How Celia improved her sleep by abandoning all attempts to control her sleep and accepting and acknowledging anxious thoughts rather than trying to fight or avoid them (#29)

Insomnia Coach® Podcast

Celia struggled with her sleep from a young age and relied on medication to manage her frequent insomnia. With the birth of her son and the COVID pandemic, her sleep crutches failed, causing her to become more obsessed with sleep. She researched evidence-based techniques to tackle her sleep disruption, but they were challenging to implement. Despite the difficulties, Celia refused to give up. She realized that trying to control sleep and trying to eliminate anxiety perpetuated her sleep problems. By accepting anxious thoughts and creating better sleep conditions, Celia was able to let go of her insomnia identity and live the life she wanted. Her decision to implement behavior that aligned with her values starved her insomnia of its power and allowed her to sleep well. Watch/listen to this episode