Do any of you have tips for stopping anxious thoughts so you can actually sleep? Normally I can fall asleep just fine if someone else is awake at the time and if it's not completely outside but...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Unemployed, constant worrying and had extreme benzo withdrawalMy psychiatrists told me it was perfectly fine to take my medication to help me sleep. Problem is now I'm addicted to...reactions2repliesPrescription MedicationTips & AdviceFriends & Family
How not to catastrophize and get angry about sleep?I have had on-and-off insomnia for the past five years, and did CBTi from November 2023 to April 2024. It ended up...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Can anyone help with Sleep Phobia?Hi all. I am a 45 year old female, and in short, I have what's called Somniphobia - which is basically a...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
How frustrating is it to wake during the night?If you are fortunate enough to fall asleep, how frustrating is it to wake during the night? Some people manage to roll...reactions19repliesTips & AdviceSleep HygieneCoping
Strategies to Manage InsomniaWhat strategies or techniques have you tried to manage your chronic insomnia? Which ones have been most effective for you?...reactions21repliesTips & Advice
Quality of sleepI'm curious to know how many people have 'quality of sleep' as their main insomnia problem? I've had sleep problems for over...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCBTFatigue
FeaturedDo You Use Sound Machines for Sleep?Have you tried sound machines to help you sleep at night? Or other noisemakers like a ceiling fan?...reactions30repliesTips & Advice
Do you experience brain fog? Share your recommendations for others, your questions, or just VENT about how insomnia impacts concentration and can cause brain fog....reactions6repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
FeaturedOccasional Episodes of Insomnia / Difficulty Staying AsleepFor the most part, I have no major issues with sleep. However, on any occasion where I have something critical / important...reactions4repliesTips & Advice