[sleepypie]

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum and have joined for some help and guidance in my insomnia journey. I already feel slightly better knowing I am not alone as insomnia can make me feel pretty desperate and helpless. I’ve been battling with chronic insomnia for over 5 years now, I’ve tried absolutely everything and it feels like sleeping pills are no longer helping. The thing is, I feel like I know what needs to be done like sleep restriction and stimulus control etc (I listen to Martin’s podcasts daily, I have read many books on sleep and insomnia) but for some reason I cannot seem to get over this problem of mine. I land up sleeping well for a few nights but then get right back on track to weeks of sleepless nights and it’s mentally and physically exhausting. It’s like a nonstop rollercoaster that I cannot seem to get off of and I just wish this obsession about sleep would go away. I know it’s all in my mind and I need to let go of the control but I’m battling to figure out how. I think I’m going to enrol in the course but wanted to know if anyone found it useful to have the support or if you managed to get over insomnia by yourself. I think it’s pretty clear I need the support though as I cannot seem to manage on my own. Thanks everyone 🙂

[Jaran]

Hello Sleepypie. Sounds like insomnia is a real issue in your life. I hear you!

I have been working for the last month or so on my own, doing Martin’s free 2 week email course, and chatting with others. I’ve made definite progress, but I’m certainly not ‘cured’.

Something that has been really helpful is to watch the podcasts from this website. Go to Resources at the top of this page, pull down to podcasts, and there are 3 pages of podcasts with Martin. Many of them are interviews with people who’ve gone through the program with Martin. I found a lot to relate to in their stories, and they found real success in doing the course with Martin.

[sleepypie]

Thank you so much for your message, I’ve been listening to a lot of his podcasts on my way to work and back and they’ve definitely helped although I still don’t feel like it’s helping me as much as I would like. It’s great to know that I’m not the only one going through it though. I think I’m going to sign up for the course as I’ve heard so many good things about it and I think it’ll be so beneficial for me. I really hope the 2 week program works for you! Good luck 🙂

[Jaran]

Sounds like you’ve got a good start on the basics. I’ve read so much about how Martin helps people take those next steps. Wishing you the best!

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