Feeling stuck in the insomnia struggle? Get the free insomnia sleep training course!
- This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 1 years, 6 months ago by .
-
Posts
-
What should I do if I wake up in the middle of the night (2-4 am) and can’t fall back asleep, despite being drowsy and in the perfect condition to fall asleep?
On good nights, I’ll able to fall asleep at 11 pm-12 am but I find myself waking up at 2-4 am, instantly, I think “Wow I’ve fallen asleep” and can’t go back to sleep despite being drowsy and in the perfect condition to fall asleep. Should I endure my sleepiness and start my day? What if I start my day but than at like 9 am I start to feel sleepy again, should I fall back to sleep?
I also wonder if taking naps (2 hours) at the afternoon to make up from my lack of sleep okay? Or should I just take 30 minute naps? Or is any naps not okay because it can contribute to not being able to fall asleep when its time for sleeping at the afternoon?
If you feel comfortable when you wake during the night, perhaps there’s no need to do anything? Perhaps you can rest instead of trying to make sleep happen and allow sleep to show up if it chooses to do so, until your normal out of bed time?
As for the naps — totally up to you. You might want to consider that sleeping during the day might make sleep at night more difficult.
—If you are ready to stop struggling with insomnia you can enroll in the online insomnia coaching course right now! If you would prefer ongoing phone or video coaching calls as part of a powerful three month program that will help you reclaim your life from insomnia, consider applying for the Insomnia Mastery program.
The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.
Get involved in this discussion! Log in or register now to have your say!
Want help from a caring sleep coach?
My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. Enroll in my free sleep training course and start improving your sleep today.
- * Get 1 email every day for 2 weeks.
- * Learn how to improve your sleep.
- * Pay nothing (it's free).
Over 10,000 people have taken the course and 98% would recommend it to a friend. Your email address will not be shared or sold. You can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy policy.
