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Thanks for sharing, brayan – and I am glad to hear that these issues and thoughts are now behind you.
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'jjmahern' wrote:Unfortunately what I have read about her book, she believes completely that insomnia is never psychological and only physiological. As this is the case CBT will never be able to help her because she already thinks it can't work because it is dealing with behavior and psychology of sleeping.
Good point – and I wrote about this very issue (and one psychotherapist's opinion) on the blog yesterday:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/introducing-the-ultimate-insomnia-cure-a-lobotomy/
Thanks for your contribution – I may have to make you our official fact checker!
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Welcome to Insomnia Land, Jen – and thank you for introducing yourself.
I hope you'll keep us updated with your progress with the CBT – I think that would make a great standalone discussion topic.
I'm sure you'll find plenty of information and advice in the forums here, and I look forward to reading more of your posts and getting to know you better.
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'kennycm' wrote:Really pray it continues…
How did it go for you last night?
'1949Molly' wrote:now that we have this thread going i'm going to tell you ALL (of 2 folks listening SO FAR) about my trying so HARD to go OFF my sleep meds.
Good luck, and keep at it!
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Good luck – let us know how you get on!
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Deanka – Have you given our free sleep training a try? If you go in with an open mind, I am sure it will help you:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/free-sleep-training/?ref=forumpost
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You definitely aren't the only member here suffering from bouts of RLS. It's actually quite a common cause of insomnia, yet it's rarely spoken about.
I made a few posts about RLS over on the blog that may be of interest:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/are-leg-cramps-the-cause-of-your-insomnia/
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/how-to-calm-your-restless-leg-syndrome-and-improve-your-sleep/
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/is-meningeal-compression-the-cause-of-your-insomnia/
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/natural-remedies-for-restless-leg-syndrome-willis-ekbom-disease/
Hopefully this helps.
By the way, I moved this post to its own discussion topic so it will get more attention.
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'1949Molly' wrote:i've been doing the brainwave entrainment stuff since early august 2012. a pattern for my sleep cycles is emerging. i usually get about 3 hour of sleep, then about 3 hours of being awake, then going into this and that (which is napping or something else depending how KEEN i am on doing my projects).
That doesn't surprise me in the least. Check out a recent blog post I wrote:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-myth-of-uninterrupted-sleep/
'kennycm' wrote:Getting set up for brainwave is kind of expensive $29.95 for ear buds, and $45 + for the cd's. A bit much for a retired fixed income senior to invest for a maybe. I did find a low cost brainwave sleep cd on the internet so I think I will leave the CPAP off a few nights and use my regular ear buds to see what happens.
Regular earbuds should work just fine. No need to splash out for anything fancy.
Be careful with the low cost stuff you find floating around on the internet – many rely on binaural beats, which is an older technology and less effective than modern sessions that rely on isochronic tones.
Also, make sure any product you buy comes with a money back guarantee.
—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.
My pleasure 🙂
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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.
Here are a few blog posts you may find interesting/relevant:
General mental health:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/insomnia-affects-mental-health/
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/how-to-stop-suicidal-thoughts-when-suffering-from-insomnia/
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/your-insomnia-medication-may-be-damaging-your-brain/
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/sleep-disruption-could-be-destroying-your-memory/
Parkinson's disease:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-link-between-sleep-disorders-and-parkinsons-disease/
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/sleep-deprivation-and-parkinsons-disease/
Alzheimer's disease:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/could-your-lack-of-sleep-put-you-at-risk-for-alzheimers-disease/
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/another-link-between-sleep-disturbance-and-alzheimers-disease/
Schizophrenia:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-link-between-insomnia-and-schizophrenia/
Multiple personality disorder:
http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-link-between-insomnia-and-multiple-personality-disorder/
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Hey Lisa
Great questions – there's a lot of
crapsuspect advice and information out there.I haven't published anything that's been peer reviewed so I don't want to specifically refer you to my own work. That being said, every single blog post I write over at the Insomnia Land blog contains a source link.
Therefore, any time I talk about or reference a study, click the source link to see where I'm getting my information from. Sometimes it'll be a newspaper but I always try to link to the source of the research itself whenever possible.
You may also want to take a look at the SLEEP Journal: http://www.journalsleep.org/
It's a great (and reputable) resource.
Is there something in particular you're keen to know more about?
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Hey Susana and welcome to Insomnia Land.
Thanks for introducing yourself. I love your positive attitude despite the challenges you're facing and dealing with.
Know that now you're a member of Insomnia Land, you have the support of every single member to draw upon. That's a lot of shared strength.
There's also a ton of advice and information in the forums (and on the blog), so take a look around, get involved and I look forward to getting to know you better 🙂
—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.
'ycipressi' wrote:Dear nonsleepers, I tried all that you are writing about. What I don't understand is why the medical community is not taking this situation more seriously.
Hello, fellow Oregonian! I completely agree – and that is why I started Insomnia Land in the first place. At least here, there is one place in the world where insomnia is taken seriously and isn't ignored.
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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.
I just finished another post on this subject: http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-myth-of-uninterrupted-sleep/
What do you think about the concept?
—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.
'Tommy wrote:I've found a 24/hour pub & restaurant, or rather more a licensed restaurant/cafe that's open 24 hours (except Fridays & Saturdays for some reason, where surely they'd get the most business?).
I guess all the staff are out partying on those days!
—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.
