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    rollinlow54
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      hello! I’ve been dealing with sporadic insomnia for a couple months now. I’ll have a few nights in a row of only 2-3 hours of sleep followed by a week or more of 9-10 hours per night. But the nights with 2-3 are filled with anxiety and stress about not being able to fall asleep and the following days are very difficult and have an impact on work and relationships. I have tried some things suggested such as keeping myself awake until I’m tired, but nothing removes the feeling of extreme worry about not being able to fall asleep in the moment. At this point my only hope is therapy or something else.

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      Martin Reed
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        From what you describe, it sounds as though the nights of little sleep are building sleep pressure to a  point that overrides your sleep-related anxiety and stress. This is actually the sign of a healthy sleep system. When you then sleep for long periods of time, you are repaying your accumulated sleep debt. Unfortunately, when your sleep pressure has recovered, your anxiety once again takes over and makes sleep difficult.

        You certainly sound as though you would be a good candidate for CBT-I since it will help reduce the anxiety and stress that is currently interfering with your sleep. It will also ensure you stick to a consistent (and appropriate) sleep schedule. As your sleep improves during CBT-I, your anxiety and stress will fall, too — and this will lead to more improvements in your sleep.

        I would urge you to address your insomnia sooner rather than later. Studies have confirmed that the sooner you take steps to address sleep issues, the easier they are to resolve.

        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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