When I think about life in the 1920’s, the image doesn’t include insomnia.
People worked hard then. They walked a lot, too, as cars were not the norm everywhere. I imagined they would be so tired that sleep would not be a problem.
1920’s family with a wagon. I get tired just thinking about traveling like this! Photo by srv007. Click photo for more info.
On the other hand, some common worries have always existed like how to pay the bills and feed a family, and worries about sickness and more.
Insomnia Man as I call him, Photo by Aaron Edwards. Click on it for more info.
Wakefulness and restless sleeping were enough of a problem that Rev. Dr. Charles R. Brown, the dean of Yale Divinity School, shared his formula for combating insomnia. It was originally printed by the AP, and the Index-Journal in Greenwood, South Carolina, reprinted it on 21 Jan 1927.
Rev. Dr. Charles R. Brown’s formula for insomnia
It reminds me of self-hypnosis and meditation. Probably worked then; probably works now. What do you think?
Copyright © 2017 Nancy H. Vest All Rights Reserved
I will try that the next time I have trouble falling back asleep. Recalling the words might be part of the process 🙂
I think it gets to be hypnotic and relaxing to say the words slowly. I’m going to try it, too. 🙂