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It is much easier to sleep when you aren't worrying about "sin" and going to hell.
I remember growing up in a religious family, I had many nightmares. I have not had any since I left religion and trying to be religious behind me.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.notallatheists! Perhaps I am doomed to forever sleep poorly due to my ex catholicism! 
Nah I know the real reason why. heh
demifeministgal
Level 8
Sep 3, 2020
1
I can see how that would be true. Although it hasn't been for me yet. Insomnia 
GoodMan
Level 7
Sep 2, 2020
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I recommend listening to NPR or the BBC oh really low volume, just loud enough that you8 can listen if you want. I started listening when I experienced a little insomnia. I figured if it didn't help me sleep, at least I'd learn something. It cured the insomnia for me.
Well of course...It's way easier to get good sleep when you known there isn't some monster hovering over your body, who can, at any moment, and for any reason, KILL YOU!
MakeItGood
Level 7
Sep 2, 2020
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Just to be sure... you are talking about god... right?
@snytiger6 lol yes 
I sleep so well, with no guilt in my mind...only the prostate plays tricks with me!
Merseyman1
Level 9
Sep 2, 2020
1
You couldn't prove this by me. I have a terrible time getting any sleep. It's been like this for years.
Sgt_Spanky
Level 8
Sep 1, 2020
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I did have a few spells of intermittent insomnia. Just couldn't get my mind to shut down. I started listening to NPR when I go to bed, figuring if I couldn't sleep I'd at least learn something. As it turns out NPR usually puts me to sleep at night.
I aldo listen during part of the day, but then it keeps my mind engaged.
It’s hard to sleep with a guilty conscience.
That’s what you get with religion, guilt, otherwise the sin they warn about doesn’t actually stick.
Your insecurities magnify fear, fear readily converts to guilt, guilt is perceived as sin, sin brings on hell, hell brings on fear and around and around it goes.
Willow_Wisp
Level 8
Sep 1, 2020
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I sleep like a log and before I fall asleep I wonder where my mind will take me in my dreams. And in the morning I am bright eyed and bushy tailed. ready to commence to carpe another deim. 
oldFloyd
Level 8
Sep 1, 2020
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I only wish I had some control of what my dreams would consist of and where my mind would take me in my dreams.
showoff! 
I have a difficult time accepting these results. Sleep quality is largely related to physical health. Smokers, overweight people, people with vascular or bronchial issues have a greater chance of sleeping difficulties. It’s a negative feedback loop. The primary issue leads to bad sleep and bad sleep worsens the primary cause and can lead to other causes that lead to even worse sleep.
paul1967
Level 8
Sep 1, 2020
1
I think it is the lack of psychological issues related to the guilt, fear and shame religion instills in the minds of believers.
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