Sleep and Insomnia

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Many neurominorities struggle with insomnia. Regardless of the reason, here are some strategies you can consider.

Frequencies

Certain sound wave frequencies, such as 432Hz (Hertz), provided through the app “Calm,” have a neurological basis for initiating sleep. Consider finding a sound track you enjoy with the same frequency. If you use YouTube, just be aware that you will run into ads. This may be a good time to purchase a new track on iTunes!

Products

  • Weighted blankets

Apps

Headspace

  • Sleep music
  • Sleepcasts
    • With narrator gender choice
    • Customize balance between background and narration
  • Nature sounds

Loóna

  • Main Feature: Color while you listen to a sleepcast
    • Great for those who need an assigned task to sleep.
  • Selects color schemes based on preferences
  • Sleep music
  • And more…

Phone screenshot from the Loóna sleep app showing a pale 3D sculpture of a pagoda-style pavilion with curved roofs, a coiled dragon, a rabbit and other small figures on a round base, set against a purple dusk city skyline. Several yellow paper lanterns float above and a few red round lanterns hang in the pavilion. At the top: 'Progress 19%' with a progress bar, a video icon at left and a three-dot menu at right. At the bottom a purple button reads 'Light 5 round lanterns' beside a magnifier icon.Phone screenshot from the Loóna sleep app loading screen showing a dim, misty scene: a large leafy tree with a pale curved trunk, small glowing orange lights, and an empty chair beneath it. At the top left is a close X icon and the text 'Loading 52%'. At the bottom: 'Tips from Loóna' (the name in purple) and the gray text 'The main goal of doing an escape is to disengage from negative thoughts and quickly transport your mind to a relaxing place.'