Some background going into this, I had a terrible case of insomnia. It started a few years ago, but for a few months in 2022 it got really bad, where I would only be getting 5 hours of sleep per week. I was desperate for help, and was seeking another solution other than Ambien or “don’t use your phone, take Melatonin, and just don’t worry about it” advice from the internet.

I found Sleep Recovery on Yelp and was immediately interested as it was not just another “sleep study” to see if I had sleep apnea. I connected with David and when chatting with him, it was a breath of fresh air to talk with someone who just got it, and had a complete understanding of what I was going through, physically and emotionally. I agreed to do the initial trial session and he sent me the equipment shortly after, keeping me updated on its arrival.

Some things to note, you’ll be chatting with David directly throughout the process, but he’s very responsive and quickly answers any questions you may have. He ships you everything you need, including a laptop, headphones, leads to connect to you head and ears, conductive gel, and a Fitbit to track your sleep. Some other things I would recommend you have on hand is rubbing alcohol to clean off that gel and a comfy place where you can sit undisturbed, like a couch or lounge chair.

I made sure to keep the conversation going with David throughout the sessions, sharing my Fitbit data to track my progress and letting him know if I had any rough nights or was feeling anxious. I noticed improvements once the trial period was complete, and decided to continue with David for the remaining sessions. It’s definitely a process, and I do suggest you try other things in addition to help you fall asleep, like not forcing yourself to try and sleep too early before you’re tired, or not eating too late at night, and getting sunlight and exercise.

Once my 15 sessions concluded, my sleep definitely improved. I now get a consistent 6-7 hours every night, with maybe one rough night every other week. It’s not 10 hours every night where I can fall asleep at the drop of a dime, but a major improvement over sleeping once a week like I was doing a few weeks ago.

If you’re struggling with insomnia, I would definitely recommend contacting Sleep Recovery and chatting with David to give it a try.