Mapping my sleep routine

Thank you for your feedback, coaches. I really thought to myself before I got your reply, “What is it that I really need here?” So I listened to Creating Safety and decided to map out my nervous system. And what happens at night for me what’s the cycle? So I just relived the cycle I go through at night.

I started first with the breakdown from ventral vagal to dorsal vagal. I noticed each step I went through, relived the tears, and opened up to the emotions I felt.

Then, I started from dorsal vagal and made my way back up to ventral vagal, mapping out what would support me and help me find my way back. It was a really beautiful moment, and when I came home, I shared it all with my partner. I realized I was being unkind to myself and thought about what I can do to soften my nights and what breaking free from this cycle means to me.

And that’s exactly what I did. I think mapping it out and seeing the experience I go through in front of me helped. Seeing it for what it is and loving myself a little bit more than I already do.

I’ve booked an acupuncture session, and I’m going to see a GP on Friday to talk about my options moving forward.

Thank you, coaches. X

 

Answer:

Thank you for sharing! Look what you created for yourself! Let yourself enjoy this moment and what it feels like. It sounds like you have a solid plan in place. Keep supporting yourself. Keep listening to yourself. Keep checking in with your nervous system. What other tools and resources do you have available to you?  How can you be extra kind on days that aren’t as beautiful? How can you build a practice that encourages you to keep working towards your goals?  We’re here to help, any time.