[Amgm94]

I found Martins podcast after I’d been suffering from 2-3 hours sleep a night the past couple of weeks. I’ve found it super helpful so far, but I still can’t shake those bad nights where I’ll lie awake and as soon as I drift off my body kind of jerks me awake with a pang of anxiety, then I’m awake all night until around 5am.

I get married in 4 weeks and I’m petrified that I’ll be so sleep deprived I won’t be able to go through with it.
I spend my days so fatigued and feeling sick from so little sleep that I just don’t see a way out. So worried I’ll be awake for days on end.

Has anyone else suffered with something similar and recovered? I’m hoping someone can tell me it will get better!

[Scott]

Welcome to the forum! The good news is that you haven’t forgot how to sleep! When you wake up, what thoughts are causing you to feel anxious? Instead of lying in bed feeling frustrated and anxious, are there other activities you could engage in that might be more enjoyable?

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[Amgm94]

Thanks for your reply!

I think the thoughts that make me feel anxious are the consequences of little to no sleep, and how long it may be before I’ll sleep again and how it’ll affect me. Sometimes I’ll lay awake all night and all of a sudden it’ll be daylight and I’ll just feel sick with fear knowing how awful the day will be.

I could watch tv or read, but then I always think could this be time I may be able to fall asleep? It feels like a constant battle although I try as hard as I can to accept the situation.

[Scott]

By the way, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

It’s obvious you’ve tried really hard to sleep but you’re still suffering from insomnia and those unwanted thoughts. It’s not because you haven’t tried hard enough, but possibly that you’re trying too hard. Sleep is strange; it doesn’t respond well to force. The more you chase it, the further it flees.

We can’t control our thoughts, the “what ifs” and worries. But we can control how we react to them. When these thoughts arrive, do you fight and struggle with them? It’s natural – they’re unpleasant! Here’s a different approach to consider: acknowledge them instead of avoiding them. Since we can’t stop them, try greeting them. When an unwanted thought pops in, say something like, “There’s that sleep anxiety again!” or “Hello anxious thought!”. It won’t make the thought go away or restrict it from coming back, but it should lessen the effect it has on you. Try practicing this technique during the day also instead of waiting until at bedtime – the more you practice, the better you get at it!

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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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