16/05/2025
Struggling with grief and sleepless nights? You're not alone!
Studies show sleep disturbance is one of the most common symptoms of grief. When we're grieving, our bodies produce more cortisol - the stress hormone - which throws off our natural sleep-wake rhythm. Even when you're completely drained, your body can stay stuck in a hyper-alert, anxious state at night.
At night, it's quiet, still… and that’s often when the absence feels the loudest. For so many people, it's when the loneliness hits the most.
Instead of drifting off to sleep, your mind is working overtime—trying to make sense of everything. The loss, the pain, the memories, all the unanswered questions.
But even amongst the hardest nights, adding small bedtime rituals can help bring a sense of calm, safety and softness to the night. Creating a calming routine will help your body recognise it's time to rest and unwind.
Small rituals for a better nights sleep can include;
- Lavender scents
- Lighting a candle
- Herbal sleep teas
- Warm and weighted comfort
- Journalling
- Calming music and meditation
- Warm bath or shower
We hope, that anyone going through this phase doesn't feel alone. We're Sending you Hugs.
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