Have tried everything but nothing works

Cathyo · 2021-04-25T21:14:46-07:00

Hi, I have been suffering from insomnia for nearly two years and everything I have tried fails. I have tried CBT for insomnia twice. Neither course of 8 weeks helped despite me following all the strategies. I also tried Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, sleep aids, meditation, relaxation exercises, even a weighted blanket! I have also paid out 100s of pounds in private therapy sessions, none of which has helped. I'm pretty desperate now. I know it's the negative thoughts I have around sleep that is the problem but I can't seem to change my mindset so I only get anything from zero to 4 hours a night of sleep.

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April 25, 2021 at 9:14 pm #40918
Cathyo
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Hi, I have been suffering from insomnia for nearly two years and everything I have tried fails. I have tried CBT for insomnia twice. Neither course of 8 weeks helped despite me following all the strategies. I also tried Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, sleep aids, meditation, relaxation exercises, even a weighted blanket! I have also paid out 100s of pounds in private therapy sessions, none of which has helped. I’m pretty desperate now. I know it’s the negative thoughts I have around sleep that is the problem but I can’t seem to change my mindset so I only get anything from zero to 4 hours a night of sleep.
April 25, 2021 at 10:14 pm #40920
Chee2308
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Greetings!
Since you tried so many stuffs and nothing worked, what about not trying anymore?? Just give up completely. Go to bed when sleepy and get out 6 hours later. That’s it. Stop trying so hard! Sleep is easy and natural, no effort needed.
April 26, 2021 at 6:59 am #40923
Cathyo
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You are right, I know. I just don’t know how NOT to try. When anxiety sets in I then start to carry out all the different strategies to reduce the level of my anxiety. I will keep your wise words in my head and see what happens. Thank you!
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