Perchance To Dream

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I've had insomnia my whole life and was actively deprived of sleep by my partners as a grownup. In the past couple of years I've made a concerted effort to practice good sleep hygiene and some breathing exercises that promote sleep and reduce anxiety. The first I tried and most effective has been the 4-7-8 Breath as demonstrated by Dr. Weil, here. 

I feel like a new person. 


Laid down woman, sleeping, 1899 painting by Felix Vallotton

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