[Jenlinane]

I found my way here after several brutal days of exhaustion amidst a recent two week stay with a friend. I’ve tried all sorts of interventions in my 30-year struggle with sleep – medication, supplements, neurofeedback, breath work, CBT-I, and acupuncture (not an exhaustive list). I’m currently supplementing with 5HTP and magnesium threonate (both supportive, but not cure-alls, of course). I’ve also recently been using EFT tapping techniques (possible helpful). I’m appreciating Martin’s framework and subsequently have reflected deeper on the mechanisms of insomnia (ie. predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors). I must say one of my perpetuating factors is the opposite of some in that I never give myself a break. No amount of brain fog or exhaustion seems to be enough for me to take a day off work. To all those with sleep struggles out there, I see you and I love you!

[Martin Reed]

I am so encouraged to hear that you’ve found the “3P” model of insomnia to be relevant — when you can recognize that your insomnia isn’t unique then you might feel more encouraged and confident that you don’t need to live with insomnia forever and that by addressing the perpetuating factors behind insomnia you might be able to help set the stage for sleep and rediscover deep, restorative, natural sleep!

It’s good to hear that you continue going to work regardless of how you slept — this gives you the opportunity to enjoy positive and productive moments even after a difficult night, which helps you recognize that sleep doesn’t completely determine the outcome of our days. Furthermore, being active means less time for the mind to focus and dwell on sleep!

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