How to treat chronic insomnia naturally without medication

How to treat chronic insomnia naturally without medication

In my practice I worked with so many clients who struggled with chronic insomnia for years. But the truth is that chronic sleep problems and chronic insomnia doesn’t have to rule your life.

So let’s really talk about how to treat chronic insomnia naturally without medication so you can find a practical treatment for long term insomnia as well.

As a sleep coach for adults, I’ve talked about insomnia for many years now, but it’s still quite sad to see that so many people don’t find the appropriate chronic insomnia treatment that actually works for them long term.

In the past, I published a number of videos on how to treat insomnia naturally but I wanted to revisit this topic again to add a few things that I perhaps didn’t mention before.

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Those of you that haven’t come across any of my content before, let me introduce myself:
I’m Beatrix A Schmidt. I’m a sleep coach, professional speaker and the author of The Sleep Deep Method ® which was published in 2014. But my work helping professionals like you with insomnia, sleep problems and even sleep deprivation started when I struggled with insomnia too in my mid 20s.

So if you are looking to find out how to treat insomnia, how to sleep well again, how to cure insomnia in a practical way or simply want to fix your insomnia (‘fix’), then this channel is for you. You can find a practical sleep guide through my videos, to provide you with sleep help, practical sleep therapy, sleep videos that are straight to the point and even sleep videos for insomnia.

You’ll learn how to fall asleep easier, sleep through the night without disturbances and wake up refreshed and recharged for many years to come through developing what I call Sleep Skills for Life. You see a good night sleep is not rocket science, but it is more about learning how to sleep well and treat insomnia in the appropriate way.

Disclaimer:
This video by Beatrix A Schmidt and The Sleep Deep Method® is for information only and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical related insomnia disorders or problems or other medical conditions. We used all reasonable care when compiling the information but as always this video is not intended to replace a one and one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment for medical conditions.

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[beatrixaschmidt]

Thank you for watching! Chronic insomnia and long-term sleep problems affect so many people these days. If you have a particular question about this, comment below with your question.

[anabananacr]

I get insomnia when my thyroid is off. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which the doctor couldn't figure out until I requested a full thyroid panel. When I'm eating properly, and limiting even healthy veggies, like cruciferous, and fruits due to the sugar, I feel better. I also limit my bread intake, and processed foods. I can't exercise intensely either because it sets my thyroid off too. So I stick to light to moderate workouts, and occasionally intense workouts. I'm off my meds because they worked only the beginning. Fixing insomnia (or health issues) takes a lot of work. But it's worth it because otherwise I'm sleepy through the day, and at night wide away. It's awful.

I am always looking for information for better sleep quality. This video was helpful. It's a marathon not a sprint for sure.

[netojr]

I've had chronic insomnia for 14 years, first 5 years during High School and College I didn't take medication and hardly ever slept, this led to me becoming hyper sensitive to sounds. The last 9 years I've been taking alot of Pharmaceudical meds to sleep. They work, but I have to sleep for 11 to 12 hours just to feel somewhat normal and refreshed, also my energy is still very low. I wish I could stop taking meds and just sleep like a regular person.

[deegeraghty]

Thank you for explaining chronic insomnia. I have had it for 5 years.

[sodas]

t might also just be metabolic, I was over exercising obsessed with cardio, under eating and not getting enough carbs which resulted in several nutritional deficiencies after 6 years etc (thought I was being healthy, felt great in the initial years) unknowingly I was putting my body in a catabolic state which will cause the body to stay awake and alert, as it is meant to. Think about what you are doing and what messages you are sending to your central nervous system via the way you eat, exercise and live...you might be putting your body in survival mode and the body is simply doing what its meant to be doing. I cut back and changed the way I exercise opting for more anabolic promoting activities with ample recovery time, ate more frequent balanced meals, avoided stimulants and recently quit alcohol. It has taken a long time for my body to balance out and recover, I now don't even need to bother with or think about sleep hygiene, I get tired and sleep. I hope this helps someone in a similar predicament, the worst part is not knowing what is happening, how to recover. and no one seems to be able to help. You can't relax, meditate or think your way out of a catabolic state....Give your body what it needs and your central nervous system and mind will calm and deep sleep will return.

[jamesharry]

My name is Jamie, I have been suffering form insomnia for over 20 years since I had my first anxtiey attack. I have been own medication for over 18 years now. I really want to get my sleep patterns back two the year 2002.

[michaelthau]

Thank you for posting a wonderful educational video. Im 52 work out daily, eat mostly vegetarian, plant based, don't drink or smoke.
I have been dealing with chronic insomnia for over 2 years. Either can't fall asleep, or wake up after 2 hours and can't get back to sleep. Some nights no sleep.
I have become exhausted daily. My Dr wants to either put me on z drugs, did not work, or sedating antidepressant, strangely do not work.
I don't know how to fix this.i was on klonopin for 2 years, did a 6 month taper and I have been off for 4 months.
My insomnia started a year after taking this medication, but my Dr says its not why, but i disagree.
I would love to learn more about how I can work with you
May God Bless
Michael

[MsHighpeaks]

I have had chronic insomnia for over forty years. One Dr told me that not sleeping wouldn’t hurt me!! I have tried sleeping tablets etc… I now have a shocking bedtime routine. I can’t fall asleep and spend hours on my iPad just trying to pass the night .

[jameskaboshioabel]

Ma! I have sleep problem for many years, for person like me in a developing country (Nigeria) where only medication is the option, which practically does not work, long term what should I do? I will love to hear from you.

[Brilliant_Smoke]

It is so confusing how people fail to value sleep as an important part of life. We are wholesome content creators, WE deserve a lot of subscriptions and love. Well done.

[bjamngirl]

What about being on an antidepressant that has agitation effect and I haven’t been able to sleep. Dr has had me on zolpidem for years. The anxiety peaks because of this vicious cycle.

[saysitallrealy]

i would like to take the anxiety away from the thought of insomnia if it was a fact that if you dont sleep no harm would be done if that were the case we would all drop off more easily

[altonbailey-encq]

Hello doc.
I thing i have chronic inomnia.
I just can't fall asleep without some sleep aids and if i do get some sleep, its for a short while. I wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. This has been happening for over two years now. I have to quit my job because of this. I just could not function at work. I am currently struggling with this problem. I need help and i just can't get the right help. I have gone to many doctors and all they have given me is sleeping aids. Where can i get some help?

[calvinbunao]

What is the best natural way to cure chronic insomnia coz I've been suffering 2year from now. Sort of advice plz, thanks 😊

[alexadilone]

I think I went almost 3 weeks without consistent sleep and now I feel like my body won’t fall asleep naturally. I am currently in temazepam for sleep and it gives me a couple of hours of sleep but I want to learn how to fall asleep naturally again. HELP!

[nitingupta]

My 16 year old son also has sleep problems. It started when he was 10-11 year but it used to go away. This time it started in Jan 23 and seems to be getting worse. Tried everything, even Melatonin tabs but nothing is working. His studies are impacted due to this. Pls advise

[hmachine]

Is your approach different than CBT-I? I have Lyme disease and suffer terribly with insomnia. Medications don’t help and I’ve done cbt-I several times with no luck.

[sunitafisher]

🌸 I use rain app free on YouTube to help me sleep
The worst was 1 week no sleep and I couldn’t focus, it was horrible
I ensure I do everything possible to help me prepare for sleep early on
Only half cup of coffee on mornings, 2 hrs after walking
Exercise daily and whole foods, rehydrate properly and I stop all activities 9:30pm and wind down, I make sure room is dark and white noise is on

Prior to all of this I write to do list next day, all work is done, to ensure I am not worried about anything
If I don’t do anything, I don’t sleep for days at a time
I set my alarm to wake early. I wake and sleep at same time to get my body and mind used to it
My method isn’t perfect, there are times I can’t sleep but I remain in bed and try to relax
I have had issues since my childhood but learned to control and manage it the best I can

[julieanndiamante]

i've been working on shifts for ten years already. last month i had tons of problems on top of stress from work: personal and health problems. this month i was able to work on my personal and health problems but i can no longer go back to falling asleep anymore. my doctor stopped prescribing me with anti-anxiety drug because he didn't want me to depend on it. last night was the second night i took the melatonin prescribed to me and i couldn't proceed from sleepiness to falling asleep (i was able to sleep the first time i took it). there were times i felt im about to knock out but i tend to be aware of it and then get awake again. and since i can't fall asleep, thoughts start to come in no matter how i try to clear my mind. im starting to get hopeless.

[RA-nofi]

I’m suffering from insomnia for one week . I really don’t know what makes me awake . I travel from my place to another one on the night of trip I couldn’t sleep so for many nights after that I was scared to not sleep and I think that’s what caused my insomnia ( fearing of not sleeping)