Hello Sleepworry. Sounds like you’re struggling with insomnia too?
I’ve struggled with insomnia for decades. My biggest challenge is going to sleep, although staying asleep has been an issue at times. The tips you spoke of –none of those things worked. In fact, trying dozens and dozens of things over the years just further convinced me that I was beyond help. I came to Insomnia Coach after going down a pretty scary path of sleep meds and alcohol in a desperate attempt to sleep, and realizing there just HAS to be a better way. I eventually found a youtube video of Martin. I did his free 2 week email course and have spent a significant amount of time learning more and working on my own sleep issues. Am I totally cured? Nope. But it’s much, much better.
As far as sleep related concerns–I think that most of us here can list a number of them! The fear of not being able to perform the next day certainly tops the list for many. There are many other issues too, and I think many of us here have found that the anxiety surrounding sleep is a root cause of not being able to sleep!
Have you signed up for Martin’s free two week email course? I found it a great place to start. Go to Resources at the top of this page and pull down to “Free Insomnia Sleep Training.”
Another really helpful thing for me has been to listen to Martin’s podcasts, also under the Resources menu. I try to listen to one a day, in the morning. In the evening, I try to do other enjoyable things, not focused on insomnia.
Wishing you well.
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