# Seeking help for severe, chronic insomnia

**URL:** https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/seeking-help-for-severe-chronic-insomnia/266
**Category:** Introductions and Random Discussion
**Created:** [May 17, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/seeking-help-for-severe-chronic-insomnia/266 "2025-05-17T22:10:19Z")
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### Author: ![DeluxeInsomniac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@DeluxeInsomniac](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/DeluxeInsomniac)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/seeking-help-for-severe-chronic-insomnia/266/1 "2025-05-17T22:10:19Z")

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Hi! I’m Cindy!  
I’ve had severe, chronic insomnia at least half of my life, and I’m 65 years old. I’ve been trying to find a solution to this body- killing insomnia for a LONG time, but improvement continues to evade me! I’m hoping, and praying, to find some help here!

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### Author: ![Hackenbush](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/community.sleepdoctor.com/hackenbush/32/83_2.png) [@Hackenbush](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/Hackenbush)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/seeking-help-for-severe-chronic-insomnia/266/2 "2025-05-25T13:27:34Z")

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Hi, Cindy. What have you tried so far?

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### Author: ![Glei](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/community.sleepdoctor.com/glei/32/95_2.png) [@Glei](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/Glei)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/seeking-help-for-severe-chronic-insomnia/266/3 "2025-07-08T20:15:29Z")

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> [@DeluxeInsomniac](#):
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> Hi! I’m Cindy!  
> I’ve had severe, chronic insomnia at least half of my life, and I’m 65 years old. I’ve been trying to find a solution to this body- killing insomnia for a LONG time, but improvement continues to evade me! I’m hoping, and praying, to find some help here!

Hi Cindy — thank you so much for sharing your story. We know how exhausting and frustrating long-term insomnia can be, and you’re definitely not alone. We’re so glad you found this space. Our goal is to provide helpful, science-backed resources and support to guide you toward better sleep. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions or share more about what you’ve tried — we’re here for you, and we’re rooting for your rest and recovery 💙