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This is great to hear — and the real benefit this time around is that you know all those improvements you are enjoying, and all that sleep you are getting, is being 100% generated by you and you alone. This should fill you with confidence and encourage you to remain committed and keep looking forward! You’ve got this!
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Welcome to the forum. You mentioned that you have read all the things you should be doing to get a better night’s sleep and you are practicing them all — may I ask what these things are?
When you wake during the night, why do you think you find it hard to fall asleep? Implementing an appropriate sleep window and getting out of bed when struggling with sleep are often good starting points when dealing with fragmented sleep.
I hope this helps.
—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.
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Sleeping pills can’t generate sleep and they don’t get to the root cause of insomnia, so they aren’t a long-term solution for insomnia. If you aren’t keen on the idea of sleeping medication and you are looking for a long-term solution for your insomnia, I’d encourage you to talk to your doctor about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).
—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.
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Hello J18 and welcome to the forum. Like many people, you have tried lots of things in a bid to improve your sleep and none of them have worked. That’s normal and to be expected because none of the things you have tried address the root cause of insomnia — the thoughts we have and the behaviors we implement in an attempt to improve our sleep that actually perpetuate insomnia.
I noticed that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) didn’t appear on your list of things you’ve tried. Was that an oversight, or is this something you’ve not tried yet? If you haven’t tried implementing CBT-I techniques yet, I’d encourage you to get started!
—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.
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Thanks for sharing your story. Can you tell us how you managed to stop your stress and anxiety? This is often easier said than done!
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Welcome to the forum, Sally. As I think you are recognizing, sleeping pills aren’t a long-term solution for insomnia because they don’t address the root cause of insomnia — thoughts and behaviors.
Did your doctor mention cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)? Is this something you’ve heard of or tried?
—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.
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Setbacks are completely normal — nobody enjoys a great night of sleep, every single night! So, you certainly are NOT back to square one! You are doing the exact right thing — you are implementing the same techniques that you implemented in the past and proved to be helpful. They were helpful before, so they will be helpful again. Keep looking forward, not back, and your sleep will soon get back on track!
—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.
Setbacks are completely normal — nobody enjoys a great night of sleep, every single night! So, you certainly are NOT back to square one! You are doing the exact right thing — you are implementing the same techniques that you implemented in the past and proved to be helpful. They were helpful before, so they will be helpful again. Keep looking forward, not back, and your sleep will soon get back on track!
—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.
This is all very complex and I am not surprised you are confused — reading your post has me confused, too!
Ultimately, the best way to improve sleep if you have chronic insomnia is through the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) techniques.
One technique is sleep restriction — and this simply means allotting a more appropriate amount of time for sleep to help build sleep drive and reduce the amount of time you spend awake during the night. If your average nightly sleep duration is very short, it can be helpful to start with a short sleep window of around five to five-and-a-half hours and stick with that for at least two weeks.
You might find this video helpful: How sleep restriction can improve sleep even when you’re only getting a few hours of sleep.
—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.
This is likely something best discussed with your doctor. Since you have been prescribed sleeping pills, I am guessing you have raised this issue with your doctor — if so, what did they suggest?
—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.
Hypnic jerks are quite common and aren’t anything to worry about. They tend to happen as we transition from wakefulness to sleep. Waking with that sensation of “fight or flight” might also be associated with this transition into sleep but can also be a symptom of hyperarousal. This, again, isn’t unusual and is unlikely to be anything you need to worry about.
You might find these two videos helpful:
Why you feel a sense of panic when you drift off to sleep (or when you wake during the night)
Four important questions for everyone with chronic insomnia
I hope this helps!
—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.
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I’d suggest discussing this with your doctor — do let us know how you get on.
—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.
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I don’t think you’re back at square one — you are much farther ahead than that because you know from experience that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) techniques are helpful and that with consistent implementation, they will help you improve your sleep!
I’m really encouraged that you aren’t using a fitness tracker to monitor your sleep — these can really fuel sleep-related worry and anxiety, and actually make sleep more difficult!
How are you getting on since you posted? Have you been able to stick to that appropriate sleep window and consistent out of bed time?
—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.
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How long ago was your surgery, Ludivina? At the current time, when do you usually go to bed at night, when do you get out of bed to start your day, and roughly how many hours of sleep do you get on a typical night?
—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.
Hello and welcome to the forum! I’m very encouraged to hear that you’re giving cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) a try.
To answer your questions:
It doesn’t really matter what you do during stimulus control since the primary goal is to simply get out of bed when you’re struggling with sleep so you don’t reinforce the idea that the bed is a place for struggle. A reading light isn’t going to suppress sleep — but it might be a good idea to avoid reaching for the iPhone since they can be quite distracting and stimulating. TV might be a better alternative.
You might find this video helpful: What to do during the night when you can’t sleep because of chronic insomnia.
There will always be good nights and bad nights. Ups and downs are normal. Try to remind yourself of this as you progress! What happens from night to night isn’t very important in the context of your end goal — better sleep for the rest of your life.
Another helpful video: What to do when CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) makes your sleep worse not better.
The best way to tune out the misinformation out there is not to go looking for it — ultimately, I think it’s as simple as that!
I hope this helps.
—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.
