Insomnia is super common for people with chonic illness conditions, and I've been an insomniac my whole life. I've found a few things that legitimately help me, though! I just wish I'd found them sooner.
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Pain Management
Circadian Rhythm
Sleepy Supplements
Comfort
Pain Management
Especially if you're hypermobile, this is for you.
I never thought a MAT FULL OF SPIKES would be the thing to send me off to dreamland, but here we are.
The Shakti Acupressure Mat
I have lots of SI joint and lower back pain, and this pillow helps keep things in alignment while I sleep.
Contour Legacy Leg & Knee Memory Foam Support Wedge Pillow Cushion
My favorite THC-free CBD.
Pure Spectrum CBD
A mess-free cooling gel. I keep this roll-on by my bed, in my purse, and my chiropractor applies it at every visit.
Sombra Cool Pain Relief Gel Roll On
Epsom salt baths for all the aches.
Equate Epsom Salt, Magnesium Sulfate, 128 oz (8lb), Unscented
Circadian Rhythm
I was prepared for blue-light blocking stuff to be a sham, a scam, a failure. But blocking blue light in the evening has really made a difference.
I fall asleep with these on every night. They really do make me sleepy.
Red Glasses - Blue Light Glasses
These glasses FIT OVER my regular glasses! Definitely worth the upgrade.
NightFall FITOVER Blue Blocking Glasses
I put these bulbs into a couple of cheap $10 lamps from Walmart, and put the lamps in our bedroom and my office for evening use. It definitely helps me getting sleepier faster.
Twilight Red Light Bulb
Sleepy Supplements
Resident melatonin addict… (don't worry, I have an actual deficiency)
Unfortunately, I've relied on liquid melatonin to get to sleep for a long time now - but it works! I have a melatonin deficiency.
Vitacost Melatonin Liquid -- 3 mg per serving - 2 fl oz
I take L-Theanine for sleep, anxiety, and ADHD symptoms.
My favorite pillow. I've bought several of these over the years. It's hard to find a pillow that works (especially a low-tox one) when you're hypermobile!
Latex Pillow - Brooklyn Bedding
The COZIEST, THICKEST, WARMEST, SOFTEST, flannel sheets you will ever find.
The Coziest Flannel Sheets Ever
I’ve bought so many pairs of winter pajamas and these are my FAVORITE. They’re cotton and very thick flannel.
Matching Family Flannel Women’s Classic PJ Set | The Company Store
