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  • #61152
    Bamagirl
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      Hello everyone! I have read through pages and pages on this forum since dealing with insomnia and it has given me hope and also a sense of belonging as I don’t know anyone in my personal life dealing with this.
      My insomnia started after I stopped nursing my son at night and it has gone up and down for months. I thought I was getting better by using some of the tips such as getting up out of bed when tired and ditching all “sleep efforts” but there is no predictably when my anxiety attacks will come on which leave me with 0-2 hours of sleep, and I’m anxious every afternoon wondering if I will get no sleep. I’m wondering when you need to get professional help for your sleep or know if it’s a deeper issue such as hormonal? I can’t function and take care of my kids on 0 sleep several nights a week and I feel hopeless.

      #62635
      Martin Reed
      ★ Admin

        If you feel you should get professional help, I would suggest talking to your doctor.

        What you have described is difficult, but not unique or unusual. It sounds as though you are a bit tangled up in the same way that others with chronic insomnia are. In other words, you are a bit stuck right now — but you are NOT broken!

        Your post reminded me of my discussion with Jennifer — she traced her insomnia back to weaning her children from breastfeeding:

        How Jennifer moved past 18 years of insomnia by exploring her sleep-related beliefs and recognizing her own insomnia in the stories of others (#33)

        I hope there’s something useful here!

        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.

        #62739
        Bamagirl
        ✘ Not a client

          Thank you so much!! I actually did listen to several of your podcasts including that one and it sounded very relatable to me! I don’t want to be one of those people dealing with this lifelong and want to nip it in the bud! Thank you for all the resources you provide to be able to get on a better path!!

          #62754
          Martin Reed
          ★ Admin

            Wonderful — thanks for sharing! Do you have an action plan in place yet for changing your approach so you can achieve your goal of nipping this in the bud?

            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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