Hi all ❤️ I’m dealing with some pretty severe insomnia. I’m going on day 2 of not sleeping at all because I’m just so afraid of never sleeping again. I’m having a very hard time practicing acceptance around this fear. Has anyone had insomnia of this severity before? How have you navigated it?
See the Sleep Coach School and Fearless Sleep videos on YouTube. They not solved completely my insomnia but they helped me a lot!
I’m so sorry that you are dealing with this. I don’t know what advice to give you but I want to let you know that God loves you and He is with you always ❤️💕💗 You are not alone 💕❤️💗
Hi since you are struggling, I'm curious if you heard of CBT-I? Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, perhaps you can find a provider who knows this mode of therapy that can target your insomnia. Beyond that, j would
Sorry clicked send by mistake. Beyond that, I would recommend exercise during day, cardio can help with sleep apparently, meditation as well and then journaling as you wish. Journaling can serve as a healthy way to brain dump anxious thoughts that are possibly keeping you up at night. Good luck and I hope you get the treatment for the rest you deserve 💙
Went through this for during the beginning of ocd . I was up for 7 days straight and thought I would go crazy ….I wish someone would’ve told me … the more you focus on being able the sleep , the harder it will be to sleep .. Sit there with the anxiety and and trust that you will sleep. Don’t make it an effort .trust yourself , and your body .
I've been through this several times. It comes and goes, depending on what's going on in my life. It very much seems to be a matter of "the more you try, the worse it gets." For me, practicing acceptance helps. When I'm lying awake the night before a musical performance (which is a huge insomnia trigger for me), I just lean into the idea that I won't sleep at all. I sort of see it as a challenge, like "let's see how well I can perform without sleep." Now that I've done a few shows with barely any sleep, it's less of a problem for me. This is because now that I know that, even though it sucks, not sleeping isn't the end of the world. This takes the edge off of the anxiety and makes insomnia less likely. Another thing to remember is that when your lack of sleep is due to anxiety, the time to address it is during the day, NOT during your normal sleep time. At least, this mindset has helped me. For instance, take insomnia as your body's signal that you need to reduce stress in your day-to-day life, or focus on activities that are more fulfilling (it's said that altruism is great for sleep, so doing things that you feel good about and benefit others can be surprisingly helpful).
hey there ❤️ i totally get how scary and exhausting that can be. not sleeping for days sounds incredibly tough, and it's understandable why you're feeling this way. i'm dealing with a different ocd theme, but i know how overwhelming it can feel when your mind just won't give you a break. one thing that's been a game-changer for me is this app called "unstuck ocd therapy tools." my local ocd support group recommended it, and it's been super helpful. it offers ai-personalized guidance and exercises that can really make a difference in the moment. also, i've found some comfort in the ocd stories podcast. it's full of insights and experiences from others who are navigating their own ocd journeys, which might offer you some perspective and tips on dealing with insomnia tied to ocd. 🌙✨
Obsessive thoughts about being unable to sleep are causing insomnia. Has anyone experienced this or have any advice?
One more question for y’all! I’m sure this is many of us, but I literally cannot sleep. If I do fall asleep, I maybe drift off for an hour or two. Then, I’m startled awake….intrusive thoughts running wild, heart racing….and then I lie awake the rest of the night. Just stuck in panic mode until the sun comes up. Then I have to start the day…already being in the rabbit hole for hours. I’ve tried every natural “remedy” nothing works. I’ve tried the pharmaceutical route…that also doesn’t work! Sleep has now become the enemy and I’d rather just stay awake all night. Does anyone have anything that helps them?? I’m desperate. The body/mind can’t heal without proper sleep. Also…and maybe folks can speak to this too. I’m back on my SSRI (3.5 weeks in) after being off for a few months (mistake). It’s torture waiting for the effects to kick in.
Has anyone experienced fear of not falling asleep? I have never had sleep issues before but after a bout of jet lag 3 months ago, my sleep has been terrible. This last week, I’ve only managed to sleep 3-5 hours a night because I’m just so SCARED of not sleeping. I’m unable to function because I’m obsessing about not sleeping and the terrifying effects it has on the mind and body. I’m afraid I’m going to end up losing my mind from not sleeping. Last night I was able to get 4 hours of deep sleep, but I was in bed for a total of 14 hours and just tossed and turned. Can anyone relate to this? I’m so scared I’ve been vomiting and nonstop crying 💔😭
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