Posted by Dream_on on December 27, 2009 at 10:00:29:

In Reply to: Re: No cures - acceptance & management posted by nocturnally yours on December 27, 2009 at 07:38:01:

Hi nocturnally yours,

This is an excellent example of a strategy for managing insomnia, especially the anxiety aspect. You go to bed with only one expectation; to relax. As long as you are able to relax you have achieved a successful night in bed. By taking the pressure off by not fighting insomnia and instead focusing on the one thing you really can control while in bed is a great approach.

What some of us need to do is redefine our expectations in bed. And, trust me; I know this is not easy when you have a job to report to the next morning where you must be at your mental peak. However, I can definitely see where this approach could be very helpful for some.

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