[Ros]

Hi Everyone

I just wanted to share some positive outcomes after finishing the course, which might help some of you.

I’m 71 and have lived with insomnia for over twenty years, and I didn’t think anything could help me. I’d used prescription and over the counter sleep aids, and nothing worked. I was even worried about starting the course and it not working, and then I didn’t have anything else to try. I’m so glad I did it, though.

I found the six hour sleep window a game changer as I’d been staying in bed longer and longer in my quest for sleep. I used 12.30 to 6.30, and although staying awake late evening was/is quite tough, those times worked for me. I was so encouraged to find my sleep debt did actually build from day one.

The AWAKE and NOW exercises both help and distract me from intrusive thoughts, which were particularly problematic in the middle of the night, making me get out of bed to try and avoid, many times. I used to use rituals before trying to sleep, and if I left something out I’d know I wouldn’t sleep that night which was always a self fulfilling prophecy. Now, I let the last hour of my day be doing something nice for me, that I enjoy, not connected to sleep. I’ve learnt to be more accepting of things, acknowledging thoughts and feelings and moving forward instead of constantly running from myself.

There are still times, as in going on holiday for example, where sleep gets tricky, and at the beginning of the course, if that happened, I’d think it wasn’t working, but I’ve learnt that one bad night doesn’t mean you’ll have bad nights every night. In fact I’ve found that the next night is usually successful as I’ve built up more sleep debt. It took a long while for that to get through to me, but slowly, it’s become my reality. And, I’ve not touched a sleep supplement in any form since week one of the course, which, after twenty odd years is pretty amazing, and I will always be grateful to Martin for his course, his help and his suggestions.

What I want to say is that it won’t always be plain sailing, because that’s life, but it’s a winning way of coping with the nights and days you might be suffering with.

I wish all of you good luck with your sleep journeys.

[Packer Fan]

I started the course October of 2023. I am still enrolled, using the knowledge I’ve learned addressing my struggles. I do have good nights that I never had before, but also nights that I just can’t stay asleep.
I have gained a lot of information that I had no ideal existed!! I have gone over the course several times and am now again on week #3. My journey isn’t over, I will continue to practice, hopefully one day crossing the finish line!!

[Shaymurr]

Yay!!! What a great success story. I don’t take anything at all either. I used to take melatonin and a night time anxiety pill that made me sleepy. Now I get sleepy on my own. Speaking of, my eyes are pretty dang heavy in this moment.

So very happy for you and so proud of you!

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