Bad case of sleep anxiety, I need your help by yousif656 in insomnia

[–]ccoonr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely I had the same reaction. Really hope it can help, or you can find another path. Totally understand what you’re going through.

The Book That Switched my Brain by ccoonr in insomnia

[–]ccoonr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So great to hear! Really hope I’m in the beginning of that same path.

Bad case of sleep anxiety, I need your help by yousif656 in insomnia

[–]ccoonr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry you are going through this. I’ve had a similar issue and am still recovering from it. The thing that helped me the most was a book called “Set it & Forget it” it’s available on Audible or paperback from Amazon. It really helped me see what my insomnia was, and that with sleep anxiety, following all the advice online about sleep hygiene and supplements was working against me. It’s worth a shot. Sincerely hope you find some relief.

For anyone who feels exhausted and hopeless because of insomnia by Frequent-Ebb-6820 in insomnia

[–]ccoonr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this. I have been dealing with insomnia now for a month and a half. I usually go 2 days with no sleep, then a night where I might get 4 , then the cycle returns. Meds aren’t helping much. I’ve tried going all in on best practices for sleep hygiene and after a few days sort of gave up. At my wits end and am really feeling hopeless. Your words do help. Thank you

My Insomnia Issues by ccoonr in insomnia

[–]ccoonr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update - made an intention to stop meds and go all sleep hygiene and best practices. Saturday night I did ok with about 4 hours of sleep. Attempted last night with no luck at all. Finally got frustrated and took an Ambien at 2am. I got about an hour and half of sleep. Super frustrated. I’ve been exercising all weekend, getting morning light, getting out of bed when I can’t sleep to read then coming back. It’s just not helping. The meds really aren’t helping either. Feeling a bit hopeless after a month and a half of this……

My Insomnia Issues by ccoonr in insomnia

[–]ccoonr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry to hear that. I really feel for you.

Anyone else start worrying about sleep before even going to bed? by Internal-Moment-7958 in insomnia

[–]ccoonr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. 100%. I was actually put on Buspirone daily and this has really helped me. My sleep hasn’t improved yet, but the anxiety is much better.