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I have had issues with falling asleep for a very long time. I tried CBT-I through an app I came across online. I did it for 2 months but found it did not work for me. Is there any other help that could be suggested. Thank you.
Hi @Rdl, welcome to the forum!
Did you find the techniques difficult to consistently implement? If you don’t fall asleep right away, what is going through your mind? What’s your current sleep schedule look like – what time do you go to bed, wake up in the am?
Scott J
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My target bedtime was midnight. I found that if I read outside my bedroom I would start falling asleep before midnight. But once I went into bed I could not sleep.
Other than read, I didn’t know what else to do with myself until midnight.
@Rdl,
If you’re falling asleep outside your bedroom and then become awake when you go to bed, it’s considered conditioned arousal where your mind has associated your bed with an unpleasant experience. If you’re lying in bed awake, what is going through your mind, if anything. Are you relaxed or anxious?
Do you enjoy watching TV, listening to podcasts, crafting, in addition to, reading?
Scott J
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Any activity that is enjoyable and isn’t overly stimulating close to bedtime – go for it!
Scott J
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I always thought that any kind of screen time before bed was a no no for CBT-I. If it is ok, then I think that would make staying up longer much easier.
Good luck and I look forward to hearing about your progress!
Scott J
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