How Neseret ended her dependence on medication, improved her sleep, and transformed her life (#62)

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Neseret’s experience with insomnia began when she tried tapering off an antidepressant she had been taking for 13 years. Every time she tried to get off the medication she found herself unable to sleep.
Although a move from shift work to regular daytime hours and being more active during the day helped to improve Neseret’s energy levels, she still couldn’t make the final leap to being medication free because she was petrified of going without sleep.
Finding Insomnia Coach and the stories shared on the podcast gave Neseret a newfound confidence that she could taper off the medication. She had hope.
Neseret began a supervised medical taper while practicing new skills and habits that helped her move away from struggling with sleep and all the difficult thoughts and feelings that often come with insomnia.
She stopped putting pressure on herself to generate a certain amount of sleep. Whenever she found herself struggling during the night, she would engage in another activity so she had an alternative to struggle. She stopped trying to control sleep.
Neseret’s journey was not easy. There were ups and downs. There were setbacks. And yet, today, she is off the medication and sleep is no longer a problem or an obstacle to her ability to live the life she wants to live.
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[@worshipperofallah1]

Does insomnia cause brain damage ?

[@michellechang2538]

Thank you so much Martin and your guest for sharing this inspiring personal experience & empowering information. It’s very helpful as always !

[@InsomniaCoach]

So glad to hear this! What was the biggest insight you took from this discussion?

[@juan1st]

Hey martin how are you doing, thinking about getting inside your course, just curious, how many people get the diy course without email support per month?
thanks for all the work you do! really helpful

[@jasminemaloof5257]

Ty Both ~ Hopeful ~ I am trying to be 🙏🙏🙏🕊️

[@InsomniaCoach]

You're welcome! The fact you are here is evidence of your growth mindset and your understanding that change, learning, and personal growth is always possible.

[@Sunkal18]

Should i be working opt consistently even if I don’t get enough sleep. I actually feel like I destroy myself😭 but still, I love working out and I don’t know what to do

[@rxr1002]

Martin, they say insomnia and lack of sleep releases inflammation? If so , is it something that is harmful in the short term?
Also, does drinking a glass of wine impact sleep?

[@everydayhomelife8697]

Have you done any videos on parasomnias? Exploding head syndrome, hypnic jerks, awareness, hypnogogic hallucination. All of mine are when drifting to sleep. It caused me so much fear that I've developed bad sleep anxiety as I dont know what i may experience or if itll let me fall asleep 😔 if there are any stories/interviews or videos youve done I'd love to see them.

[@InsomniaCoach]

Parasomnias aren't my area of expertise, unfortunately. With that being said, I do have a video on hypnic jerks: th-cam.com/video/KFlxiXbYQag/w-d-xo.html

[@Aynelson]

I just came across your channel and i love your content. I noticed your contents are at least 1hour, i will like to help you edit short form contents for your channel.

[@leafsleafsleafs2]

Martin, do you still recommend skeep restriction therapy?

[@InsomniaCoach]

It depends on the individual - it can be a helpful way to move away from chasing after sleep, which is often part of the insomnia struggle.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

I am back. Hot flashes insomnia....

[@InsomniaCoach]

What matters is how you respond - and your experience can be a great guide when it comes to figuring out a workable way to respond.

[@worshipperofallah1]

does insomnia cause brain damage ?

[@drumbottle]

not really but it can cause extreme stress and anxiety which can cause cognitive issues

[@worshipperofallah1]

@@drumbottle. i mean does our neurons will die because of insomnia ?

[@drumbottle]

@@worshipperofallah1 not technically, lots of people have recovered after years of even decade worth of insomnia, remember stress & anxiety will cause 100x times more problems than insomnia. For most people stress & anxiety of insomnia is the sole cause of insomnia.

[@worshipperofallah1]

@@drumbottle . Does size of our brain 🧠 will decrease does our brain become smaller ?

[@worshipperofallah1]

@@drumbottle. i have chronic insomnia from last 15 months. i sleep only 1 to 2 hours a day i don't get deep sleep i only get light sleep.