[fifilarue]

Hi – please help. I have started the CBTi program and due to lack of income had to stop working with a therapist. I have been off a Benzo for 4 months and that and high stress was my trigger. I am implementing the sleep restriction and getting out of bed when not sleeping, getting out of bed at the same time, implementing mindfulness and relaxation in the daytime. II still only get about 2 hours sleep and fall asleep about 4am (ish). I am not seeing any changes at all (6 weeks) and trying not to focus on this. Please can I get some feedback on how does sleep improve eventually from 2 hours and Im willing to give it time, just need encouragement and hope. Thank you

[Martin Reed]

I admire your tenacity, sticking with it for six weeks — that’s not easy!

You might want to look through the insomnia success stories here in the forum and on the Insomnia Coach podcast — the general theme among them seems to be that sleep improves when there’s less effort to make sleep happen.

In other words, as we move away from trying to fight or avoid insomnia (and the difficult thoughts and feelings associated with insomnia) things start to get a bit better.

Can you remember a time when sleep wasn’t an issue or a concern? If so, was your approach to sleep back then different to your approach now? Are there any insights there?

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[fifilarue]

Hi Martin – thanks for your response. I am trying acceptance and not fighting. Just an extremely frustrating process at 3:30am when I am so tired I can barely keep my eyes open but cannot sleep. I can go days without sleeping….

[Martin Reed]

How are you practicing acceptance and not fighting? If I was in the same room as you when you were practicing that, what would I see you doing?

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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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