[Sleepybee]

Hello all,

Is it possible that the boom and bust cycles that you can go through with insomnia can create a kind of jet lag effect?

I’ve just had 2 nights of 5+ hrs sleep (really great!) which was preceded by a night or more of no sleep followed by a night where I’d sleep like the dead! The thing is, where as yesterday I felt great, today I feel like I might have well not have bothered sleeping last night. I feel just like those days where I had no sleep!
Is my body on a 48 hr sleep cycle?!?

I’m certainly not thinking of switching anything up. Just interested to see what you guys think 🙂

[Scott]

@Sleepybee,

I’m not aware of the body creating cycles of sleep, as you describe. Are you still implementing your sleep window consistently? Every day is going to be different for you so why would every night be the same? Do you feel like you’re possibly placing too much focus and still trying to find solutions for the nights you have some sleep disruptions?

Scott J

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[Sleepybee]

Hi Scott,

Yes I am still implementing the sleep window. I do struggle with a super consistent start time and overall time but only by half an hour. I should really be setting myself the minimum 5.5 hrs but I can’t help but set 6 due to the super early get up time! When I think about it 6 hrs sleep is loads of time and I guess I’m going to have to look at this if I can’t get the cycles under control…

I need to look at my thoughts too. The anxiety and anxious thoughts on the days after these nights where I haven’t slept hardly is just crazy. All the social worries that I’ve had in the past are back full force. Have always been worried about my intelligence levels and ability to concentrate and insomnia is playing right into that!

Thanks Scott ?

[Scott]

The start time of your sleep window isn’t as important as waking and getting out of bed at the same time each morning. If you’re not sleepy at the start of your sleep window then you’re welcome to remain engaged in activities when it started and only going to bed when you’re sleepy.

Don’t believe everything you think. Easier said than done, I realize that. Most of the thoughts we experience every day are usually unhelpful. Ironically, thoughts aren’t the problem though – it’s when we begin to give these thoughts our attention and begin to struggle with them that causes a perpetuating issue. We fight with our thoughts because it doesn’t feel good but the more we battle with them, the more intense they can become. When a negative thought arrives, you might consider creating some space for it to exist by saying, “thank you, mind” and continuing the activity you were doing when it arrived. It’s free to roam around for as long as it likes and will eventually pass. We can’t control what pops into our minds, but we can control whether or not we want to engage with it.

Hope that helps,
Scott J

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[Sleepybee]

Hi Scott,

Thank you, it really does help. I always thought that I was good at recognising and not dwelling on my negative thoughts but lately I’ve realised that I’m terrible at it! A work in progress now for sure.

Back to questions on jet lag… real jet leg this time!…
I’m going away in a couple of weeks and it’ll be a 7 hour time difference. Do you have any tips on how to deal with this for someone who’s already struggling with their sleep? Or is it just as simple as sticking with my sleep window on the new time zone and considering myself well practiced 🙂

[Scott]

You’re welcome!

Great question! When you travel across time zones, there’s always a possibility of experiencing some sleep disruptions, but that’s to be expected. It’s more important to focus on the positive aspects of your trip and the memories you’ll be creating rather than any difficult night’s sleep. I’d recommend using the same sleep window times in the city you’re traveling to. If your sleep window is 12-6am now, try to implement 12-6am (destination’s time) at the place you’re traveling to.

Scott J

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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.

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