[Fifi]

Feels like a vicious cycle,why the more we tell our brain stop thinking you can’t sleep..the more I can’t sleep comes into my brain..I have read success stories on here.they are very inspiring. I need to change my mind set but I dont know how ??It’s very hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel..

[hiker]

Hi Fifi, it sounds like you are really going through the mill right now. I can totally relate to trying to think your way out of insomnia and then telling your brain to stop thinking. The truth is that thinking does not cure insomnia, it can get in the way, plus you can’t stop thinking.

So what to do? For me, I have done best when I realize that okay, my thoughts are flying all over the place, especially when I’m hammered after several nights of poor sleep. And sometimes I have gotten so tired that I have just let the thoughts fly through my head, as in okay, you thoughts are going to keep zipping around, I can’t seem to “think” you out of here….but at the same time, I realize later that I guess I stopped putting a lot of stock into what the thoughts were about. And damn if I didn’t sleep better. How crazy is that?

It’s sort of like it didn’t matter what the thoughts were, it was only when I bought into them that I had problems.

Hard to see this when you are really blitzed, and the thoughts seem to be bringing on a big catastrophe, when actually they are just bubbles. Eventually they just pop and you realize they didn’t amount to anything.

Take care, you are not alone in this. I hope you stay with the site. Besides realizing you are not alone, just hearing how people have dealt with insomnia can help. It might sound repetitive, but it seems we need to keep hearing it. It is so easy to lapse back into trying to think our way out.

[Martin Reed]

Yup, that makes sense — the more you try to fight or avoid certain thoughts and feelings, the more difficult they can become. You can’t control what your mind chooses to do — but you can change how you respond to what it chooses to do. Do you feel there might be any benefit to moving away from the endless battle with your mind night after night (and perhaps day after day, too)?

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[Fifi]

Going off can be the problem.
But waking up after a couple of hours is persisting.
Something wakes me up from a deep sleep wide awake..
Then I try not to get anxious but it goes the other way.
Like I am sooo sleepy but can’t go back I try to sleep but nothing.
I feel lonely and see how everyone else can get to sleep without a problem in my house.its just me and I will appreciate any advice on here x

[Martin Reed]

Have you asked others in your house what they do to make sleep happen and how they respond when they wake at night? Perhaps there might be an insight there?

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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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