Feeling stuck in the insomnia struggle? Get the free insomnia sleep training course!
- This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 7 months ago by .
-
Posts
-
I got insomnia because of the death of a friend. So I believe it started off that way, but now I believe it’s psychological and I’m going to try to do CBT to kick this in the butt. I did take a month off work so I can fix this. Is there any thing I need to know?
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your friend. It is completely normal for sleep to be disrupted in response to traumatic events like this. The best thing you can do is avoid compensatory behaviors such as going to bed earlier than normal, staying in bed later than normal, napping during the day, etc. If you do this, it’s very likely that your sleep will recover all by itself.
Unfortunately, taking a month off work might make it harder for you to get your sleep back on track since this can lead to more time spent thinking and worrying about sleep, more opportunity for unhelpful compensatory behaviors (such as spending too much time in bed or taking daytime naps), and inactivity can lead to more fatigue.
If you choose to stay off work for the month, try to stay active and get out of the house every day. Try to be social, and try to avoid the compensatory behaviors I mentioned in this post.
I hope this helps.
—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.
Get involved in this discussion! Log in or register now to have your say!
Want help from a caring sleep coach?
My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. Enroll in my free sleep training course and start getting your life back from insomnia today.
- * Get 1 email every day for 2 weeks.
- * End the insomnia struggle.
- * Pay nothing (it's free).
Over 10,000 people have taken the course and 98% would recommend it to a friend. Your email address will not be shared or sold. You can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy policy.
