This channel has been a game-changer for me and how I perceive my "problem." The paradox is that once I didn't view insomnia as a problem I started to sleep normally again. It's not perfect by any means and I have a few nights when it's more difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, but I don't perceive it to be abnormal or "something's wrong with me" anymore. I just enjoy the time awake, knowing I'll be okay even if I don't get much sleep. I credit your channel for this change in attitude. Thank you so much!
But are you really okay with the fact that that you're tired the next day? Is insomnia really not a problem for you? I struggle a lot just because to me, the day after a sleepless night actually IS very difficult. I just can't think differently
@@Seriouslynotme234 I know that I'm going to not feel very good on those days after I don't sleep well but I accept it and get through the day. In fact I tell myself I'm going to have a decent day no matter how I've slept and strangely enough it works. I trust that my body has reserves to get me though those days and when it's time to sleep I will. I guess I just started trusting that I would be okay instead of constantly thinking there was something wrong with me. That was the big change.
@@Seriouslynotme234 If you abandon the struggle you’re less shaken emotionally the next day. You’re still exausted but you can do your basic tasks. What I found is that my daily suffering was at least 50% emotional from the night time struggle.
Allowing the fear/thoughts/sensations to be there has been a game changer for both sleep and everyday things. Not resisting, or trying to fix it has allowed the anxiety/fear to FADE away into the background. You have taught me that my brain is only trying to protect me and once I have showed it that the thoughts/feelings/sensations are only a perceived threat, not danger, I’m able to carry on with what I am doing in the present moment. NATTO is the way.
This makes so much sense. However I just can’t break the fear of being up all night, especially if I have work the next day. When I have not slept my anxiety is elevated and I feel almost on a different plane of existence from other people. I feel so abnormal. This is what I struggle with so I end up taking a pill.
Same with me. This channel solved my chronic insomnia of many years. I am trying to apply a similar mindset to manage my chronic tinnitus which I've had since I was a child (although doesn't interfere with my sleep at all).
Hello daniel thanks for this video .I am having my insomia relapse..It feels like I am up all night from a week now , I hope I will get better with time because now I am not afraid of Insomia anymore but still it hurts mentally and exhaustive....Can you please give me couple of tips to remove that tiredness and help me sleep better again?
Hey Daniel. Ive got to ask for some advice. Its been insomnia for a year now with early awakenings. Now its alot better with watching your videos, however i'm not sleeping fully refreshed usually since I wake up restless in my body and especially in my legs. Its not a verey intense restlessness so Im not even sure its RLS. But I am sort of worried I have RLS and im sort of fucked because of that. Ive been to my doctor and he bascially told me theres nothing we can do. Your teachings have helped immensly but im sort of stuck on this one. Any advice?
This channel has been a game-changer for me and how I perceive my "problem." The paradox is that once I didn't view insomnia as a problem I started to sleep normally again. It's not perfect by any means and I have a few nights when it's more difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, but I don't perceive it to be abnormal or "something's wrong with me" anymore. I just enjoy the time awake, knowing I'll be okay even if I don't get much sleep. I credit your channel for this change in attitude. Thank you so much!
Game-changer is an understatement. Sleep coach school is amazing
But are you really okay with the fact that that you're tired the next day? Is insomnia really not a problem for you? I struggle a lot just because to me, the day after a sleepless night actually IS very difficult. I just can't think differently
@@Seriouslynotme234 I know that I'm going to not feel very good on those days after I don't sleep well but I accept it and get through the day. In fact I tell myself I'm going to have a decent day no matter how I've slept and strangely enough it works. I trust that my body has reserves to get me though those days and when it's time to sleep I will. I guess I just started trusting that I would be okay instead of constantly thinking there was something wrong with me. That was the big change.
@@jendaq7707 I love your answer! Gives me food for thought!
@@Seriouslynotme234 If you abandon the struggle you’re less shaken emotionally the next day. You’re still exausted but you can do your basic tasks. What I found is that my daily suffering was at least 50% emotional from the night time struggle.
Allowing the fear/thoughts/sensations to be there has been a game changer for both sleep and everyday things. Not resisting, or trying to fix it has allowed the anxiety/fear to FADE away into the background. You have taught me that my brain is only trying to protect me and once I have showed it that the thoughts/feelings/sensations are only a perceived threat, not danger, I’m able to carry on with what I am doing in the present moment. NATTO is the way.
You mean you are eating natto?
That worked wonders for me too
This makes so much sense. However I just can’t break the fear of being up all night, especially if I have work the next day. When I have not slept my anxiety is elevated and I feel almost on a different plane of existence from other people. I feel so abnormal. This is what I struggle with so I end up taking a pill.
This is what I try to explain endlessly to any doctor I see.
New camera looks great!
You’re so kind to make these videos - you’ve helped me so much ! I insomnia is popping its head back - but this video was much help tonight !
Same with me. This channel solved my chronic insomnia of many years. I am trying to apply a similar mindset to manage my chronic tinnitus which I've had since I was a child (although doesn't interfere with my sleep at all).
Nicole sachs has a podcast I go between her and Daniel - the cure for chronic pain (not just pain though ) she has one on tinnitus
@@K1mmiejo Thanks!
Hello daniel thanks for this video .I am having my insomia relapse..It feels like I am up all night from a week now , I hope I will get better with time because now I am not afraid of Insomia anymore but still it hurts mentally and exhaustive....Can you please give me couple of tips to remove that tiredness and help me sleep better again?
Hey Daniel. Ive got to ask for some advice. Its been insomnia for a year now with early awakenings. Now its alot better with watching your videos, however i'm not sleeping fully refreshed usually since I wake up restless in my body and especially in my legs. Its not a verey intense restlessness so Im not even sure its RLS. But I am sort of worried I have RLS and im sort of fucked because of that. Ive been to my doctor and he bascially told me theres nothing we can do. Your teachings have helped immensly but im sort of stuck on this one. Any advice?