Alina, through your and Daniel’s videos and writing, I’ve transformed my relationship to sleep after 35 years of insomnia. I’m 72 now, and surprisingly healthy despite many years of sleep deprivation. It’s now about a year since I ran into Daniel on YouTube.
Your articles and videos particularly resonate with me. I still have some challenges, but am confident that I’m well on my way. A deep heartfelt thank you to you for your wisdom and generosity. ❣️
Another perceptive and clear article Alina. Very much resonates with me. I find accepting that the fear is a natural part of the survival mechanism is allowing me to just accept it being there but not believe it’s message as it were. Thanks again
Yes!! Accepting the fear without believing the stories it tells is so powerful. Thank you for your comment and I'm really glad this resonated with you 🙏
Excellent advice. Such clarity and compassion. Always share your content with friends/people who are not just struggling with insomnia, but also with anxiety, as the advice can be just as applicable. Next question: when’s the book?
Thank you so much for your support and sharing my message with more people. I really appreciate that! And the book -- that's certainly what's been on my mind in the past few months :) Perhaps it will see the light this or the next year!
Thanks Alina. Your insights into sleep are thoughtful and well considered. I knew hyperarousal was the problem and no one seemed to mention it in books etc I worked out stimulus control and sleep restriction was not the solution to my problem.Then by chance I came across Daniel’s books and instantly it made sense ,confirmed what I suspected and things improved greatly from there.Adding to this significantly was your content on his channel and here. I often re-read your letters. However it’s not just sleep that your insights apply to , you can often replace the word sleep with depression. It is also something you cannot control;there is struggle, speed-bumps,acceptance and the recovery journey. I am grateful to you for helping me and others.
Such a great message, Alina. Thank you🤍. One thing I don’t seem to see people talking about is the every day exhaustion & fatigue, even with getting sleep. Feeling this every day has been a big hurdle in my acceptance. I would assume many experiencing insomnia feel constant fatigue too but haven’t seen many in this community speak to it. Making me feel as though my situation is unique.
Hey Cait, I just wanted to let you know your situation is not unique. As Daniel says, you are unique, your insomnia is not. I also experience the fatigue even during good weeks. Our bodies are still learning to trust that everything is ok at night. It will take time, but if Alina can get there so can we. I wish you all the best and know you are not alone.
New learning about befriend with wakefulness? I taught was to do something when you cant sleep till morning 😂 i just learned it a gap between wakefulness but when sleepy you can return to bed no matter what the time is. Besides my issue is onset insomia when i sleep i dont have to do it when i wake up.
What I've learned? Acceptance but tricky term. It happens you cant just say alI accept all things with insomia. Youll fogure it out on your own. I accepted the fact even with sleep i can function like a normal person
No sleep at night? Sleep drives kicks in the other day promise it works but I never estimate failure is the best feed for anxiety. I just say 1.2.3 days no sleep no problem my work is light 2 hours a day i can rest when ever i want to
Hyperarousal? Cant do much on that sit with the feeling its free
Wakefulness. Wow! Its a opportunity to play my games even i wanted to sleep i just want to stay up late. Till my eyes closes.
Taughts? Let them . dont judge them let them play they are harmless
This are the things ive learned.
Do what you want dont let Insomnia stops you from the things you do Before .its feeds on fear. Change your self to be kind to anyone not just to yourself.
Alina, through your and Daniel’s videos and writing, I’ve transformed my relationship to sleep after 35 years of insomnia. I’m 72 now, and surprisingly healthy despite many years of sleep deprivation. It’s now about a year since I ran into Daniel on YouTube.
Your articles and videos particularly resonate with me. I still have some challenges, but am confident that I’m well on my way. A deep heartfelt thank you to you for your wisdom and generosity. ❣️
Thank you so much Deborah for sharing this! I'm so glad this has been helping you 🙏
Another perceptive and clear article Alina. Very much resonates with me. I find accepting that the fear is a natural part of the survival mechanism is allowing me to just accept it being there but not believe it’s message as it were. Thanks again
Yes!! Accepting the fear without believing the stories it tells is so powerful. Thank you for your comment and I'm really glad this resonated with you 🙏
Excellent advice. Such clarity and compassion. Always share your content with friends/people who are not just struggling with insomnia, but also with anxiety, as the advice can be just as applicable. Next question: when’s the book?
Thank you so much for your support and sharing my message with more people. I really appreciate that! And the book -- that's certainly what's been on my mind in the past few months :) Perhaps it will see the light this or the next year!
Thanks Alina. Your insights into sleep are thoughtful and well considered. I knew hyperarousal was the problem and no one seemed to mention it in books etc I worked out stimulus control and sleep restriction was not the solution to my problem.Then by chance I came across Daniel’s books and instantly it made sense ,confirmed what I suspected and things improved greatly from there.Adding to this significantly was your content on his channel and here. I often re-read your letters. However it’s not just sleep that your insights apply to , you can often replace the word sleep with depression. It is also something you cannot control;there is struggle, speed-bumps,acceptance and the recovery journey. I am grateful to you for helping me and others.
Such a great message, Alina. Thank you🤍. One thing I don’t seem to see people talking about is the every day exhaustion & fatigue, even with getting sleep. Feeling this every day has been a big hurdle in my acceptance. I would assume many experiencing insomnia feel constant fatigue too but haven’t seen many in this community speak to it. Making me feel as though my situation is unique.
Hey Cait, I just wanted to let you know your situation is not unique. As Daniel says, you are unique, your insomnia is not. I also experience the fatigue even during good weeks. Our bodies are still learning to trust that everything is ok at night. It will take time, but if Alina can get there so can we. I wish you all the best and know you are not alone.
New learning about befriend with wakefulness? I taught was to do something when you cant sleep till morning 😂 i just learned it a gap between wakefulness but when sleepy you can return to bed no matter what the time is. Besides my issue is onset insomia when i sleep i dont have to do it when i wake up.
What I've learned? Acceptance but tricky term. It happens you cant just say alI accept all things with insomia. Youll fogure it out on your own. I accepted the fact even with sleep i can function like a normal person
No sleep at night? Sleep drives kicks in the other day promise it works but I never estimate failure is the best feed for anxiety. I just say 1.2.3 days no sleep no problem my work is light 2 hours a day i can rest when ever i want to
Hyperarousal? Cant do much on that sit with the feeling its free
Wakefulness. Wow! Its a opportunity to play my games even i wanted to sleep i just want to stay up late. Till my eyes closes.
Taughts? Let them . dont judge them let them play they are harmless
This are the things ive learned.
Do what you want dont let Insomnia stops you from the things you do Before .its feeds on fear. Change your self to be kind to anyone not just to yourself.
You wont die without sleeping..
Accept it as part of your life.
Hope it helps!!