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hiker, thanks so much for your response. It truly means a lot. I’m a a natural worrier so taking a step back to observe and accept will take time and practice and I’ll continue to do this. I’m slowly getting there after a few days. I like when I can become interested in my thoughts and the way they make me feel rather than afraid. Thanks again 🙂
Hello, thankyou so much for your response. I guess i freaked out abit here. The following night was just as bad with all the fear and anxiety creeping right back. But…I reverted back to what I learnt in the course and that was to accept the feelings and thoughts and remind myself that I am safe and it’s just my brain detecting a non physical threat. This went on for a few hours but I did fall asleep and was calm after that. I’ve slept fine the last few nights now reminding myself that I am safe and what I’m feeling isn’t going to harm me, it’s all part of being human. I almost try and experiment with the feelings and see what it does…and it doesn’t really do much after that, just starts to quietened down. It’s just so strange how my relationship with sleep has changed, never use to worry about bad nights, no sleep etc. Anyway, I realise the only way to get better is to practice and the only way to practice is to experience insomnia and the feelings that come with it. Warmly, Becc
Hey Chee, I really like your positive but straight forward take on this. I do agree with you – that insomnia is primarily based on overthinking and overdoing. It’s hard when you’re in it though to see it this way. You think there is something wrong with you. Did you always think like this or was it after doing the course that helped you? I’m new here. This is my first week and struggling with the catastrophic thoughts. Interested to know how you dealt with this and got yourself to this mind set. Thanks!
