Former Insomniac by End Insomnia

As someone who has successfully treated insomnia after 5 brutal years of suffering, I know it was tempting for me to put the recovery on a timeline. I once even told myself: “I must fix insomnia within the next 3 months or else!” And yes, you guessed it, it didn’t happen within 3 months. And not because it isn’t possible, but because I deliberately put it on a timeline, as if I can control how long it takes. — Whenever you’re ready to end insomnia following the End Insomnia System and do it completely naturally (no pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals), book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).

I recently watched Matthew Walker (presumably the “face” of “sleep” worldwide) on Andrew Huberman’s latest podcast episode. He was talking about how he treats his clients with CBT-i, which got me thinking: Did Matthew ever have hardcore chronic insomnia? I doubt it. — Whenever you’re ready to end insomnia without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).

To truly find peace at night, it is important to address not just one aspect of your nighttime routine but your overall anxiety about sleep and its daytime consequences. If you are overly worried about what might happen without sleep, your journey toward accepting wakefulness during the night will be much more challenging. Integrating strategies to accept being awake at night with other techniques that decrease sleep-related anxiety and increase your resilience will gradually train your nervous system to be more conducive to sleep when nighttime comes. — Whenever you’re ready to end insomnia without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).

When you find yourself wide awake at night when you’d rather be sleeping, some things can make the problem worse. But there are also things you can do to make it better, both right now and to help you beat not being able to sleep in the long run. Today you will learn three helpful options for responding to unwanted wakefulness at night. None of these options aim to force sleep to happen—that would be a sleep effort. You truly cannot control your sleep on a night-by-night basis. However, using these methods will help you slowly teach your nervous system to be more comfortable sleeping at night. -- Whenever you’re ready to end insomnia guaranteed without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).

Ever wondered what to "do" before bedtime? Inside the End Insomnia Program, we recommend some activities to help transition you into a sleep-ready state. -- Whenever you're ready to end insomnia guaranteed without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).

A critical initial step in overcoming insomnia involves increasing the Sleep Starting Force. It has two elements: your sleep drive and circadian rhythm. Today we discuss the "sleep window," a structured approach to managing your sleep time. While the idea of a sleep window might seem familiar, our approach contrasts significantly with other insomnia treatments. Unlike the temporary and often stressful sleep windows used in methods like CBT-i, our sleep window aims for long-term sustainability. The End Insomnia System emphasizes understanding the sleep window as a strategy to strengthen your Sleep Starting Force, not as a Sleep Effort, paving the way for consistent sleep quality. Sticking to this framework is key to helping your body's natural ability for sleep, maximizing its support in your fight against insomnia. To set your sleep window, focus on: -- Whenever you're ready to end insomnia (guaranteed) without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).

Why find support fixing your insomnia in the first place? Yes, you can go at it alone. But many find their journey through insomnia is easier, faster, and less lonely with someone in their corner to cheer them on. Having someone you can turn to for encouragement or help you think through what to do next is a huge relief if you’ve been trying to figure everything out on your own. In times of struggle and doubt, the support of others can help you tap into greater hope, determination, and resilience. The journey of overcoming insomnia is easier when you don’t feel alone. -- Whenever you're ready to end insomnia (guaranteed) without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).

Yes, having insomnia makes life a lot harder. It can easily become a central obsession, but it’s important to recognize that sleep issues are not responsible for every difficulty in your life. -- Ready to end insomnia for good without pills, supplements, or CBT-i? If so, book a call with me here to discuss your situation, and let us help you be a great sleeper again, risk-free.

Changing your mindset about insomnia can be a game-changer. Imagine looking at those tough, sleepless nights as golden chances to better your sleep game in the long haul. It's like flipping the script from dread to opportunity. -- Ready to end insomnia for good without pills, supplements, or CBT-i? If so, book a call with me here to discuss your situation, and let us help you be a great sleeper again, risk-free.

To end insomnia for good, there are key mindset shifts you need to embrace to leave your "insomniac life" behind. Listen to this episode to learn about 7 mindset shifts to help you get closer to being a "normal" sleeper again. -- Ready to end insomnia for good without pills, supplements, or CBT-i? If so, ​book a call with me here​ to discuss your situation, and let us help you be a great sleeper again, risk-free.

Waking up tired and dragging yourself through the day, dreading another sleepless night, is tough. It's all too easy to start avoiding the things you love because you're just too wiped out. People often end up making big changes in their lives because of insomnia, like: Listen to Learn Why It's Key to Dive Back Into Life --- Whenever you're ready to end insomnia (guaranteed) without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).

Today, I want to discuss how you can transform your nighttime experience from one of restlessness and anxiety to one of calm and acceptance. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about changing your relationship with sleep and how you handle the nights when sleep seems like a distant dream. --- Whenever you're ready to end insomnia (guaranteed) without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).​ ​

You've probably envied someone who can sleep easily: They just hit the pillow, let their thoughts drift, and they're asleep. But if you're struggling with being unable to sleep, it's a different story. Nights can make you more anxious and worried, making it tough to relax and wait for sleep. You might start stressing about not being able to sleep, which makes things worse. So, we will talk about three ways to deal with being awake at night. These ideas are all about helping you switch from feeling anxious to feeling more relaxed, and they make it easier for your body to get into sleep mode. Instead of trying to force sleep, these tips are about being okay with being awake. Ready to say goodnight to insomnia? If so, book a call with me or my team here to discuss your situation and see if we can help end it for good, risk-free.

Although there is no guarantee that a wind down will help you sleep on any individual night, maintaining a wind-down routine over time helps set the stage for more easeful entry into sleep. It's like easing off the gas pedal after a busy day so you can coast smoothly into sleep. Grab something you love doing just for fun in that hour before you hit the sheets. It could be reading, jamming to some tunes, or just zoning out to your favorite show. Don’t do this wind down with the strict intention of it helping you sleep; do it because you actually enjoy it and find it relaxing. --- Ready to say goodnight to insomnia? If so, book a call with me here to discuss your situation and see if we can help end it for good, risk-free.

Have you ever tried really hard to fall asleep and just ended up tossing and turning? I get it; we've all been there. Trying to force sleep is like holding onto a handful of sand – the harder you squeeze, the less you have. It's a tricky thing, sleep. You can't just grab it by the collar and drag it into bed. So, why does sleep seem "hard"? Here's the kicker: The more you chase it, the further it runs away. Remember the Sleep-Starting Force? Your body's natural rhythm and a built-in need for sleep. But sometimes, an equally strong force pushes back, keeping you wide awake. The Sleep-Stopping Force. This includes all the usual suspects: worry, stress, and your brain just not wanting to switch off. Here's how to tip the scales in favor of sleep. --- Ready to say goodnight to insomnia? If so, book a call with me here to discuss your situation and see if we can help end it for good, risk-free.

Only two forces control your sleep. The sleep-starting force and the sleep-stopping force. Understanding these will be your first step towards peaceful nights. The Dynamics of Sleep Imagine sleep as a gentle river guided by two natural forces in your body. These aren't complex scientific concepts but rather simple, everyday workings of your body that manage your sleep. 1. The Sleep-Starting Force: Your Body's Natural Sleep Conductor The sleep-starting force is your body's innate mechanism to bring on sleep. It's like a sleep maestro, conducting two crucial biological systems: your sleep drive and circadian rhythm. 2. The Sleep-Stopping Force: The Barrier to Blissful Rest Now, what happens when sleep seems like a distant dream? This is where the sleep-stopping force comes into play. Anxiety and Hyperarousal: The Unwanted Guests at Night Anxiety and hyperarousal are like uninvited guests that keep you tossing and turning. In response to stress, your brain triggers a survival mechanism: the fight-or-flight response. -- Are you ready to say goodnight to insomnia in 2024? If so, book a call with me or my team to discuss your situation and see if we can help end it for good, risk-free.

Insomnia, at its core, is rooted in anxiety. It's not a physical condition like heart disease or cancer but rather a psychological one. Recognizing insomnia's psychological basis opens the door to overcoming it through a psychological transformation. Sleep anxiety and hyperarousal contribute to ongoing insomnia. They lead to "Unhelpfuls" like: These factors amplify your sleep issues. Are you finally looking to leave insomnia behind in 2024? If so, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help end it for good risk-free.

People with insomnia work very hard to not be people with insomnia. By the time someone comes across the End Insomnia System, they generally feel they have tried everything. People with insomnia are exhausted—but they certainly aren’t lazy. The time, effort, and money they have spent are often astonishing. Today, I want to dive deeper into the science of sleep and the various sleep stages so you understand how sleep works. — Want to end insomnia faster and easier? I am giving away my 30-Day Reduce Sleep Anxiety masterclass for free (people paid $199 for it). To get it, join 1000s of insomniacs in my FREE weekly newsletter Former Insomniac: http://endinsomnia.com/newsletter

Today, I wanted to address common concerns people have when following the End Insomnia System, the system I and 100s of others have used to recover from insomnia. But first… The system isn’t for you if you are looking for a “quick fix” to insomnia or if you need sleep apnea treatment. Now let’s talk about some reasons you might think the system is not for you—when, in fact, it really might be. — Want to end insomnia faster and easier? I am giving away my 30-Day Reduce Sleep Anxiety masterclass for free (people paid $199 for it). To get it, join 1000s of insomniacs in my FREE weekly newsletter Former Insomniac: http://endinsomnia.com/newsletter

When we have insomnia, we often try many things to sleep better, spending time, energy, and money on different quick fixes and methods we hear should work. When these methods don't work, it can make us feel hopeless, thinking we might never get rid of insomnia. We might then try even harder to sleep, but this only makes us worry more about our insomnia. Some advice on the internet about how to sleep better (yes, I am looking at you, sleep hygiene) can make things worse for people with ongoing insomnia. Advice like having the perfect bedroom, stopping drinks hours before bed, no alcohol, or avoiding blue light doesn't address the main problem (sleep anxiety), and it can be confusing and disappointing when it doesn't help us sleep better. Sometimes, we think that what we do to try to sleep will make us sleep. But that's not true. — Want to end insomnia faster and easier? I am giving away my 30-Day Reduce Sleep Anxiety masterclass for free (people paid $199 for it). To get it, join 1000s of insomniacs in my FREE weekly newsletter Former Insomniac: http://endinsomnia.com/newsletter