[Gdou]

Hey there, joining this forum as I am committed to breaking through with my sleep issues. Basically for last 10 months have had bouts of sleepless nights and I have put it down to hormonal fluctuations being perimenopausal and the occasional hot flushes and nights sweats having me not sleep. But In mid August experienced daily occurrence of waking up after 3 hours sleep and not being able to fall back asleep for rest of night/ morning. Then towards late august I couldn’t actually fall asleep! And just experienced staying awake for 24 hours . That was debilitating especially knowing I have to work next day and function as a parent to two young kids being homeschooled as we are in covid lockdown. I got desperate and resorted to sleeping pills in September . Have taken them about 9 times just so I can make my body sleep and experience some sleep! Now I am off them, but struggling to fall asleep and stay asleep. Having just started the email coaching tips, I feel hopeful that I can breakthrough this. I am looking forward to learning more and doing what coach recommends to breakthrough this vicious cycle!

[Martin Reed]

Welcome to the forum, Gdou! Going 24 hours with no sleep is very difficult indeed — no doubt about it! The good news is that after a night of no sleep whatsoever, sleep drive will be very high and that makes sleep way more likely on subsequent nights (even though our mind tries to trick us into believing that a difficult night makes another difficult night more likely).

In my experience, contingent use of sleeping pills can make things more difficult compared to simply taking medication on a consistent schedule because contingent use often leads to all the “mental gymnastics” associated with deciding whether or when to reach for medication. We also continually erode sleep confidence when heightened sleep drive following difficult nights generates more sleep but we believe sleep only occurred because we reached for a pill.

Thanks for sharing that you have enrolled in the free sleep training course. If you are able to implement the techniques I share, I am confident you will rediscover confidence in your natural ability to sleep!

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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 Clarity 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.

[Gdou]

Thank you so much for reply and information! Already have felt a shift two days in to your online program and utilising sleep restriction method! ??

[Martin Reed]

Wonderful! Thanks for the update!

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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 Clarity 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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