Out of the Dark Tunnel: Brittany's Insomnia Recovery (Talking Insomnia 219)

Brittany, a type-A nurse, found herself in a year-and-a-half-long battle with severe insomnia that left her in a state of crisis, anxiety, and panic. After hitting rock bottom—including a terrifying 7-day period with no sleep, desperate trips to the ER, and the use of multiple heavy medications—she was certain her life was over. In this powerful Talking Insomnia episode, Brittany shares her harrowing story of trying to "problem-solve" her way out of sleeplessness, and the moment she realized the answer wasn't in doing more, but in radical acceptance and trusting the natural sleep process. This is a story of ultimate transformation: from suicidal thoughts to profound gratitude, finding hope, and getting her life back. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. — Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea... — Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool   — Not sure where to start on your path to sleeping well? Check out these playlists! This is natto - the perfect place to start learning.    • This is Natto - Start here if you are new ...   Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you.    • Success stories   Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips.    • Talking insomnia   Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues.    • Hypnic jerks and more.   Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi.    • Familial and sporadic fatal insomnia   Speed bumps - when you think you had a setback or “relapse.”    • Talking insomnia #55: Learning about speed...   Unrefreshing sleep - when you always feel tired or exhausted.    • Unrefreshing sleep   Momsomnia - if you’re a mom or becoming a mom.    • Momsomnia   Heard online - when you’ve worried about claims made about health problems and insomnia.    • Heard online   This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.