How Neseret ended her dependence on medication, improved her sleep, and transformed her life (#62)

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Ready to get your life back from insomnia? Learn more about my sleep coaching programs at https://insomniacoach.com<br /><br />Neseret’s experience with insomnia began when she tried tapering off an antidepressant she had been taking for 13 years. Every time she tried to get off the medication she found herself unable to sleep.<br /><br />Although a move from shift work to regular daytime hours and being more active during the day helped to improve Neseret’s energy levels, she still couldn’t make the final leap to being medication free because she was petrified of going without sleep.<br /><br />Finding Insomnia Coach and the stories shared on the podcast gave Neseret a newfound confidence that she could taper off the medication. She had hope.<br /><br />Neseret began a supervised medical taper while practicing new skills and habits that helped her move away from struggling with sleep and all the difficult thoughts and feelings that often come with insomnia.<br /><br />She stopped putting pressure on herself to generate a certain amount of sleep. Whenever she found herself struggling during the night, she would engage in another activity so she had an alternative to struggle. She stopped trying to control sleep.<br /><br />Neseret’s journey was not easy. There were ups and downs. There were setbacks. And yet, today, she is off the medication and sleep is no longer a problem or an obstacle to her ability to live the life she wants to live.<br /><br />Neseret's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/neseretbemient<br /><br />Chapters:<br /><br />00:00:00 Introduction<br />00:03:05 How Insomnia First Began<br />00:06:10 The Challenge of Tapering Off<br />00:09:59 Life While On Medication<br />00:13:41 Burnout and Double Stigma<br />00:15:56 Exploring Holistic Sleep Solutions<br />00:18:23 Discovering a New Approach<br />00:20:58 Preparing for a Supervised Taper<br />00:24:46 Letting Go of Sleep Pressure<br />00:28:28 Reclaiming Sleep Independence<br />00:31:46 Medication vs. Inner Wisdom<br />00:34:36 Flexibility Over Fighting<br />00:36:00 Reconnecting With Ancestral Wisdom<br />00:38:35 Broader Life Transformation<br />00:41:10 Leaving Psychiatry for Coaching<br />00:44:10 New Career, New Identity<br />00:47:02 Applying Mindset Lessons to Life<br />00:48:12 Sleep, Energy, and Balance<br />00:49:51 Reflections on Helpful Practices<br />00:51:07 Importance of Patience and Support<br />00:53:17 Navigating Setbacks With Resilience<br />00:55:40 Sleep Is No Longer a Problem<br />00:57:28 The Power of Mindset Shift<br />58:10 Coaching Clients and Offerings<br />59:51 Final Message to the Hopeless<br />63:07 Farewell and Closing Remarks<br /><br />▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don't miss any videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1<br /><br />You can subscribe to the Insomnia Coach® Podcast through the following platforms:<br /><br />Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insomnia-coach-podcast/id1469454957<br /><br />YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzlNKjoB23Ll7PSEJHquZjx4QSbZAtQy9<br /><br />Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eVnnsowPQAnS4cZX73dEf<br /><br />Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=432360<br /><br />TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Insomnia-Coach(R)-Podcast-p1232227/<br /><br />PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/gz957-98ea6/Insomnia-Coach%C2%AE-Podcast <br /><br />iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-insomnia-coach-podcast-46606122/<br /><br />My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching programs that will help you stop struggling with sleep so you can get your life back from insomnia. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube090324<br /><br />You can also find me here:<br /><br />Website: https://insomniacoach.com<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/insomniacoach<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/insomniacoach<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myinsomniacoach/<br /><br />All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. The statements and opinions expressed by guests are their own and are not necessarily endorsed by Insomnia Coach LLC. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.<br /><br />#insomnia<br />#sleep

Insomnia Coach 1.9K views September 3, 2024 9:44 pm

Ready to get your life back from insomnia? Learn more about my sleep coaching programs at https://insomniacoach.com

Neseret’s experience with insomnia began when she tried tapering off an antidepressant she had been taking for 13 years. Every time she tried to get off the medication she found herself unable to sleep.

Although a move from shift work to regular daytime hours and being more active during the day helped to improve Neseret’s energy levels, she still couldn’t make the final leap to being medication free because she was petrified of going without sleep.

Finding Insomnia Coach and the stories shared on the podcast gave Neseret a newfound confidence that she could taper off the medication. She had hope.

Neseret began a supervised medical taper while practicing new skills and habits that helped her move away from struggling with sleep and all the difficult thoughts and feelings that often come with insomnia.

She stopped putting pressure on herself to generate a certain amount of sleep. Whenever she found herself struggling during the night, she would engage in another activity so she had an alternative to struggle. She stopped trying to control sleep.

Neseret’s journey was not easy. There were ups and downs. There were setbacks. And yet, today, she is off the medication and sleep is no longer a problem or an obstacle to her ability to live the life she wants to live.

Neseret’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/neseretbemient

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:05 How Insomnia First Began
00:06:10 The Challenge of Tapering Off
00:09:59 Life While On Medication
00:13:41 Burnout and Double Stigma
00:15:56 Exploring Holistic Sleep Solutions
00:18:23 Discovering a New Approach
00:20:58 Preparing for a Supervised Taper
00:24:46 Letting Go of Sleep Pressure
00:28:28 Reclaiming Sleep Independence
00:31:46 Medication vs. Inner Wisdom
00:34:36 Flexibility Over Fighting
00:36:00 Reconnecting With Ancestral Wisdom
00:38:35 Broader Life Transformation
00:41:10 Leaving Psychiatry for Coaching
00:44:10 New Career, New Identity
00:47:02 Applying Mindset Lessons to Life
00:48:12 Sleep, Energy, and Balance
00:49:51 Reflections on Helpful Practices
00:51:07 Importance of Patience and Support
00:53:17 Navigating Setbacks With Resilience
00:55:40 Sleep Is No Longer a Problem
00:57:28 The Power of Mindset Shift
58:10 Coaching Clients and Offerings
59:51 Final Message to the Hopeless
63:07 Farewell and Closing Remarks

▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don’t miss any videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1

You can subscribe to the Insomnia Coach® Podcast through the following platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insomnia-coach-podcast/id1469454957

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzlNKjoB23Ll7PSEJHquZjx4QSbZAtQy9

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eVnnsowPQAnS4cZX73dEf

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=432360

TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health–Wellness-Podcasts/Insomnia-Coach(R)-Podcast-p1232227/

PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/gz957-98ea6/Insomnia-Coach%C2%AE-Podcast

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-insomnia-coach-podcast-46606122/

My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching programs that will help you stop struggling with sleep so you can get your life back from insomnia. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube090324

You can also find me here:

Website: https://insomniacoach.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/insomniacoach
Facebook: https://facebook.com/insomniacoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myinsomniacoach/

All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. The statements and opinions expressed by guests are their own and are not necessarily endorsed by Insomnia Coach LLC. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

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#sleep