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Hi Jess84:
Honestly, I don’t advise using a rx drug. I used xanax (.5mg) but had to safely wean off of it with CBD oil (under the care of my dr). When I did use it, it was maybe 2-3 times per week only for sleep only but that dose was still enough for me to have to taper slowly and not stop cold turkey.
I didn’t feel addicted at all but knew I wanted to fall asleep naturally without any meds or supplements (such as cbd oil, lavender oil, melatonin (even though this didn’t work for me).
I also got my hormones in check, no longer estrogen dominant by using progesterone cream (again from my naturopath).
I found CBT-i to be extremely helpful in my case. Understanding sleep & how hyper-aroused affects it, maintaining a good sleep schedule, and not freak out when I have a sleepless night.
It feels so good to have that amazing deep sleep and if I just focus on those nights, I’m sure one day soon insomnia will be far behind me:)Thank you so much Martin! I have listened to your podcast with Nick Wignall and found it to be very very helpful! I too believe the worry of the insomnia coming back was a concern and caused me to be hyper-aroused. I have since been sleeping again, still maintaining my sleep window. I realized that even though I was getting that fragmented sleep, I still could totally function the next day, I basically went on with my schedule at work, later working out, and really staying active and not dwelling on my horrible nights…. eventually my sleep fell back into place.
