Nearly every available treatment option was explored. Each one gave Sophia some relief for only one or two nights. Without sleeping, Sophia had no energy or mental function to see clients and do her healing work. She gained two pounds every night that she couldn’t sleep at all. She was bloated, in pain, irritable, lethargic and truly miserable.

During another attempt to find a solution, Sophia read that it could be helpful for sleep induction to do something calming to the nervous system in the evening, such as doing a creative activity. There was a sketch book and pen on the table beside her. Sophia began doodling. She made an irregular, bold, jaggedy design, in alignment with her anger and frustration at having insomnia.

By the time she had filled the page, Sophia was yawning. She got right into bed and fell asleep immediately, for two hours! In subsequent nights, after doodling, Sophia slept a little more each night…right up to the present, where Sophia can get into bed and be asleep in five minutes, and can stay asleep for six to eight hours. This has been life-changing!

Sophia enrolled in an art therapy program to become an art therapist, so she could understand how doodling helped her. She now runs workshops and a weekly program, primarily using doodling to heal various issues, including insomnia.

This experience supports Sophia’s belief that there are no hopeless cases. There’s always a way to help.