[Robin F.]

Hello everyone. My name is Robin and I'm new to the group. I've had an occasional good night's sleep, but for the most part I've had insomnia for 18 years. As I suspect many of you have, I've tried all different kinds of things with hopes of fixing this problem, to no avail. I've been a home school mom for what feels like forever (really only 17 years). My hobbies are friends, reading, and sewing. I am looking forward to being part of this group, to hopefully be an encouragement and to be encouraged. 🙂

[xdunlapx]

Hi, welcome to the board. I hope you find helpful tips to help your insomnia. Welcome!

[Martin Reed]

Welcome to Insomnia Land, Robin and thank you for introducing yourself. Can you trace your insomnia back to any particular cause or change in your life? Have you sought medical advice for your sleeplessness?

I am sure you'll find plenty of tips and advice here at Insomnia Land – at the very least you'll find plenty of support. I look forward to reading more of your posts and getting to know you better.

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[Robin F.]

Thanks for the welcome, xdunlapx and Martin. In answer to your questions, Martin, my insomnia started after the birth of my second child. It was just one of many problems I experienced at that time. I've been to only one specialist, a neurologist, who said I wasn't a candidate for a sleep study. I saw him a couple of months ago. The only help he offered me was behavior modification. Because of all of my health problems, I've done a lot of research into alternative medicine. I've cured myself of many of the problems that started at that time, but I still have a few, insomnia being one.

I found the books in the store section intriguing. I was able to request many of them from my library. I haven't tried that route yet, so I'm looking forward to seeing if they offer me any help. I'd love to hear of any success others have had through reading one of these books.

[Martin Reed]

Robin, you might want to look into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia as a potential treatment option. In any case, I'm sure you'll find lots of support and advice here in the forums.

Don't be a stranger!

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[Robin F.]

Hmmmm, an interesting suggestion, Martin. I didn't know what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is, so I did a quick google search. You might have something there. I shall look into it further. Thanks!

[Martin Reed]

I've mentioned it a few times on the blog, too:

http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/?s=cbt

In particular:

http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/can-online-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cure-your-insomnia/

http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/talking-therapy-is-just-as-effective-as-sleeping-pills-when-treating-insomnia/

Good luck!

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[InsomniAmy]

Hi, Robin! The people here seem to be really lovely, and I think you'll find friends. I'm sort of lurky (my shy label DOES fit), but I'm trying to at least welcome people, as so many welcomed me. I'm playing catch-up at this point! I had no idea there were so many people who had really long-term insomnia, as I do. I hope you find help here, too.

Amy

[Robin F.]

Hi Amy 🙂

Thanks for the welcome. I read your info. I can only imagine how hard life must be with both you and your husband having the problems you do. I've suffered from depression, too, but thankfully not anymore. I hope you're able to find some help here.

Robin

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