ADHD can make falling asleep a challenge, but there may be something to help, 'brown noise.' White and brown noise is a type of low-frequency noise that has been shown to benefit sleep quality, reduce stress, and improve focus across many personal experiences.
Studies have been performed into whether an optimum level of stimulation input could be required to benefit those suffering from ADHD. It was found that white noise supports both optimal stimulation theory and the Moderate Brain Arousel model hypothesis. Study references can be found below.
Citation. - Baijot S, Slama H, Söderlund G, Dan B, Deltenre P, Colin C, Deconinck N. Neuropsychological and neurophysiological benefits from white noise in children with and without ADHD. Behav Brain Funct. 2016 Mar 15;12(1):11. doi: 10.1186/s12993-016-0095-y. PMID: 26979812; PMCID: PMC4791764.
So What is Brown Noise?
Brown noise is a low-frequency, calming sound similar to rustling leaves or ocean waves.
It promotes relaxation and masks distractions.
How Brown Noise Helps with Sleep:
ADHD often leads to difficulties with sleep due to lack of stimulation and background noise. Causing the brain to make its own, with racing thoughts. (It's why the majority of us can sleep with the TV on in the background.)
Brown noise creates a soothing background sound that masks disruptive noises and noises that may grab your attention.
It helps slow down racing thoughts and induces a state of relaxation, facilitating sleep by providing a minimum, or perceived 'optimum,' amount of input.
Brown noise is a powerful tool for individuals with ADHD to achieve better sleep. It calms the mind, masks distractions, and promotes relaxation. By incorporating brown noise into your bedtime routine, you can create a peaceful sleep environment and wake up refreshed. Give it a go tonight.
It's free after all.
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