The UNEXPECTED turning point in Abby's path from insomnia to PEACEFUL SLEEP (Talking Insomnia

[@lesliejohnson3413]

She explained the effects and symptoms of insomnia so well.

[@michellechang2538]

Abby is a great story teller, also powerful & humorous. Another successful insomnia story all due to the amazing works that Daniel put in ....... thanks so much to Abby and Daniel for sharing ! Love you all !!

[@goncaloboleto6203]

Please invite this guy to the @The Diary of a Ceo podcast, ASAP!

[@ackphilchi6880]

When Abby mentioned her anger that was me. I'm already accepting my I Situation but my anger is still there but much less since it's not productive to be angry. It is what it is. What she says about the doctors is also so true all they know is to prescribe drugs. When she said there has to be a reason why. I also went through that. So relatable.

[@brittanybowers4714]

Wow! Abby this is so powerful, raw, and relatable! Thank you for bravely sharing your story. Actually brought me to tears a few times. Insomnia really does feel like mental torture. I'm a month into my healing thanks to Daniel and this channel. Your story is incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@thesleepcoachschool8192]

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[@MWSJChannel]

Abby, wow! What a strong and sweet story. Thank you for being so honest, open and so very gracious about the people who really weren't helpful. I could relate to so very many things in this and your sharing has touched me and given me fresh hope to also become free from this struggle.

[@christopherfernandez8153]

This woman is speaking my truth. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@soblessedchelsea59]

I have got to figure out how to befriend wakefulness. It seems so scary. My mind is like don’t do it you won’t sleep tonight if you do. I feel like that is the next step in my journey but the fear is holding me back

[@maamourr8170]

What type of insomnia was it? Im struggling with paradoxical insomnia

[@maxwellmarovich2975]

Regarding antidepressants. The doctor prescribed me antidepressants as well, and I think to a certain degree it helped. However, do *not* trust them to wean you off them properly. They will prescribe whatever lower dose the pharmacy has available, but often the jumps are too much. Do not hesitate to get a weight and measure out your own portions and wean as slowly as you need to.

[@susanashley8454]

I agree. You have to do the research and be an advocate for your own health. Do what makes sense. I weaned myself off of Klonopin over a 9 month period of time. Luckily, I had a psychiatrist that went along with the long taper. And it was definitely the way to go. I had no rebound issues (but of course was still working through my insomnia recovery).

[@jenniferlee9029]

​@@susanashley8454may i ask how long you were on klonopin. I am on it for 3 weeks now, and im scared to taper. My sleep psychiatrist is no longer with me too😢. And advice please?

[@roberthemsing8268]

What anti depressant did you take?

[@aditideshpande5603]

Abby, I am having intense sleep issues for the last 5 months, I need it to improve as soon as possible. At first I was getting about 0 hours but now somehow I am getting 3 ish hours of sleep a night, I am working from home, not napping at all during the day, trying vagal toning exercises, meditation, morning walks, vitamin B12 and D3, over the counter sleep aids, ashwagandha, prescription medication, etc. and I am still exhausted and unable to sleep. Can I please connect with you? I need some hope it's been 5 months now

[@jazmin908ify]

@@aditideshpande5603 I’m still in the process as I’ve been suffering for the last 5 months as well.. I feel like all your doing is considered sleep efforts. Try not to obsess over sleep. Try to relax at night instead and of course be ok with being awake.

[@skeptik-ci5xo]

PERFECTIONISM!!! Goes hand in hand with insomnia. "Tired but wired" is the WORST! Whenever people would warn me not to nap during the day, I would be like HA! If only I could nap! I was never sleepy either. I take trazodone and it helps me. But if I am experiencing acute stress or anxiety, all bets are off. It doesn't matter what or how much I take of anything, the hyperarousal and "stress dreams" nullify the medication.

[@CHRIS-k6e]

Me a few months ago: *Tries to get out of bed after 15 minutes The clock: - it has been two hours.. Me again: Where did time go?

[@ackphilchi6880]

Hello it only took Abby 2 weeks to recover. Is that the norm or is she an outlier. ? I wonder if Abby could give a few tips on how she was able to recover so quickly I would be ver grateful. Did she join the program or did she watch the videos only? Maybe she can share more details on how she conquered the fear and hyperarousal. What were her nights like during those 2 weeks and how did she handle the anxiety during the day?

[@drorjs]

She's definatly on the short end of the recovery spectrum.

[@lasmadidrihsone-upmale623]

OMG, Abby, your story is so, so helpfull. You have no idea. Can i reach out to You? I am at that point that i am trying to understand the insomnia and all this sleep strugle, but i am still really affraid of awakefulness.

[@ჯანსაღიკვება]

Hi Dr. Daniel. First of all thank you so much for amazing content on youtube, it helped me so much. I wanted to ask you about my case. So 5 years ago I had a child and first time in my life I have developed horrible anxiety that caused insomnia from day 1 and lasted for months (there was a times I haven’t slept 14days straight) i got out from it and after that year or two I had some insomnia and anxiety, I thought I “ cured” it through therapy and was feeling amazing for 3 years, but about 3 weeks ago some stressful times came into my life and randomly started having terrible anxiety, i was sleeping well for first day or two of anxiety but after that my intense insomnia is back and it is full force . I was thinking to become your group couching member but wanted to ask am I right candidate since I don’t have solely sleep anxiety (even though not sleeping is is biggest fear of mine and worst anxiety symptom by far) . Like I slept well yesterday probably 7-8 hours but I’m Still anxious today. So i was just trying see do I need different kinda couching that is focusing more to general anxiety or your group couching is right for me. Thank u so much

[@thesleepcoachschool8192]

So glad you found us 😊! And I’d say - check out our monsomnia playlist, that can truly help, hearing from people who’ve gone through what we have I so helpful. Rooting for you!

[@najeemcknight30]

Hey coach daniel my name is Najee I have been struggling with insomnia for the pass 2 months now it’s like I can’t seem to enjoy anything at all. All my mind think about daily is sleeping. One of my biggest issues is like whenever I have a night when I get some sleep my brain try recreate everything that I did the night before to get the same outcome I just feel so hopeless I can’t seem to enjoy anything whenever I try to befriend wakefulness is like my subconscious thought is saying your doing this for sleep any advice

[@christinalockington8222]

I would say..do nothing. Don't try to befriend wakefulness don't try to recreate..don't TRY anything. Just relax, enjoy yourself in some way... The less you do or think or try the more sleep will come easy

[@brianvlasak1558]

You described my exact issue better than I can explain. I obsess all day trying to recreate the same outcome. I still struggle with that but it has improved. I really think you have a little OCD that is causing those ruminating thoughts. I’d suggest “from stuck to unstuck” by Matthew Codde. He even has a podcast.

[@FirstnameLastname-yr2ps]

Coach Daniel I desperately need your help. For the last few weeks I keep making an involuntary noise/grunt right as I am on the verge of sleep. It is like a short 'mmm' sound. It can be quite loud and every time it happens it startles me awake. It is not catathrenia and I am aware I am awake and doing this even though it is involuntary. Lately its been happening through the night, I am so anxious and have not been sleeping much. Do you know anything about this issue

[@christinalockington8222]

I think it's your startle response. When you go through hyper arousal issues during insomnia, your brain will pick up any sound or disturbances that it wouldn't before because now it's always looking and listening out for danger. Just know that it's okay and it's normal and when you understand that it will disturb you less and less. Been there

[@thesleepcoachschool8192]

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience. Just a quick heads-up: we're hosting live Q&A sessions most weeks and we'd love for you to join us! It's a great chance to ask questions, share insights, and connect with others in the community.

[@FirstnameLastname-yr2ps]

@@thesleepcoachschool8192 When will the live Q&A be this week

[@Nehakaur2000]

Hi Doctor Daniel. I have watched your videos a lot over the past few months but I’m still struggling & feel despair. I’m lucky if I get any more than 3 hours of sleep. I’ve just come across the timeless window concept. I think a lot of my hyperarosual comes from me having 0 sleep confidence now. I have lost all sleep confidence and that is what is causing the anxiety and hyperarosual. It’s almost as if I need to start sleeping well again for the anxiety to go ??but I know that’s unrealistic. how can I build my sleep confidence back up?

[@aditideshpande5603]

Did you ever fix it? @Nehakaur2000? I am going through the same for the past 5 months due to job stress and personal stress and I need help

[@Skxm]

I can't fall asleep even tho I don't think about sleep

[@thesleepcoachschool8192]

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience. Just a quick heads-up: we're hosting live Q&A sessions most weeks and we'd love for you to join us! It's a great chance to ask questions, share insights, and connect with others in the community.

[@Balaramfamjam]

Same at night I just go to sleep peacefully but still can't sleep it's so frustrating from 5 months

[@coolswordmaster2216]

Hi daniel I had a question. Does insomnia affect cognitive function? I'm a student and a big worry is that if I dont sleep well I will perform poorly on tests etc and this anxiety causes a recurring circle........

[@thesleepcoachschool8192]

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[@aya123444]

I think im gonna say FU to the sleep routines as well 😂 Dont work. Another thing is, i dont know if i should stay in a mornint shift as it stresses me out lmao....or find an evening shift.

[@aya123444]

I don't think it's possible to recover too😢😂

[@thesleepcoachschool8192]

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