Treat emotions to cope with insomnia

By Sarah Brune, BFRP

Do you lie awake at night with thoughts racing around and around? It is not easy to shut-off the days anxieties, worries and stress. In our fast-paced busy lives there are a lot of factors that can lead to insomnia. The term insomnia refers to an inability to fall asleep or to remain asleep for an adequate length of time. This may causes chronic tiredness that badly affects your daily life.

Most people can overcome their insomnia by a variety of ways, but it is advisable to consult your GP if insomnia persists. Some possible ways are; taking a warm bath, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, light exercise, reading a book until you feel tired etc. Another option is the Bach Flower Remedies, which are natural, entirely safe, and gentle, non-habit forming and they will not interfere with any other medical treatment or modalities. They help with the emotions bringing a positive spin onto everyday situations.

Are you anxious of fearful about something? If you have unknown fears try Aspen for an inner peace, and for known fears try Mimulus to give you the courage to face trials and difficulties with confidence. For fears or over-concern for the welfare of others (especially family) Red Chestnut will assist you to care for them compassionately and calmly when asked to do so.

Stressed out and overwhelmed by your daily workload and responsibilities? Try Elm, this remedy can help you to put things into perspective, so that you can take on only what you can cope with, and at the same time look after your own needs.

Feeling over tired, exhausted and out of energy? Olive will help you regain the strength and ability to get through the day, at the same time helping you realise when it is time to take it easy.

Feeling stressed about a particular upcoming event e.g. exam, interview, and dental visit?
Rescue Remedy will help you face the situation in a better frame of mind, and will help to reduce your fear and nervousness. It is an emergency combination containing five flower remedies: Impatiens (keeps you calm), Star of Bethlehem (neutralizes trauma), Cherry Plum (restores balance), Rock Rose (restores courage and a peace of mind), and Clematis (keeps you focused). It can be taken as often as necessary before a stressful event and will provide comfort and reassurance.

Do you have an active mind with thoughts constantly going around and around, which however hard you try keep returning? Try White Chestnut for a peace of mind and clear head for positive problem solving. Worry can then be replaced by trust in a positive outcome and solutions to problems will come to mind easily.

Confused about the choices? Although the Bach flower system is a simple self-help system of healing it is sometimes hard to choose on our own. This is where a fully trained Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner who knows the indications of the remedies can guide us through the process which best fits in with our situation.

Sarah Brune is a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner and located in the Comox Valley, BC, Canada. For more information go to www.bachflowerscanada.com.