Insomnia Psychosomatic and Holistic Meaning and Interpretation

The most common sleep problems include nightmares, bedwetting (enuresis), insomnia, narcolepsy (sleeping sickness), and sleepwalking. Refer to these specific terms for more information.

Insomnia is the abnormal absence of sleep, impacting both its quality and quantity. Psychological studies suggest that individuals suffering from insomnia often experience heightened emotions and anxiety. It's advisable to explore the concept of anxiety and strive to cultivate sensitivity rather than excessive emotional reactions. If a person believes that the night will bring solutions, any restlessness in their life may prevent them from sleeping until they find the expected solution.
The inability to sleep is often associated with a deep fear of letting go and surrendering control. It stems from a sense of insecurity, desiring to control every aspect of life. However, during sleep, mental faculties rest, making individuals more vulnerable as their senses remain alert to the unknown. Thus, by keeping the mind occupied with various thoughts, even fictitious ones, individuals prevent sleep. This leads to a life colored by tension, anxiety, guilt, and sometimes even paranoia. These feelings may result from past traumas like robbery or assault, creating extreme nervousness and decision-making difficulties. Falling asleep may feel like a mini-death, provoking fears of the unknown during the night. Insomnia can be closely tied to conscious or unconscious guilt, where individuals believe they don't deserve rest, often due to perceived failures in life or a self-imposed notion that "sleep is a waste of time." The thymus gland is linked to sleep, heart energy, and self-love. Insomnia may reflect one's ability to love oneself, trust in love, and by extension, trust in life. The path to recovery involves learning to relax, let go of control, and allow sleep to reclaim its place in one's life.



The path to recovery involves learning to relax, let go of control, and allow sleep to reclaim its place in one's life.

Anxiety is an irrational fear. Those who suffer from it constantly anticipate an unpredictable and unidentifiable danger. Anxiety hinders the ability to live in the present moment, causing ceaseless worry. It leads to excessive dwelling on the past, events experienced, or things that happened to others. People with anxiety possess fertile imaginations and often spend excessive time envisioning unlikely scenarios. They vigilantly search for signs that validate their anxieties.

When you sense an impending anxiety crisis, recognize that your imagination is taking over, preventing you from enjoying the present. Remind yourself that you don't need to prove anything. Be yourself, with your flaws and strengths, just like everyone else. Embrace the unknown, trusting your intuition to guide you when given the opportunity. It may also be helpful to place more trust in those around you and allow them to support you in their own way. This anxiety can sometimes be linked to agoraphobia, so it's worth looking into this term.

Anxiety often exhibits physical symptoms such as headaches, hot flashes, muscle tension, nervous palpitations, excessive sweating, increased vocalization, crying, and even insomnia. The "shiver of anguish" may be experienced, indicating fear, tightening of the throat, loss of self-control, and a sense of impending doom. Anxiety can lead to a disconnection between the physical world, where one maintains some control, and the immaterial world, where rational explanations are lacking. The feeling of being out of control and fearing that something catastrophic will happen at any moment can be overwhelming. Anxiety can emerge in any situation where your attention is fixated on fear, and it may be linked, either closely or remotely, to the fear of death or reminders thereof. Fears of the unknown and an unconscious denial of life and its processes contribute to this anxiety. By shifting your focus and having faith that the best is unfolding for you in the present moment and in the future, symptoms and the fear of death will subside.




Have faith that the best is happening for you in the present moment and in the future.

Menopause is a natural phenomenon that occurs in women around the age of fifty. It is commonly perceived as a challenging period marked by physical and emotional instability, akin to the difficulties of puberty. Symptoms include hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia, and nervousness (men may experience similar phenomena around the age of sixty, known as andropause, see this term).
Menopause represents a natural transition in a woman's life. Those experiencing the mentioned issues often struggle with accepting the aging process. Furthermore, as menopause marks the end of reproductive years, accepting the conclusion of this vital female function can be challenging. This transition requires women to rely more on their masculine principles to navigate this stage with ease. Women who find it difficult to embrace their masculine side may face greater challenges during this phase.
The more challenging this transition is, the more it signals the need to let go of the fear of aging. Despite the changes in bodily functions, one can still lead a fulfilling life. It's essential to redefine the concept of aging. Aging doesn't equate to death, disability, undesirability, isolation, or uselessness. With age, individuals typically become wiser due to accumulated experience and resources for coping with various situations.
Now, you must grant yourself the freedom to create for yourself. Prior to menopause, women are often occupied with procreation and catering to others. It's your time now to focus on self-creation, using your masculine principle to make deliberate decisions and spend more quality time with yourself.
During the autumn of life, a woman's body undergoes changes that require acceptance. This emotional period can stir up feelings of desirability, loveability, and self-worth. Reflecting on one's life may lead to regrets or a sense of missed opportunities. The first half of life is considered the "active period" where action, procreation, and construction predominate. It's characterized by rationality, active organization, and the dominance of the masculine or "Yang" side. However, during menopause, some women may feel diminished and tend to focus on domestic and social obligations, suppressing their femininity, sweetness, and creativity associated with the feminine or Yin side. Hot flashes during menopause may signify an inner conflict, with the feminine side being overshadowed by symptoms triggered by the masculine side. The most effective approach is to rediscover the valuable, wise woman within, accepting this transition as an opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. Affirm: "I embrace the transformations in my body and my inner, spiritual life, as well as my social and family life. I live in simplicity, savoring each moment and harnessing the power to create my life with the wisdom acquired through experiences."

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