Episode 14: Sleeplessness, Shame, and EMDR

Sleeplessness, or insomnia, is one way that my body tells me I have some inner needs that need tending.  Using substances or sleep-aids block me from seeking the care my body and soul need to move forward. 
I've experienced a lot of sleeplessness in the years leading up to my divorce and the six years afterwards. As I walk forward in my recovery from an abusive marriage and codependency, I still have pockets of time where I fall asleep at night but then wake up at 2am unable to go back to sleep. I believe now that it's caused by anxiety. 
This week I will share about how my sleeplessness is caused by anxiety, and the new connection I made about how my anxiety is caused by my deep shame of never feeling good enough. 
I discuss my recent EMDR session with my therapist where we worked on my shame in regard to feeling like I "should" be a superstar at my job, though it's my first year in the position. 
Do you experience sleeplessnes? Do you think it's connected to anxiety and/or shame? 

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