CPTSD Sleep: Hypervigilance Night Protocol Before Bedtime

CPTSD Sleep: Hypervigilance Night Protocol Before Bedtime

July 14, 2026 · 30 min

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This episode discusses a protocol for managing sleep and hypervigilance in individuals with CPTSD.

In this episode, we cover Sleep. The conversation opens with: Welcome to CPTSD: Let's Make Sense of This Shit. I'm Gregory and tonight we are taking up CPTSD Sleep: Hypervigilance Night Protocol Before Bedtime. This show stays tightly focused on the thirty to sixty minutes right before lights out because those final moments often decide whether the nervous system settles or stays on guard. We will walk through one clear protocol you can use on the spot and take with you into future nights. Listen for the key context, practical takeaways, and the most important points to carry forward. What You'll Learn: • Core context for Sleep • Practical steps you can use today • How stress shows up in the body during this pattern • What to watch for when intensity rises • One takeaway to practice after listening Key Insights: • Small actions compound over time • Body cues matter as much as thoughts • Support and pacing reduce overwhelm Recommended Resources: • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk • grounding exercises • somatic experiencing 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com . 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free…

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