[Deanka]

So..yeah, not so good with the conversation starters..I guess the best way is to say why I'm here? Obviously I cannot sleep. I did not get diagnoised with insomnia until late in life, though I've had it since I was about 10. My mom always thought I was joking about not sleeping at night as to why I was dragging in the morning when it was time for school. She only believes me now because she gets hit with bouts of it herself. I was diagnoised schizophrenic in my 30s, and the doctors gave me pills to help me sleep. They had to keep upping the dosage until I stopped taking those all together. now I make due with over the counter meds like advil pm because I also have chronic pain, it still takes about 6 hours for those to kick in and they don't put me completely out. I work in retail which has actually made it worse, I don't feel like I get any real rest until my off days when I know that I don't have to get out of bed unless I want to. Not having children helps with that :). So….that's kind of me in a nutshell.

[Martin Reed]

Hi Deanka

Welcome to Insomnia Land and thank you for introducing yourself. Do you know why you were unable to sleep from 10 years old? Did anything happen in your life at that time?

Are you currently taking any medication for your insomnia? Did your chronic pain start at around ten years old, or is that more recent?

You'll find plenty of support here at Insomnia Land – take a look around the place and get involved in some discussions, or even start your own. You may be new to the community but we still want your voice to be heard!

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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.

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[Deanka]

I guess it would have something to do with the fact that my mom moved to another state when i was around that age, and they had to force her to come and get me. Being raised by a parent who does not want you, and u know it? Not my idea of fun. The pain didn't start until maybe 10 years after that. I just recently got diagnosed with arthritis in my left knee and it's totally killing me and the painkillers for that don't work. So, i'm awake. Again. Crap!

[Martin Reed]

We're all here to support one another – but you only get out of Insomnia Land what you put in to Insomnia Land! I hope you've had a chance to take a look around the forums and read some of the discussions. I look forward to seeing you get involved and getting to know you better.

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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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