How to Build a Calming Night Routine for Better Sleep with CPTSD

How to Build a Calming Night Routine for Better Sleep with CPTSD

In this episode, we explore the deep connection between CPTSD and sleep disturbances, and how a carefully crafted night routine can become a powerful tool for healing. Discover practical steps to calm your nervous system, reduce nightmares, and finally get the restorative sleep your body craves.

What You'll Learn:
• Why CPTSD disrupts your sleep cycle and hyperarousal
• How to create a wind-down routine that signals safety
• The role of grounding techniques before bedtime
• Tips for managing intrusive thoughts at night
• How to build consistency without perfectionism

Key Insights:
• Sleep is not just rest—it's a trauma recovery opportunity
• Your bedtime routine can rewire fear responses
• Hypervigilance drops when the environment feels safe
• Small, repeated actions train the brain for rest
• Healing sleep requires addressing both body and mind

Recommended Resources:
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
• "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" by Pete Walker
• "Sleep Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com.
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