From Chemical Sleep to Deep Rest: Amy’s Insomnia Story

For over a decade, Amy lived with insomnia — not just sleepless nights, but a deep, pervasive struggle that shaped her entire life. Her sleep was originally disrupted by a traumatic experience: an attack in her home, in her bed, while she was asleep. What followed was a cascade of nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, and years of surviving through medication.

“I was on sleeping pills for over 10 years,” Amy shared. “I couldn’t access sleep without them. I had to be heavily sedated just to feel okay going to bed.”

For Amy, sleep didn’t feel safe. Even the thought of a nap could trigger her adrenaline and send the message to her body: it’s not safe to let go. Exhaustion and fatigue became normal. But the feeling of true sleepiness — of her body naturally winding down at night — was gone.

She tried many things, but her belief remained firm: this is just how it is for me.

“I truly believed I would have insomnia for the rest of my life. I told Annelies, ‘It’s okay if you can’t help me. I don’t think it’s possible.’”

 

And yet — something in her was willing to try one more time.

Amy committed to the full Overcoming Insomnia program, which included online modules and one-to-one Deep Release sessions. What she found surprised her.

“It was easier than I thought. It wasn’t overwhelming. It was just small, gentle changes — but if you don’t know, you don’t know.”

Through the program, she slowly learned to trust her body again. Her nervous system began to settle. Her sense of safety returned. She let go of medication, and natural sleep returned — for the first time since she was a teenager.

“Now I can fall asleep on my own. I feel sleepy at night. I can nap. My energy is higher, my skin is clearer, and I don’t have those big dark circles anymore. I feel like a completely different person.”

 

What made the difference, Amy says, was not just the tools — but the connection.

“What really gave me hope was that Annelies had lived it too. I saw myself in her story. That trust changed everything.”

 

Today, Amy speaks with confidence about her sleep, her energy, and her future. She no longer fears her nights. She feels equipped to maintain this balance for life.

“If Annelies could help me, I truly believe she can help anyone. I am so grateful. This program has changed my life.”

 

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