Day 8 to Day 13: Finding Solutions

So I've been trying to get my sleeping back on track, literally nothing seemed to work.  I didn't bother blog about my days because they were extremely boring.  I couldn't sleep at night so I slept during the day.  Then, I would be up for 24 hours and then sleep for 12.  And it went on like this for 5 days. So, since Monday was coming I planned to do a 3 day religious fast.  Sunday night I could not sleep, as per usual, however Monday night I slept soundly even though I had a couple of naps in during the day. Now that I'm on Day 2 of the religious fast inshaAllah I will sleep well tonight.  But you'll only find out in a future blog post describing my experience.

I started to burn musk incense in my room.  I found the one I've been looking for, like forever.  It's very relaxing.  I definitely recommend it to everyone!  Best. Smell. Ever!  I suddenly felt the need to start praying and meditating.  Wallah thats the best feeling ever.  My mind was cleared of all the fogginess harbouring inside.  Everything was in it's best perspective.  It didn't feel like a chore... just natural.  I was happy, it felt so nice.  My anxiety levels lowered instantly.  I haven't necessarily slept-in when I started burning it about 2 days ago. So relieved! Alhamdulillah.

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Little things that I noticed, kept me awake at night or interrupted my sleep: the foul smell of my upstairs neighbours' food, having a stressful day of over thinking or hearing about family problems, not eating enough food throughout the day or not drinking enough water, not exerting myself in physical or mental aspects of live.  I can say that I really do lead an unhealthy lifestyle.  But with my messed up sleeping pattern, I feel so depressed.  I usually feel exhausted like crazy.

I know I need to be more consistent with my blog post... but there needs to be something interesting to read!


Take Care & InshaAllah Khair