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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, according to theMayo Clinic.
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(Coelho says she aims for nine.)
Another common epilepsy trigger is stress.
As many of us know all too well, stress and sleep are closely linked.
That being said, Coelho is all about protecting her downtime.
When you get sick, you always learn something from it, she says.
In her case, shes learned the power of saying no to late-night Fashion Week parties.
Below, Coelho walks SELF through the rest of her sacred bedtime routine.
Sleeping is my biggest priority, every single day.
I’ve said no to so many jobs when traveling because I know I need to get my sleep.
For example, Fashion Week is so crazy and sleep is the last priority for most people.
During the shower, I clean my skin with agood cleanserto ensure my skin is fully, fully clean.
Usually I use body oil after the shower.
I’ve been loving the Augustinus Bader one.
It’s super rich and very moisturizing, and doesn’t make me feel sticky.
Then I do a toner and a good serum.
I’m very into the Dezi skin serum now.
If my skin isfeeling more dry, I love the Triple Lipid Moisturizer from SkinCeuticals.
Then I use eye cream, which is our 24-Karat Eye Treatment from Elaluz.
I use it morning and night.
Relaxed, but cute for my husband, because itsour moment together.
There’s one brand that I absolutely love, Sleeper.
We just startedSerpent, which was recommended by a friend of ours.
We watch anything from dramas toNarcos.
We just finishedThe Affair, which is also something we liked.
We try going upstairs at 9:30, 10 p.m. max.
That’s when I have my real wind-down moment.
I love it because it’s a very subtle color.
you’re able to build it up.
Some days I do a sheet mask and want to pamper myself more.
Some days I actually do a little facial from home, or I use a little steam.
We like to avoid a busy environment in the bedroom.
One of the rules we’ve had since we got married is not towatch TV in the bedroom.
We actually do have a TV there, but we never turn it on.
So always when we get to bed, it’s our sleeping time.
It’s our sanctuary where we really relax.
I have very neutral furniture.
There are some mirrored little details in our nightstand and some wood details that make it feel homey.
We dont have diffusers or anything like thatwe venture to keep it very simple.
My doctor has really touched on reading before bed.
If I don’t feel like readingif I’m too tiredI’ll do a meditation on Headspace.
He tells me, Instead of being on your phone before going to bed, venture to read something.
Having the app there just talking to youand doing the right breathinghelps me sleep better.
My husband and I always listen to Headspace together.
My husband sleeps so well.
But I got him used to meditating and he loves it now.
So it definitely helps.
To feel really good, I need nine hours of sleep.
I get that often, but not always.
Unfortunately, it’s a side effect from my epilepsy medicine.
My doctor tells me, If you don’t rest, the mood swings are going to get stronger.
He kids around: Okay, I’m going to give you your time.
If I don’t get enough sleep, I can’t help it.
If I sleep well, I’m going to wake up smiley and so happy.
So that’s why I really take a stab at sleep as much as I can.
I don’t want to send any negative energy to anyone around me, right?
My husband is my partner, he’s here with me every day, so he knows.
And if he feels that I’m tired, he’ll say, “You shouldnaptoday.”
Or “We should end work early.”
But it’s going to get to a moment where you’re so stressed and so unhappy.
That happened to me.
There were moments of my career that I had everything I asked for and more.
I know that being mindful is key to my happiness in the end.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
