Why uncomfortable physical sensations can keep you awake even when you feel calm and relaxed

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If you are finding it hard to sleep because of uncomfortable physical sensations even when you feel calm and relaxed, you aren't alone!<br /><br />It's quite common to notice physical sensations that you might never have noticed when you self-monitor for sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation. Self-monitoring is a symptom of arousal — a big driver of chronic insomnia. A high level of arousal doesn't always involve feeling worried, anxious, or frustrated — it can involve self-monitoring, too.<br /><br />Related video:<br /><br />Why CBT-I is so effective when worry, anxiety, and a racing mind are fueling your chronic insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FooE0_XW4_c<br /><br />When we have a high level of arousal, any physical sensations are heightened and become more noticeable. So, it's quite likely that these feelings were either always there (and you are only just noticing them) or they could indeed be new sensations but they are being amplified by a heightened sense of arousal.<br /><br />When we combine self-monitoring and a heightened level of arousal with the bedroom environment (a place where we lie down in a dark place with nothing to distract the mind) it's easy to see how it becomes more likely that we will notice physical sensations that we would never have otherwise noticed.<br /><br />Related video:<br /><br />Why you might feel aches, pain, and discomfort when living with chronic insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0BCMalwaok<br /><br />Usually, the best course of action to take when uncomfortable physical sensations associated with heightened arousal are keeping you awake at night is to get out of bed until you feel relaxed and more comfortable. Then, return to the bed and repeat the process.<br /><br />This is a technique known as stimulus control, which is a core component of the most effective long-term treatment for chronic insomnia — cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).<br /><br />▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don't miss any videos): http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1<br /><br />My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching services that give people with insomnia all the skills and support they need to enjoy better sleep for the rest of their lives. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for people with insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube071219<br /><br />You can also find me here:<br /><br />Website: https://insomniacoach.com<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/insomniacoach<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/insomniacoach<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myinsomniacoach/<br /><br />All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or medical treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other licensed healthcare provider. All content is provided as is, and without warranties.<br /><br />#insomnia<br />#sleep

Why uncomfortable physical sensations can keep you awake even when you feel calm and relaxed

Insomnia Coach 1.2K views July 12, 2019 10:15 pm

If you are finding it hard to sleep because of uncomfortable physical sensations even when you feel calm and relaxed, you aren’t alone!

It’s quite common to notice physical sensations that you might never have noticed when you self-monitor for sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation. Self-monitoring is a symptom of arousal — a big driver of chronic insomnia. A high level of arousal doesn’t always involve feeling worried, anxious, or frustrated — it can involve self-monitoring, too.

Related video:

Why CBT-I is so effective when worry, anxiety, and a racing mind are fueling your chronic insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FooE0_XW4_c

When we have a high level of arousal, any physical sensations are heightened and become more noticeable. So, it’s quite likely that these feelings were either always there (and you are only just noticing them) or they could indeed be new sensations but they are being amplified by a heightened sense of arousal.

When we combine self-monitoring and a heightened level of arousal with the bedroom environment (a place where we lie down in a dark place with nothing to distract the mind) it’s easy to see how it becomes more likely that we will notice physical sensations that we would never have otherwise noticed.

Related video:

Why you might feel aches, pain, and discomfort when living with chronic insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0BCMalwaok

Usually, the best course of action to take when uncomfortable physical sensations associated with heightened arousal are keeping you awake at night is to get out of bed until you feel relaxed and more comfortable. Then, return to the bed and repeat the process.

This is a technique known as stimulus control, which is a core component of the most effective long-term treatment for chronic insomnia — cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don’t miss any videos): http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1

My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching services that give people with insomnia all the skills and support they need to enjoy better sleep for the rest of their lives. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for people with insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube071219

You can also find me here:

Website: https://insomniacoach.com
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All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or medical treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other licensed healthcare provider. All content is provided as is, and without warranties.

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