets, it might be time to pivot strategies.

Let's break down each sleep stage so you can pinpoint what might be blocking your nighttime zzzs.

If falling asleep is a challenge, you may be facing a melatonin deficiency issue. Melatonin is crucial for regulating our sleep-wake cycle, but many factors like screen time and hormonal imbalances can disrupt its production.

Similarly, issues like yeast overgrowth, magnesium deficiency, or low GABA levels can sabotage your ability to stay asleep all night. Understanding these root causes is key to finding effective solutions.

That's where a holistic approach comes in. While supplements like melatonin or GABA can be supportive, we always encourage exploring natural strategies first, like reducing screen time before bed or getting daily sunlight exposure.

And let's not forget the importance of adrenal health in maintaining a balanced sleep-wake cycle. By rebalancing your day and night rhythms and supporting your adrenals with adaptogens and glandular supplements, you can set the stage for better sleep.

Ultimately, understanding your specific sleep stage is crucial for personalized solutions. Establishing a bedtime routine, adjusting your room temperature, and minimizing exposure to EMFs are all powerful tools in your sleep arsenal.

Navigating sleep issues can be challenging, but remember, you're not alone. If you need more guidance or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Here's to unlocking the door to more pain-free days through better sleep!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debbie Waidl is the Owner of In The Balance Health Coaching LLC, and Founder of The Freedom From Migraines Method™ & The Migraine Freedom Protocol™
She supports busy moms living with Migraines.

Debbie will uncover what is holding them back from migraine freedom so they can live their life pain and symptom free, work productively, spend the time they want with family and friends, and stop missing out on the things they enjoy.

A message from Debbie:
"I was once right where you are now. 100% believing there was NO WAY to end migraines and my only option was to learn how to live with them or find that magic pill that maybe would work for a while. If anyone told me back then that I could end my pain once and for all, I would have called BS and popped another pill!

Skeptical times 10 was my middle name for sure because when you try it all and everyone tells you they can help you and they don’t. You stop believing… you lose HOPE!

I now realize I was approaching my migraines all backward.

I was trying to cover up symptoms versus trying to end my pain."

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