A month ago, I wasn’t sleeping well, I have had bouts of this for the last 5 years. I can pin point why, it is usually when I feel overwhelm in terms of emotional stressors and practical work-related things. Recently my 11-year-old son asked how my sleep was, we were on the way to the airport for a 5-day break. “my sleep is better this last week or so with certain work things being a success and I am excited we are going away for a break near the sea, so that helps” I replied. “Perhaps you should think about the good things about the world and what good you enjoy before going to sleep, have a list in your head mum that would work” my son helpfully offered. That’s what I have started to actively do. I have previously done it when I have felt good about things, but not always when I feel wobbly. So, if we are to give it a name, then it would be gratitude, but I can’t get with that term at all. Health gurus, wellness people, spiritual people have done gra...
A blog about teenage mental health, anxiety, social anxiety, relationships, parenting and much more. I am a Child & Adolescent therapist in private practice and post adoption.
