Reclaiming Sleep With Trauma-Informed Nighttime Routines

Reclaiming Sleep With Trauma-Informed Nighttime Routines

In this episode, we explore how CPTSD hijacks your sleep and why traditional sleep advice often fails trauma survivors. You'll discover a trauma-informed night routine designed to calm your nervous system, reduce hypervigilance, and help you finally reclaim restful, uninterrupted sleep without triggering shame or pressure.

What You'll Learn:
• Why CPTSD causes insomnia, nightmares, and restless sleep
• How to create a bedtime routine that feels safe, not rigid
• The role of nervous system regulation in falling asleep
• Simple grounding exercises to do before bed
• How to handle nighttime flashbacks or hyperarousal

Key Insights:
• Sleep disruptions in CPTSD are survival responses, not failures
• Traditional sleep hygiene can backfire for trauma survivors
• A predictable, low-demand routine signals safety to the brain
• Somatic practices like gentle stretching or body scans reduce cortisol
• Consistency matters more than perfection for rebuilding sleep trust

Recommended Resources:
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
• "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" by Pete Walker
• "Sleep and Recovery" – guided sleep meditations from Insight Timer

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