What should you do if a senior boarding student has been suffering from insomnia since the winter vacation?

Hello. I also experienced insomnia during my senior year of high school, when I was living in a dormitory. At the time, I found that both internal and external factors contributed to my sleep difficulties. Internally, I was dealing with anxiety and irritability. After the lights went out, my thoughts would often wander. Externally, my roommate's snoring was a significant source of disruption.

I attempted to address my insomnia problem using two different approaches.

The first step is to address external factors, which is often the simplest solution. I rented a house outside the school for the second semester because I couldn't ask my roommate to leave or ask him to stop snoring.

The second approach is to address the internal causes, which include anxiety and excessive thoughts in bed. I have considered a number of potential solutions, including but not limited to counting sheep, emptying the mind to control thoughts, meditation, and so on. However, none of these techniques have yielded significant results. Later on, I tried a different approach. It's often more helpful to redirect than to block. Given my inclination to think things over in bed, I've simply taken control of what I think about when I sleep.

I have found that I often fall asleep quite easily when I lie in bed and start to imagine the content of a novel I am reading. This usually includes characters, plots, settings and so on.

I came to understand that this method of falling asleep involves guiding thoughts to specific content to avoid the influence of other anxious content on the brain, which allows the brain to enter a state of pleasure and fall asleep peacefully.

If you suffer from insomnia because you find it difficult to stop your thoughts from running while you are asleep and this causes you anxiety, you might like to try this method.

We're sorry to hear that you're going through this.

It would be helpful for us to understand your lifestyle a little better. For instance, do you exercise regularly? Do you have a regular routine? Do you often stay up late or are you under too much stress? These factors may be contributing to your insomnia.

Secondly, the Spring Festival lasts ten days and the winter vacation is spent staying up late. Even if you have returned to school, your biological clock may still not have fully adjusted, which could potentially lead to sleep disorders. Additionally, study pressure may also be a contributing factor to insomnia.

It is not uncommon for students in their final years of high school to experience a great deal of pressure from their studies. It can sometimes be challenging to find ways to release this pressure, which can result in sleep disturbances. Based on your description of the situation, it seems that your difficulties may be related to stress in your personal life.

You mentioned that you are a boarding student in your third year of high school, which can be a challenging transition. It's understandable that you're facing some pressure from your studies and the shift to a new living environment, which might be contributing to your insomnia.

I hope you will find my suggestions helpful in dealing with insomnia.

It may be helpful to try to maintain a regular sleep schedule and ensure the quality of your sleep every day.

It would be beneficial to incorporate some moderate exercise into your daily routine, though it might be best to avoid strenuous exercise in the evening.

It might be helpful to find a way to relax, such as meditation or deep breathing, to relieve stress.

It might be helpful to consider making some changes to your environment. For instance, you could try ensuring that your bedroom is well ventilated and quiet, controlling the light, and avoiding using electronic devices (such as mobile phones and computers).

If you have tried the above methods but still cannot relieve insomnia, you may wish to consider contacting a doctor for further assistance.

If these measures do not help you fall asleep, it might be helpful to seek the advice of a professional, such as a psychologist or sleep specialist.

Hello, question owner!

From your description, I can tell you're feeling anxious about this insomnia affecting your schoolwork. But you're also perceptive and tackle problems head-on, seeking solutions. That's great!

You described some insomnia at the beginning of the third year of high school. Initially, you thought it was because you hadn't adjusted to the winter break schedule. However, the insomnia that lasted almost two weeks made you feel anxious and overwhelmed. Is that correct?

All problems are our resources. When we are confused, we must simply keep noticing. When you first had insomnia, what did you do? Did you overthink, or was it because of the pressure of studying?

Tell me, have you had any good rest in the two weeks since the start of the semester?

Tell your parents or friends what's going on.

If you get the rest you need, what will you do to make it happen? How will you be different after you do?

You will notice the change.

The third year of high school is stressful. When you can't sleep, you're worried about how it will affect your studies. But worrying makes it more likely to happen. So relax.

I don't know your specific situation, but I'm going to give you some advice based on your description because I think it will help you.

First, seek help from a professional counselor.

If insomnia is affecting your studies and life, you must communicate more with your parents, communicate with your teachers, and seek help from professional counselors. They will use professional techniques to help you find the reasons behind insomnia and give you the strength to grow, so that it will not affect your participation in the college entrance examination.

Second, you need to be more aware and clear.

Nothing happens for no reason. You must be aware of why you feel this way. When did it start?

What were you doing at the time? What did you want?

You must be aware of your true inner needs in order to clarify yourself, reconcile with yourself, and grow.

Relax your body.

Senior year is stressful, and other factors can affect your sleep and make you feel nervous. Learn to relax your body. Practice meditation. Listen to music or follow meditation guidance. Focus on your breathing to relax and stop thinking too much. This will help you calm down.

Next, look for positive experiences.

It's simple. When we don't sleep well, we feel negative emotions and anxiety. We need to actively look for good experiences inside. This will calm our hearts, spread a comfortable and happy feeling throughout our bodies, relax our bodies, and make us more motivated and energetic to make changes.

You should exercise more.

Exercise is an effective way to relieve stress and anxiety. Athletes can help us sleep well because during exercise, our brains secrete dopamine, which produces a sense of pleasure. Additionally, exercise is a powerful way to vent emotions, relieve tension, and bring peace to our hearts.

If this situation persists and does not improve, you must try the suggestions I have made above. You should also communicate with your parents and teachers. We must learn to distract ourselves and not dwell on the fact that we are not sleeping well. We need to use our experiences to replace negative experiences. Only in this way can we relax ourselves and our minds, which can help to relieve our emotions and allow us to have a good night's sleep. This is essential for the second half of our senior year, when we will need to take on challenges, make breakthroughs, and get good grades.