My approach to insomnia, in a nutshell

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[kelseymartens]

Hey I think this was a great analogy. I sure agree with the need to "unclog the pipe". When I tried getting sleeping pills, I thought it would cause sleep and the clog would just disappear. But reality was, sleeping pills were sometimes effective and often times not, was still a load of pressure, and I had to give up the pills to work on the clog anyway. Then sleep came better than before. I'm still on the journey but thanks to yourself and Daniel we're getting better!

[johnsmusicpassions]

your insight is like a breath of fresh air - iwas social worker for 15years and your videos are therapy to my ears - i suffer from insomnia

[marybires]

I've had insomnia for 2 yrs, ever since I had Covid. Your common sense approach has helped me more than any sleep effort I have made. Thank you!

[newshades]

Wish I had a forget button for negative thoughts

[chiatte]

Thanks Alina. Actually awarness is oke but fighting or analyzing thought is not a good way for long term. Best way is doing nothing.

[rishavadhikari]

I feel i will never sleep, die/loose my sanity, the fear is so deep down i got insomnia by this anxiety loop.
I got the concept now thank you so much but still it is so deep inside my thoughts to get out of this from my subconsious mind

[davorplavsic]

thank you, this is the only video on insomnia that makes sense

[markokononen]

Hi Alina. This video was very inlightening analogy of insomnia. Thank you very much.😊

[BulavintsevaLiudmila]

Thank you so much for all your amazing work! Your videos as a freshest breath for me. I am still on my way to full recovery❤

[amirnabilenough]

All I can think is that even on all other realms I must finally be on target even more so as well. So for that then I am forever indebted to you. At least anybody likely respond back please.

[steviemclaughlin]

This is really helpful, thank you Alina!

[evasara]

Hi there, I’m lying here at 2 am with no sleep, after some decaf coffee that apparently was not decaf, it’s the weirdest feeling to be super awake but relaxed-ish about it for once, the day is not gonna be great but I’m sure I’ll get through it somehow, thank you for your content, it’s helping so much on my journey. Totally agree with the beliefs you mentioned, I am trying to let go of them, I can confirm for now that lights, coffee, media, supplements, sleeping pills don’t really affect me all the time or in the same way so it’s not a “rule” that they will work or that need to be part of a sleep routine

[darren]

I love yor way of explaining it, but being 55 now ive being an insomniac for 20 years .doctors dont help ive tired all sorts with no results

[berndstromberg]

Even though i have all the knowledge now and fully understand what you try to tell us i got hit by nervousness and hyperarousal every night.
I'm wondering when i will make the next step cause right now it feels like beeing stuck in a loop. I hope for a moment when it finally clicks and my brain starts to learn that it doesn't need to be concerned every night over sleep.

[rajunand]

Thank u so much alina, , ur explanation are soo nice💗

[jassik]

Hi Alina I go to bed only when I feel really go to sleep means wakes up until 11:30 or 12. I sleep less than 3 hours or sometimes only two but one time wake up; can’t go back to sleep. I am fully awake. I leave the room; do deep breathing chant some religious hymns or meditate to feel tired and start jawing but no more sleep. Why is that ? Please reply.

[SM-zfye]

Do you have anything on being a night owl? I’m retired and I’ve been a day sleeper for over 15 years, I’ve tried resetting my circadian rhythm many times but it always resorts back to day sleep. I suffer from insomnia so when I go to bed at say 7 am I lay there and worry about less daylight this time of the year. Where I live the clock goes back one hour during the winter and of course the daylight is shorter. I’ve tried lying down earlier but it doesn’t work only creates more anxiety over sleeping and insomnia. Any suggestions?

[rajunand]

Hi alina now i get up to 9 hours sleep but i wake up feeling tired and unrefreshed throughout the day??

[actualityfilms]

I started sleeping better after about 5 weeks of learning. Getting 4-6 hours with wake ups. I returned home from abroad after 6 months. I had 2 sleepless nights in a hotel and then now 4 nights in a row with no sleep in my old apartment. Will the more stable sleep return? How many days in a row can you go without any sleep at all?

[instigatorbear]

Do you take an antidepressant to help with the side effects of insomnia ? Does anyone else ?