[Slarus]

I had a hyperthyroid crisis about 3-1/2 months ago. Insomnia is just one of the symptoms that occur with an over medicated thyroid but it is by far the worst one. The thyroid crisis resolved in about 8 weeks but the insomnia rages on. I go two or three nights in a row with no sleep and then a night where I might get 4 or 5 hours.  I have tried every OTC sleep aid out there and none work.  Antidepressants just don’t work for me but I’m taking trazodone because there really isn’t anything else out there reasonably safe for older people.  Trazodone also has bad side effects for me.  I have an appointment to see a sleep psychologist for CBT-i training but the soonest I could get in is July 8th  I bought a couple of workbooks on it and have started working through them on my own.  I just finished my first two week sleep log and have started the sleep restriction phase of the program.  It all seems to be worse right now but I’m reading from some of the posts that seems to be normal.  I’m new and this my first post and I look forward to hearing what has worked and not worked for others suffering this debilitating condition.

 

 

[Martin Reed]

I think you will find CBT-I very helpful since your experience sounds very similar to a typical case of chronic insomnia. Typically, sleep is initially disrupted due to an identifiable issue (such as a thyroid problem) but once the trigger is no longer relevant, sleep doesn’t return to normal.

This usually happens because the sleep disruption we experience leads us to worry about sleep, think more about sleep than we ever used to, and even implement compensatory behaviors or efforts to improve our sleep that can actually make the problem worse and further entrench our insomnia. CBT-I is so effective because it addresses all these issues.

How are you getting on with the self-help books?

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[Slarus]

Martin, Thank you for the helpful feedback. The self-help workbook I’m using is very much in line with what you are saying so it is good reinforcement. I feel like I am making progress. I really like the forum. Everyone has such good comments and so willing to share experiences that really help get through this process.

[Martin Reed]

That’s great to hear — do keep us updated with your progress!

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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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