Thank you for making me sleep again
25.4.2019
Translation: machine translated
I find it hard to fall asleep. I often still have my eyes open at two in the morning. The Dodow sleep activator could well be my saviour.
Thinking about myself and my life, alone and in peace and quiet, is one of my favourite pastimes. I let my thoughts come and go, the good and the bad, sometimes confusing, sometimes satisfying. I can get completely lost in them for hours on end. Unfortunately, this often happens before I fall asleep. And even though I love to ramble on in my thoughts, I still have to go to work the next morning. If I've only had three or four hours' sleep, my productivity will suffer.
In order to fall asleep, I absolutely have to free myself from all this. But that's easier said than done. I need help! Could Dodow be the solution? It might be. I decide to test this sleep activator.
Unpacking and off to dodo(w)
It's packaging already makes a difference. It has a little feminine edge to it that I don't mind at all. After all, I'm looking to fall asleep, not prove my masculinity. The box contains the Dodow, its user manual and batteries. Fortunately, otherwise I'd have had to go and get some. There's nothing worse than buying a battery-powered device only to find that they're not included. The horror!
Dodow installs in seconds. Simply open the compartment on the back, insert the batteries and the device is ready to use. It's child's play!
It's going to be all blue
You won't find an on/off button on the Dodow. Thanks to its touch-sensitive surface, a simple press of the finger is all it takes to switch the device on. The easy operation in the dark is particularly appreciated.
The sleep activator has two modes. Pressing once triggers the 8-minute mode. Pressing twice switches the device to 20-minute mode. When the Dodow is switched on, its light illuminates the ceiling of your bedroom in a pleasant blue. Once the sleep mode is over, the device switches off automatically. To switch it back on manually, simply press the surface for three seconds.
And now, how do you go to sleep?
It's relatively simple, just synchronise your breathing with the light. You inhale as the halo of light expands, and exhale as it shrinks. That's the secret. By slowing down your breathing, you stimulate your baroreflex and rebalance your nervous system. You then enter a state of relaxation that stops the release of neurotransmitters. As your body relaxes, you become less and less receptive to thoughts or ambient noise. Normally, the 8-minute mode is enough to reach this state. This was the case for me. If you need more time, you can restart the device or switch to 20-minute mode.
Overview
I have to admit that at first I was a bit sceptical about this device, which is supposed to make it easier to fall asleep. I'd tried this sort of thing in the past without ever getting satisfactory results. But Dodow really helped me. This device is really great. By concentrating on the light and on my breathing, I can get rid of my thoughts and my body can really relax. It takes willpower, though, because otherwise I find myself ignoring the device and plunging back into my thoughts. But I don't forget my favourite pastime, and some evenings I leave the Dodow switched off. I only use it when my thoughts are overwhelming me and I have no alternative but to fall asleep. When I find myself in this situation, it's reassuring to know that all I have to do is switch on the little assistant on my bedside table.
I would recommend Dodow to anyone who has trouble falling asleep. It's a simple, effective product with an elegant design and doesn't cost very much.
Do you also suffer from sleep problems and have you found a solution that works for you? Let me know in the comments and share your knowledge.
Riding my motorbike makes me feel free, fishing brings out my inner hunter, using my camera gets me creative. I make my money messing around with toys all day.
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