Trouble Sleeping: Sleep-Aids and Tips

It does not need to be this way...

For those who are experiencing trouble sleeping there really is something new. An audio sleep-aid using natural sounds and visualization designed for the overactive mind. These sleep onset recordings virtually put you in a 'real' environment and, thru your own ability to visualize the setting, promote sleep induction. Some call this new concept revolutionary. Some call it a throw back to 'old time radio'. The innovator of this new concept, Brad McBride, calls it 'Virtual Dreaming'. worried girl

sleeping guy "I have experienced trouble sleeping... insomnia*, sleeplessness, anxiety for over 25 years. About 5 years ago I put together a CD for my own use that incorporated nature sounds (thunderstorms, wind, rain) with a subtle storyline. A story without words. This was a soundscape that 'moved'. As I mentally moved along with it, visualizing the setting, the bio-mechanics of sleeping were initiated" ...Brad McBride

Insomnia is an awful feeling. A lonely feeling. And quite frankly, if the insomnia is bad enough, a frightening feeling. It can affect your job, your relationships and ultimately your health.

Visit our homepage for a variety of sleep aiding dreamscapes; all mixed with the single goal of sleep onset in mind.

Below are a few tips to aid with sleep issues derived from my 25 years of insomnia

Make sure your sleeping quarters are not in disarray. Clutter is not the friend of an insomniac.

The human body is usually at its coolest during the sleeping cycle. On hot nights I have a frozen bottle of water next to my body.

Don't eat a large meal before sleep. While the rest of your body is trying to sleep your digestive system will be working overtime.

A glass of burgundy might be fine, a half-pint of vodka is a no-no and can lead to Alcohol Dependent Sleep Disorder (Google it)

Turn your alarm clock away from your view. Watching the clock can create a 'negative feedback' thought process that can be trouble.

Sometimes you just need to get up and do something. A chore, like washing the dishes, could clear your mind for sleeping.

Have a regular routine you do before bedtime and stick with it. i.e.: brush teeth, gargle, read a little, listen to soft music.

Are you a troubled sleeper on the road? Try bringing your own pillow. It works for me.

Consciously slow your breathing. A few minutes long slow breaths aids in sleep onset.

Self-induced eye tension is not good. Relax your eyes.... this is important.

If you are having fitful sleep, sip a little water in between 'fits' . Some people swear by this.

Visualize a relaxing or peaceful setting or maybe just a scenario that makes you happy.

Visualize a relaxing or peaceful setting? Being a world class insomniac myself I have heard this homeopathic suggestion dozens of times. It is not as easy as it sounds when your sleep is troubled by worries, problems, depression and/or stress going on in life. Our special audio sleep-aids bridge the gap between an overactive mind and 'visualizing a peaceful setting' by creating a virtually real world of relaxing nature sounds for sleep.

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*Insomnia can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Information on trouble sleeping presented at virtualdreamer.com is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

Here are a few sleep and insomnia related links you might find interesting:

The Insomnia Forums Insomnia on Wikipedia - The Mayo Clinic - WebMD - Women's Health Insomnia FAQ

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