Lindsey Vonn, the retired skiing legend revealed on the TODAY show that she suffers from the sleep disorder insomnia. Vonn shared that her struggle with insomnia began after she had her first major knee surgery. As an athlete, Vonn emphasized the importance of sleep. She knows how her inability to sleep due to pain and anxiety after surgery led her down a difficult path. Vonn has won three Olympic medals and four World Cup overall championships

One of the most decorated female skiers of all time mentioned that she approached her sleep issues with courage. She compared the problem with the same determination and dedication as her skiing career. The former Olympian tried various treatments over the years. This disclosure about her insomnia is part of a pattern of Vonn becoming more open about her life.

Lindsey Vonn shared her story in the interview

The athlete recently found a treatment that works for her issue. This treatment has helped her achieve better sleep and good health. She said. In the interview she said “I really started to struggle with my sleep, and it became this downward spiral where I just had a lot of anxiety. And it just kept getting worse and worse,” she said. “And, obviously, I?ve had my share of surgeries in my life. So, the compounding effect of all those things really was not helpful for me and my sleep patterns.”

Aside from her personal struggles, Vonn was recently honored with induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. She used the opportunity to honor her mother, who suffers from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). She mentioned that her family is doing their best to support her mother during this difficult time. In her memoir, “Rise?My Story,” she previously discussed her decades-long battle with depression. She mentioned the challenges of retiring from skiing as well, which she did in 2019 following a crash and multiple injuries.

Vonn’s little collaboration might change American’s insomnia

After taking a brief break from skiing, Vonn shared that she has reconciled with the sport and is back on the slopes. Her partnership with Idorsia, a pharmaceutical company, is aimed at raising awareness about insomnia. They encourage people to seek treatment, she has taken a great part in promoting it. Vonn and actor Taye Diggs are promoting a drug called Quviviq, which has helped Vonn find relief from her insomnia.

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The hope is that by sharing her own struggles and experiences the 37-year-old can inspire others who suffer from insomnia. They would try to seek help and realize that they are not alone in dealing with this condition. Insomnia is a widespread issue that affects a great number of around the world. It affects nearly 70 million people in America. Idorsia believes that Vonn’s story can encourage individuals to talk to their doctors and explore treatment options.

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