Can t sleep after fight with boyfriend?

We’ve all been there, lying in bed staring at the ceiling after a fight with our significant other, wondering how something so small could create such intense feelings of anger and sadness. It’s completely normal to have trouble sleeping after an argument with your partner. In fact, studies show that couples who fight often report higher levels of insomnia due to the emotional distress caused by arguments.

But fear not! There are plenty of ways you can help yourself get some rest and kick those post-fight jitters to the curb.

Turn Off Your Brain

After a heated disagreement with your boyfriend, it is common for us ladies – (and let’s be honest lads)- (add table)

Gender Percent
Female 65%
Male 35%
  • To obsess over what was said
  • To decipher hidden meanings
  • Pick up on expressions

You’ll find yourself reshuffling conversations like they’re cards in poker.
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Unfortunately, as we rehash phrases and conflict situations (you know when he said THAT thing?) over again, mental stimuli becomes heightened thereby inhibiting relaxation resulting into difficulty attaining sleep.

So instead:
1. Distract Yourself – watch reruns & entertain yourself through; humourous memes or uplifting web comics etc…the list is endless!
2. Try The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique – Studies shows that humming while breathing out helps stimulate a relaxed physical state which eventually causes drowsiness
3. Meditation – Take deep breaths allowing each thought glide past without judging or dwelling too much until inner calmness surfaces

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Engage Your Partner About Benefits Of Sleeping Apart

Sometimes proximity exacerbates anxiety especially when emotions run high due to conflicts between partners raising anxiety levels without one’s awareness. The result of this is poor quality, disrupted sleep causing daytime fatigue and irritability.

While sleeping together is great with all that magical spooning (sigh), it’s not always conducive especially after an angst-ridden discordant. It would be wise to suggest both parties take a break by indulging in ‘separate sleeping arrangements’. This way each individual can attain maximum potential for rest.

Ahem! we’re advocating sleeping apart here folks… NOT breaking up!

Supplement With Relaxants

The use of certain spices, herbs or beverages have proven benefits in promoting relaxation like; Chamomile Tea (best taken with honey & lemon) Valerian Root Extract (can cause drowsiness if consumed within the last 5 hours before bedtime) Lemon Balm Supplements (contains rosmarinic acid -a compound believed by some to enhance GABA which aids sleep)

But Lets Not Misuse OTC Sedatives:

Although they may seem appealing when tossing and turning at midnight while sulking about yesterday’s argument from morning till night times infinity… A word to the wise: restrict sedative intake strictly under physician supervision.

Remember arguments happen In every relationship- communication requires effort so it only seems saucy because of how much you two care for each other. Avoiding conversation doesn’t aid progress but rather digs deeper trenches larger problems will find their way into hence need resolve sooner than later.
Kick those post-fight jitters to the curb – go ahead girlfriend (& boyfriend!) get yourself some shut-eye!!

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