One of the most common "bizarre" phenomena in the sleep universe explained and demystified. The most important, giving up on sleep when the opportunity has passed. In this video we will also see that when you "give up" earlier, the phenomena we call surrender sleep happens no more.
Awake at night? Seems like there are really two decisions to make: Stay in bed or leave the bed, and "try" to make yourself fall back to sleep or engage in an activity you enjoy. It's your choice!
Lara has had depersonalization experiences and the world seems unreal, could this be sfi? Guy is a therapist who has struggled with sleep for 10 years. But trouble falling asleep is new. Clara wonders how not to be jealous at others who sleep. Sophia gets up the same time no matter when she goes to bed, and this is becoming a problem.
Matt shared a wonderful insight the other day that I will comment on; Also a question from Sarah about her ability to limit her time in bed, and a success story from Shari - plus your live questions!
It's all here at www.thesleepcoachschool.com!
Balint wonders about how to approach insomnia when depression is also present. Linde has tried CBTi but is still struggling. Hans asks us to feature Karl Marcieca who doesn't sleep much even on multiple medications. Jake seeks reassurance that he doesn't have SFi.
A weird DM on instagram triggered a sleepless night. After two more, Sierra started really paying attention. Weeks later, she was in a desperate way. She had tried everything and finally been prescribed Ambien. Part of her desperately wanted sleep and wanted to take the medication. Another part of her was scared of becoming addicted.
In this episode, we learn how Sierra became friends with her thoughts and emotions, and how she deploys the same approach that helped her with sleep to work and life!
Matt is getting more detached and wonders if he should even ask a question, but he's curious! Andy is dreading not being able to sleep in a different bed ever again. Bijal has started an intensive mindfulness course, there has been ups and downs but the struggle continues.
Hannah was not successful with CBTI due to the strict in-bed/not-in-bed rules and is wondering if there is a better way; Lorenzo has not slept well as of late, but never feels sleepy. Good questions to discuss in Open Class, plus your live questions!
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Pat shares a success story of how listening to the brain produces peace and how taking a mental journey can allow sleep. Kaci has come off and antidepressant and wonders if this is why she has trouble sleeping again. Judy asks if reading before sleeping is ok. Peter wonders if there are discounts on our program and Jen asks at which point you give in and take medication.
When Neil starts mandatory Israeli military service at age 18 he has a completely sleepless night. When this becomes a recurring issue, his superiors arrange night duty so that he gets more opportunity for sleep. With even more time to ruminate, obsess, toss and turn - a fear develops that lasts for years.
Although the memories remain, Neil is now free from a 2 decade long struggle. Understanding sleep, understanding how the mind works and practicing meditation has brought peace.
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