My insomnia was debilitating – until a sleep clinic changed everything

I was sent for a sleep study, which involved being attached to a plethora of cables and sleep sensors (Picture: Cieran Brown)It’s the middle of the night, or maybe morning – I’m not sure anymore. My new blackout blinds prevent me from seeing if the sun is up, and my silicone earplugs block any sounds.I roll on my side to see my phone on the bedside table. Shall I look at the time?I manage to resist, and roll to the other side. How long have I been tossing and turning, trying &