Feeling stuck in the insomnia struggle? Get the free insomnia sleep training course!
- This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 5 years, 8 months ago by .
-
Posts
-
I’m ok getting to sleep initially, providing I have something playing in the background like TV/youtube etc, but I always wake up around 3am and then lie in a state of anxiety and sadness until I have to get up for work.
Doesn’t seem to matter if I go to bed at 9pm or 1am, always wake up between 2 & 4 am. The emotion is always anxiety and sadness.It’s entirely possible that you may have conditioned yourself to wake around 3:00 AM. If that’s the case, there are things you can do to “recondition” yourself to minimize the frequency and duration of those awakenings.
Observing an appropriate and consistent sleep window will ensure enough sleep drive builds during the day to help you sleep at night (and reduce the amount of time you spend awake at night) and getting out of bed when being in bed doesn’t feel good will help address any conditioned arousal.
These two techniques do require consistent implementation if they are going to be helpful — and it usually takes a few weeks before you’ll notice results. If you are finding it hard to stick to these techniques, you might want to engage the help of a CBT-I therapist or a sleep coach with a proven track record of helping people with insomnia.
—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.
