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I have had problems sleeping since I was a child. Lately it has gotten much worse…most nights I am awake until 5:30-6:00 in the morning. I CANNOT FALL ASLEEP!!!! I have tried everything including melatonin, herbal and homeopathic remedies, essential oils, over the counter medications, even asmr videos. The only thing that helped was ambien but after taking it for a month I started having terrible nightmares so I stopped it. I dont like taking prescription drugs anyway. Not sleeping is starting to make me feel like a zombie. I t is making me sick and I’m not sure what to do about it. PLEASE HELP ME if you can.
Welcome to the forum, Debbe. Now you’ve found us you don’t need to suffer alone (or in silence). We’ve all got your back, OK?
Why do you think you struggle to fall asleep at night?
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When I was very young I overheard a conversation between my mom and grandmother about someone who died….I started being afraid to fall asleep after that…afraid that I was going to die when I fell asleep.
Also my ex husband use to wake me up all hours of the night yelling at me. Then later when my insomnia started getting worse he would tell at me because I couldn’t sleep and tell me that I was crazy.
My doctor thinks that even though I am in a much better place in my life now and out of that abusive situation that my sleep issues are still related to that…kinda like PTSD.
I’m glad to hear you’re in a better place these days. The fact that your insomnia is still hanging on is not too much of a surprise. Many people struggle to get rid of insomnia even after whatever triggered their insomnia no longer exists.
That’s because we often begin paying far more attention to our sleep, and worrying about it more than we ever used to. Unfortunately when we pay too much attention to sleep and worry too much about sleep, we make sleep more difficult — and this triggers a negative cycle of worry and ever-worsening sleep.
These problems usually respond well to intervention using cognitive and behavioral techniques since CBT specifically addresses the root causes of sleep-related worry and anxiety.
—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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