Local hypnotherapist from Bude offers a New Year gift to help fix sleep problems caused by anxiety and the pandemic.

Over the last 18 months there have been increased reports of the detrimental effects that the pandemic is having on people’s sleep. 

People’s levels of anxiety have increased and those who suffer from sleeping problems are struggling to get enough sleep. In fact, many people have actually found themselves suffering with sleep issues for the first time in their lives. 

Hypnotherapist, Debbie Routly said: “We need good quality sleep to function properly, and by stressing over the pandemic and its effect on the way we are living our lives we are keeping our minds and bodies wide awake and on high alert when they need to recharge. While it is natural to be worried about the future with the pandemic still impacting day to day life, we need to find ways to control these worries to limit the negative effects of poor sleep. 

“Not dealing with sleep issues can lead to being unable to fall asleep at all, waking  up several times during the night, having more intense and emotional dreams, waking up feeling tired and groggy the next morning, finding it difficult to concentrate or function properly, and feeling highly irritable. The bottom line is, sleep becomes  more elusive when we are anxious. Hypnosis can help many forms of sleep issues  such as insomnia.” 

Debbie, is working to combat those broken sleeping patterns with the power of hypnosis and is offering a complimentary hypnosis recording to show people how they can achieve the deep, restorative sleep they need and deserve. 

Debbie advises sleep hypnotherapy as a new approach to try as an alternative to traditional methods that perhaps do not work for everybody. 

Debbie added: “I teach my clients hypnotherapy techniques that will help them deal  with the barriers that are currently making their lives difficult. Unlike sleep medications, sleep  hypnotherapy has no side effects so it can be an aid for those who can’t or don’t want to take sleeping pills. Being unable to sleep only creates more frustration and leads to more tiredness, so I can’t recommend this hypnosis recording enough if you are experiencing sleep problems.” 

Alongside Debbie’s hypnosis recording tailored to improving sleep, she has also written a blog which includes five top strategies to achieve a calmer and better sleep: 

1. Limit news intake and avoid your mobiles and tablets for at least an hour before  bed. Do something to boost your mood before bed — a humorous television programme or an uplifting podcast can help you sleep. 

2. Have structure to your day. Our brains and bodies love structure. Wake, exercise,  eat and sleep at similar times each day. 

3. Focus on your breathing. Think about resting rather than sleeping. Follow your breathing by silently whispering the words ‘in’ and ‘out’ to induce sleep. 

4. Learn to relax. Relaxation can switch off the stress response, both physically and mentally. Find something that works for you, whether that is mindfulness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing or a long hot bath. 

5. If you can’t sleep, get out of bed. Your bed should not be a battleground. Instead, try to enjoy the sensation of merely resting. 

For more information contact Debbie on 07774 061411, [email protected] or visit debbieroutlyhypnotherapy.com