Former Insomniac by End Insomnia

CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia) is often called the "gold standard" for treating insomnia.

However, while CBT-i does help some people, others find that it doesn’t fully resolve thei…

You might remember times when you did something special, and it felt like it helped you sleep.

Maybe you took a pill, did a bedtime ritual, or tried a particular trick, and slept better.

When you strug…

People who have trouble sleeping try many different things during the day and before bedtime to sleep "better" at night.

These habits (Sleep Efforts) often seem helpful, but they might make it harder …

Have you ever tried really hard to fall asleep, only to end up wide awake and feeling more frustrated than ever?

This happens because trying to force yourself to sleep makes sleeping harder.

These thin…

Today, we’re going to discuss what you can do to naturally help your body prepare for sleep without feeling stressed about it.

First, let’s talk about something called the “sleep-starting force.”

This …

If you've ever had trouble sleeping, you've probably tried many different things to help you sleep better.

Maybe you've tried drinking special teas, taking sleeping pills, or even using lavender oil.

Y…

If you have insomnia, you’re probably exhausted.

You’ve probably tried many things already.

You’ve worked hard to sleep better, but nothing has helped.

You’re not lazy—you’ve put in a lot of effort and …

Just two forces control sleep.

We call them the sleep-starting force and the sleep-stopping force.

The Sleep-Starting Force

The sleep-starting force is what makes sleep happen.

It comes from two natural …

You might feel like nothing can help your sleep.

Maybe you’ve tried doctors and therapists or searched the internet for answers.

Maybe you feel like no one really understands what you’re going through.

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If you’ve ever tried to get help for your sleep problems—whether from doctors, therapists, or online sources—you might have felt like no one truly understands what you’re going through.

You’re not alo…

As you improve your sleep, know that setbacks are completely normal.

In fact, they are part of the process.

Almost everyone who has overcome insomnia has had some ups and downs along the way.

It feels a…

Back then, during my 5 brutal years of insomnia, I used to wonder:

“What do the steps out of insomnia look like?”

“How long does the recovery take?”

Here’s the breakdown:

Phase 1: Lost & Suffering

Phase 2…

One thing that can make working through insomnia easier, faster, and maybe even a little more pleasant is finding the right kind of support.

Why Get Support?

You can try to handle insomnia on your own,…

Today, I want to share several mindsets that are important to hold while on your journey to overcome insomnia.

1. You Are NOT an “Insomniac”

2. Rough Nights Can Be an Opportunity

3. Bring Out Your Inner…

Sometimes, we treat ourselves worse than we would ever treat another person.

Our inner voice can be highly critical or even cruel, especially when we’re going through emotional pain or enduring anothe…

When we struggle with insomnia, it’s easy to focus solely on goals like “sleeping better” or “waking up refreshed.”

While having sleep-related goals is understandable, tying your sense of fulfillment …

Working through insomnia often means examining everyday choices.

For many, this includes decisions about caffeine and alcohol—two everyday pleasures that may feel off-limits when you’re struggling wit…

The daytime consequences of insomnia can feel overwhelming.

When you wake up exhausted and feel drained throughout the day, dreading the nights ahead is easy.

Over time, this struggle can begin to chip…

During insomnia, you might feel strange body sensations at night.

For example, you might:

• Feel a sudden jerk in your body just as you fall asleep (like a little twitch that wakes you up).

• Drift in a…

To sleep better, we need to calm our worries both at night and during the day.

By using the steps in the End Insomnia System, you can learn to feel calmer and less worried about sleep.

Over time, you w…