sleeping poorly. I was drinking too much coffee. And I was lying in bed for hours, tense and hyperaware, waiting to feel “it” again.
Ironically, constantly checking for the sensation seemed to make me notice it even more.
My doctor suggested focusing on three things:
- Stop constantly searching for bugs. The more I obsessed over the possibility of insects, the more alert I became to every tiny sensation.
- Create a wind-down routine. I started putting away my screens before bed, stretching gently, and spending a few quiet minutes focusing on
