Chronic insomnia for 8 years

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  • #45779
    STM
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      Chronic insomnia for 8 years. I don’t feel sleepy during the day. I have been using drugs all these 8 years and even with drugs I still have a few bad nights every 2-3 months.

      #45893
      Scott
      Mentor

        Hi! Welcome to the forum!

        I don’t think it’s uncommon for everyone to experience an occasional night of disrupted sleep every few months and, as you mentioned, it seems like you’re able to go about your day normally. Why do these few occurrences every 2-3 months worry you?

        Scott J

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        #45895
        STM
        ✘ Not a client

          I’m worried because I use pills everyday and some days they don’t even work. This makes it hard to believe that I can naturally sleep myself (if even drugs fail to knock me down sometimes). Thanks for your feedback.

          #45899
          Scott
          Mentor

            It’s not surprising that you’ve experienced nights where the sleep medication doesn’t work since no medication can generate sleep. Medication doesn’t address the root cause of our disrupted sleep – our thoughts and behaviors toward our sleep! If we take a pill and we aren’t able to sleep that night, we start to think something is wrong with our natural ability to sleep. We begin to have anxious thoughts about our sleep but, in reality, we don’t lose our ability to sleep just like we don’t forget how to breathe. If you’re extremely nervous about quitting the medication, you might consider discussing it with your primary care physician.

            Scott J

            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 Clarity 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.

            #45901
            STM
            ✘ Not a client

              Thanks so much for this. Following the free course to see how it helps me improve.

              #45903
              Scott
              Mentor

                Outstanding! Great step in the right direction! If you have questions along the way, feel free to ask…we’re here to help. To compliment the free course, check out Martin’s YouTube channel for more information – https://www.youtube.com/c/InsomniaCoach

                Scott J

                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 Clarity 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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