Insomnia is the inability to sleep. If you struggle either to fall asleep or to stay asleep for at least a few hours, you are probably suffering from insomnia. The symptom of many sleep disorders, insomnia means you find it difficult to enjoy a good night’s sleep and feel more or less permanently tired as a result. The good news if you suffer from insomnia, though, is that hypnosis can help ease and conquer insomnia.
There are two main types of insomnia: primary and secondary. Primary insomnia is caused by something understandable such as your lifestyle, bad habits or uncomfortable bed. Secondary insomnia, on the other hand, has a medical cause and problems such as depression, grief or alcohol abuse are at the root of the insomnia. It may be that you suffer from transient insomnia which lasts for no more than 2-3 days; short-term insomnia which lasts between 2 days and 3 weeks; or chronic insomnia which lasts for more than 3 weeks. Whatever type or length of insomnia you are experiencing, it can affect your enjoyment of life.
Humans sleep for a reason and our bodies need this valuable time to rest, recharge and rebuild our strength. Sleep ensures we stay focused which is why insomnia leads to tiredness, poor concentration, feeling run down and, with persistent insomnia, to mental health issues.
Most of us have had difficulty sleeping at one time or another and it is estimated that 1 in 3 people in the UK experience insomnia occasionally. It is unsurprising that so many of us have suffered from insomnia at times as it is often caused by the individual. Stress, worry, anxiety, overeating, not exercising enough, lack of confidence, work or even a small change to your routine can cause insomnia.
This is why hypnosis is a powerful and effective means of helping you conquer insomnia. Hypnosis will help you understand the cause of your insomnia by teaching you relaxation techniques and the ability to focus on just why you haven’t been able to fall or stay asleep recently. You will regain control of your sleeping patterns with hypnosis by learning, for example, how to use positive thoughts to tackle insomnia, relax your mind and your body, boost your confidence, feel organised - a healthy mind is a healthy body and a healthy body is one that has conquered insomnia.
Alongside hypnosis, if you suffer from insomnia you should keep a diary. Make a note of the time you fall asleep and wake up, the food and drink consumed prior to going to bed, your state of mind, whether you exercise, any routine changes etc. Any of these factors could be causing your insomnia and through identifying the one specific to your type and persistency of insomnia, you will ensure you can take the necessary action to conquer insomnia.
Mark Boardman BSc dip.hyp is an experienced Hypnotherapist and highly qualified EFT and TAT practitioner. For more information on
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