[Av]

The less I sleep the more hyper aroused I feel. Anyone else? I am wired but can’t sleep through the night.

[Bekah]

Yes! I feel your pain! I feel like my exhausted cells are buzzing right now! I was awake all night and only slept a few hours this morning. Adrenaline is dumping in my body.

[Pauline N]

Yep, sounds like me. I describe it as having my brain on fire! Plus terrible tinnitus which makes things worse. I’m trying sleep restriction and getting some sleep. Bedtime 1am to 6:30am. I’m thankful if I even get 2 or 3 hours. Some nights I don’t sleep at all. Pure misery.
Hang in there, it’s got to get better 🙏

[Martin Reed]

It’s difficult, right? If only there was some kind of secret switch to turn off that hyperarousal — and yet, there’s not. If there was it might get switched off accidentally and you wouldn’t be able to respond to a real threat that required immediate action!

Fortunately, all is not lost because we can still control how we respond to that hyperarousal. If we respond by going to war with it, trying to fight it, it can become even more difficult. So, perhaps a different approach might be worth exploring — an approach that involves moving away from the struggle that makes it more difficult.

Instead of trying to fight or avoid it, perhaps it might be worth seeing if you can acknowledge it when it shows up and practice allowing it to come and go as it chooses. Perhaps being kind to yourself in return, too.

If your experience tells you that it cannot be controlled anyway, why go to the effort of trying to achieve the impossible?

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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.

[Cathyo]

Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Thanks to Martin’s 2 week course and YouTube videos, I finally managed to overcome my insomnia a year ago, sleeping on average about 6 hours a night. Now, it’s come back with a vengeance and I get so aroused with anxiety that I am only getting 0 to 4 hours sleep a night. I don’t wish insomnia on anyone, but it helps to know I am not alone.

[Martin Reed]

It can be tough when difficult nights return! And, at the same time, it’s not unique or unusual — everyone has bad nights from time to time. What matters is how we respond!

You might find this video helpful if you haven’t seen it yet: When insomnia comes back: how to deal with insomnia relapses when insomnia returns.

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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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