Your Postpartum Anxiety Natural Treatment Night Time Routine
Postpartum Anxiety Night Time Routine
If you've been having trouble settling down at night, experiencing heart palpitations, or struggling to fall asleep, you may be dealing with postpartum anxiety.
Today, I want to share my favorite nighttime routine to help you relax and fall asleep faster. I recently shared these tips with a client and thought they would be perfect for you, too!
For those who don’t know me, I’m Tara Gregorio, a certified women's herbal educator under Dr. Aviva Romm and a mama of twins.
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Now, let's talk about five ways to help your body feel safe and calm at night:
1. Make Time for a Bath:
I know you're busy, but try to extend your nighttime routine just a bit to care for yourself. Taking a bath with 1-2 cups of Epsom or magnesium flakes can help your body absorb magnesium, which relaxes muscles and eases tension. You can also add lavender essential oil or sesame oil for extra calming effects. After your bath, try applying oil to your body instead of cream to soothe your nervous system.
2. Take Herbal Remedies:
Herbal teas and tinctures can help calm your body before bed. If you're breastfeeding, choose safe options, but if you've stopped breastfeeding (which is often when anxiety sets in), consider chamomile tea or tinctures like valerian root or kava kava. Start with small amounts and adjust based on your needs.
3. Start a Worry Journal:
If your mind is racing with circular thoughts, jot them down in a journal. If you don't want anyone to see them, you can burn or throw away the pages later. This act of writing helps release subconscious thoughts that can contribute to anxiety. Don’t forget to end each journaling session by writing down what went well and three things you're grateful for.
4. Try EFT Tapping:
Once you’ve identified your worries, use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping to release them. It may seem simple, but tapping can help you process and let go of negative thoughts, which will ultimately help you relax and sleep better. I’ll be posting a video on how to practice this soon, so stay tuned!
5. Block Out Light and Noise:
To improve sleep quality, consider wearing an eye mask and using a sound machine. If your partner's or baby’s noises are keeping you up, try sleeping in a different room or using earplugs to create a peaceful environment. Also, note that your insomnia might be worse during a full moon or certain points in your menstrual cycle, so keep track of that and adjust as needed.
Conclusion
Take a bath with Epsom salts.
Incorporate calming herbs and tinctures.
Use EFT tapping to release negative thoughts.
Keep a worry journal and end it on a positive note.
Block out any light or noise to create the best sleep environment possible.
Remember, if you’re serious about healing postpartum anxiety naturally, join my free masterclass, where I’ll answer your questions and help you understand the root causes of what you're going through.
