[melissacf]

Hello all,
Just discovered this website and podcast, youtube channel last week. Have suffered from insomnia periodically over the years but now it’s been really bad the last few weeks and paired with panic attacks and anxiety. I have been trying my best to follow the tips. Had a few improved nights and then last night wham somethings threw off my usual schedule and I woke up in the middle of the night in the midst of a nasty panic attack. Trying to handle this and improve my sleep and anxiety all-natural for now as I don’t react well to medicines.
-Melissa

[Scott]

Hi Melissa!

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like your efforts are starting to have some positive traction! Can you describe the “tips” you mentioned in your post? It’s normal for people to have multiple brief awakenings during their sleep but if we respond negatively to those, that can perpetuate the issue and make falling back to sleep more difficult and even cause unhelpful thoughts about your sleep the next day. If these awakenings are creating stress and pressure for you to fall back asleep, have you thought about getting out of bed to do something more pleasurable and only returning to bed when you’re sleepy?

What time are you going to bed and getting out of bed to start your day?

Scott J

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[melissacf]

Hi Scott,

Sorry, I didn’t see your response earlier it fell into spam. The tips are from the emails I get from the insomnia coach. Things such as waiting until I am sleepy to go to bed not just tired or fatigued. Also, keeping myself up during the day and trying to live as normal a life as possible. It really has helped tremendously. I feel somewhat better lately. I was going to bed after 2:00 am and getting up multiple times and then getting out of bed at 10:00 am. But for the last two weeks I am getting up consistently between 7:30 am- 8:00 am and not paying attention to bedtime too much and just going to bed when sleepy typically between 12:30-1:30 am. I get up when I can’t sleep and watch tv and then go back to bed when I feel sleepy again.

I had a bad night the night before last but it was because I was anxious about something the next day and was thinking about sleep too much which is counterintuitive and something I need to work on.

Thank you for your response and advice.

Melissa

[Scott]

Outstanding, Melissa, it sounds like your own actions have been beneficial for your sleep. It appears as though you have a great understanding of those evidence-based techniques too!

Scott J

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If you are ready to stop struggling with insomnia you can enroll in the online insomnia coaching course right now! If you would prefer ongoing phone or video coaching calls as part of a powerful three month program that will help you reclaim your life from insomnia, consider applying for the Insomnia Mastery program.

The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

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