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I have struggled with insomnia many years. I have tried many things, to no avail. I would like to share what has become my perfect recipe for good sleep. 
I know EVERYONE IS SO DIFFERENT but I share these tips in case they would help you or a loved one. I have 2 other blog posts to help people sleep at night found: HERE
and HERE
One out of 3 people worldwide suffer from mild to severe insomnia. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) believe anxiety causes chronic insomnia.
Do you have an over active mind that won’t shut off at night? Do you find yourself dragging at work because you could not get to sleep the night before?
Often people with unresolved trauma have difficulty consistently getting a good night’s sleep. I read on one book that having insomnia is a kind of trauma in and of itself. Even going to bed begins to have a negative association for these people who fear another long night being awake when it feels like everyone else is sleeping.
In this video I hope to present some ways to reduce insomnia that is not well known compared to the typical good sleep hygiene tips: https://youtu.be/QdltoHRevos
Trauma, whether big or “small” often interferes with sleeping. Even when someone is in therapy, self help support groups and/ or taking medications or supplements to help the person sleep, insomnia may persist. I believe therapy that gets to the root of the problems using EMDR, EFT or other methods can restore one’s sleeping patterns. In the mean time, this post is how to help a person make the most of a bad night’s sleep.
Note: I know insomnia is a very frustrating complex problem that can cause great suffering. I have experienced it many times myself. Keeping this in mind, I hope the following reflections can be helpful: