[Lemcgrail]

Insomnia is so isolating. Non-sufferers don’t think of it as a serious issue. When with others, I often find myself thinking, “he/she can sleep; why can’t I?”  I hope to find positive strategies, insights and validation through this forum. I don’t want to feel so alone anymore.

[Martin Reed]

You don’t need to feel alone any longer — if you browse the forum here you will see that there are plenty of people in a similar situation. We know how tough it is.

The good news is that improving your sleep is possible. I have worked with clients who had trouble sleeping for decades. After 2 months, their sleep improved significantly.

Tell us more about your sleep. What is a typical night like? Why do you think you struggle with sleep?

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[Journey]

I wonder if adrenal fatigue is involved in insomnia. I always my eyes are dilated. My wife thinks I’m on drugs. I just can’t sleep. I definitely think it’s stres related plus I have Hashimoto’s.

[sanora78]

A little over 3 years ago, my husband died of bladder cancer and I am totally alone here with only a Sister in NC. I was my husband’s only caregiver and lost 50# for the time I took care of him.  Since being alone, I can’t seem to get to sleep without the TV on. When I do fall asleep,  I wake up several times a night from the pain in my achilles tendon, which I am told is hardening. I will be 78 in October and have several physical issues that prevent me from exercising. If I walk, my left ankle swells and I have stabbing pains in it & I am unable to sleep due to the pain & nothing to take for it. I seem to feel tired all the time, probably from not sleeping & I know from your writing I should not have the TV on, but it seems to be the only way I can get to sleep. I can’t take over the counter meds., they give me ulcers in my mouth. I have gained the 50# back this past year due to no exercise. I seem to have no energy to do anything except every Sat. I meet a group of widows for breakfast. I don’t know how to end this cycle of no sleep, energy or desire to do anything right now. My Sis & I talk every evening and we have both lost our husbands, so we understand the loss we feel.

[Martin Reed]

If you find the TV relaxing, sanora78, I am not going to tell you to shut it off! What I would suggest is trying to avoid falling asleep in front of the TV. I’m glad to hear you have your sister for support — does she have similar issues with her sleep? Have you talked to your doctor about pain relief for your ankle?

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[sanora78]

I have talked with my Doctor about pain meds for my ankle and right meniscus tear.The hospital I go to in OH has taken a stand that they will no longer prescribe pain pills of any kind for more than 10 pills, which is approx 3 days worth. It isn’t worth the distance I would have to drive and the length of the hospital I would have to walk to get it.  I tried to fill the 1st presc. for 10 and found out that they changed the rules last year that you had only a few days to fill the prescription, so it was too late. Never got another one. I had to fight just to get voltaren gel that I have been able to get for quite some time. It doesn’t help much. My Sister and I are both widows. Her husband died almost 5 years ago & mine 3 1/2 years ago. She lives with her youngest Son, and there is lots of noise since they have their grandkids there and some nights she can’t sleep due to the noise. She had cancer, so she is dealing with her health right now.  I have written my senator & I just read an article how seniors are being denied pain meds everywhere.  I have been able to shut off the TV once I have fallen asleep and awaken to it, so perhaps I can continue to work on that. Now if I could get my 11 year old cat to stop jumping on the bed, I might get some sleep…LOL

[Soocki]

I have similar problems getting medication due to new rules. I was on Zolpidem ER but it is hard to get them. It is no longer covered by my Insurance unless the Doctors calls and has a review done. Plus they only cover for limited amount and a less mg. So I paid for it which was $100. With coverage it was $40.  That’s what prompted me to get off the med as it didn’t even work so why pay for it? I’m trying this method and hoping it will get my sleep back on track. It’s a shame that people who really need medications can’t get them because of those that abuse them. 🙁

[jillyrunpee]

You are not alone. I am so mad about the new med rules that I am thinking to move to mexico where I can get drs to actually prescribe what helps. I only take them when I really need them, in order to stretch out my supply.

[sanora78]

I am doing much better now. I am going without the TV as often as I can and if I can’t sleep I get up & do some quiet things, like petting my cat who seems to always be awake at night. Her purring relaxes me and I can go back to bed & usually fall asleep now.  From what I am hearing the drug addicts are now turning to street drugs mixed with fentanyl and we still cannot make the government understand that we do not use drugs to get high but to make our lives, whatever is left, less painful. I’ve written my congressman but nothing is being done for us. I hope that you can find some rest through this course and apply it to your lives. I know it is hard enough to be in pain and not being able to get away from it for even a small amount of time makes life very difficult.

 

[Martin Reed]

Being on medication for the long-term must be expensive — particularly since it seems that as soon as you stop taking the meds, insomnia returns.

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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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