Marcus, think you got this right. I have been real frustrated with the sleep thing and it is exhausting...i am not going the ADs route but do a .5mg lunesta couple times a week or will take a tylenol pm when i wake up in the middle of the night. BUT the advise you gave on cutting out the caffine and the sugar plus some exercise has really helped with my energy level. the not thinking to much is key. we don't have to go there. Fresh air walking or jogging is HUGE! and you can do it when it's cold. Bunddle up... it's fun. Go to sleep counting my blessings... the program, the people journeying together and the HOPE.Originally posted by MarcusAurelius:
I too suffer from a racing mind and insomnia. I am taking anti depressants and sleep medication but the thing that gives me the most hope is the program. I am now on session 3 and have noticed that my anxiety attacks are fewer and less severe since I started the program. I've also cut out caffeine and almost all refined sugar. Exercise, even just going for a 30 minute walk each day has helped me sleep better. The thing is to not think too much about all the stuff you need to do or you will feel overwhelmed. Just keep at it one thing at time, moment to moment, one day at a time. Be patient with yourself and after a while you will see all you have done and feel better for having accomplished so much. Be appreciative and keep positive.
in the battle,
runboy