Mina Ameli Lykken usually puts on YouTube videos on the TV and falls asleep to the sound of them. – I listen to an American podcast called Dropouts, but it can actually be anything, as long as it’s entertaining. I can’t sleep without it. Lykken says that she does not primarily watch the videos at bedtime because she is bored. – There is more to not thinking about so much. If you focus on one thing instead of all the different thoughts in your head, it is a little easier to fall asleep. Mina Ameli Lykken and Peder Bjørke Aamot can both fall asleep to the sound of social media. His friend Peder Bjørke Aamot does not listen to podcasts, but sometimes falls asleep with the phone in his hand. – When I can’t sleep, I scroll on TikTok. It works quite well. Do you have to listen to something to fall asleep? Have your say at the bottom of the article. Steer away from the screen Elisabeth Flo-Groeneboom is a sleep researcher and professor of psychology at the University of Bergen. – Several studies indicate that many young people struggle with sleep. It is a worrying development, she says. Sleep researcher Elisabeth Flo-Groeneboom advises against looking at mobile phones at bedtime. Photo: Theodor Flo-Groeneboom Together with associate professor Kjersti Marie Blytt at the Department of Health and Care Sciences at the University of Western Norway, she is the host of the podcast The Power of Sleep. – It is good that young people try to find good habits to sleep better. She still believes that many people can benefit from asking themselves whether they depend on being stimulated all the time. – If you lie down looking at your mobile phone, it may feel like you fall asleep faster because you missed lying down and were bored. Nevertheless, it can disrupt the circadian rhythm and make it more difficult to fall asleep. Pop the plug, make a habit The market for podcasts and ASMR videos specifically made for falling asleep has been growing in recent years. Flo-Groeneboom points out that listening to someone talking can work worse than listening to music. – If you listen to something exciting, it can be counterproductive and prevent you from falling asleep. Many of those who slept with sound on, use headphones or earplugs, either to block out noise or to show consideration for those around them. – This can damage the ear canal while you sleep, if the volume is too high. Sleeping with earplugs can also lead to a build-up of earwax and can increase the risk of ear infections. Uncomfortably quiet Karoline Voldnes can struggle to sleep if it’s completely quiet. – If there is no fan on or other sound in the room, I listen to calm piano music to get tired. Karoline and Dina Voldnes have slightly different preferences when it comes to sound level and sleep. Photo: Mari Kaslegard / news His wife, Dina Voldnes, on the other hand, never listens to anything when she goes to sleep. – I prefer to be quiet and am probably not as dependent on always having to have the sound on as many others our age are. They believe that the younger generation in particular is very used to constant stimuli in the form of sound. – For example, I can’t just stand and empty the dishwasher. There must be some sound on, whether it’s a series, podcast or music, says Karoline. Be selective Flo-Groeneboom says that music, among other things, can lead to lower stress levels and is used as therapy for people of all ages with good results, including on sleep. – You can use music on your own too, but then it might be good to follow some rules. Firstly, you should be selective with what you watch, she says. – Not all music is suitable for falling asleep to. For example, an album with increasing tempo or volume can seem awakening. In addition, you should avoid listening to music that arouses strong emotions. The sleep researcher advises making a playlist of songs you think are nice and relaxing. – Feel free to use the music to calm down half an hour before sleep. If you leave it on throughout the night, it can impair the quality of your sleep. In conclusion, she offers the well-known advice: make it a habit. – Routines are good for sleep. Create an evening ritual that gives the body sufficient time to relax, and incorporate music in a way that is relaxing and consistent. Do you have to listen to something to fall asleep? Hello! Welcome to dialogue at news. Since you are logged in to other news services, you do not have to log in again here, but we need your consent to our terms of use for online dialogue Published 14.08.2024, at 04.54
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