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Hello,
I have been an on and off lifetime insomniac. Lately, it’s gotten really bad. I work 5 days a week, and it’s a 30 – 40 minute drive one way. I’ve been listening to the podcasts and working on changing my thoughts about sleep.
But, it’s actually NOT ok to not sleep – because I have caught myself falling asleep while driving.
I am self employed with clients and I don’t want to cancel appointments!
How can I change my thoughts to accept not sleeping, because I have this pressure on me. I have to drive. I haven’t seen this problem addressed. I’m sure others must have it?
Jen B.Hey Jen!
What you’re describing is common. I think it’s important to understand that thoughts are essentially just words or stories and it’s not necessary to accept everything our minds conjure up. We can’t control what pops into our mind, but we do have the power to choose whether to believe them. It’s not so much the thoughts that are causing our sleep issue, it’s the internal battle we wage against them. Since we’re not able to control our thoughts, creating mental space to let them pass without resistance may help alleviate the struggle. When an unhelpful thought arrives, acknowledge it by saying, “I’m having that thought about my sleep again” and then refocus to the activity you were doing when it arrived. This approach resembles learning any new skill – consistent practice diminishes the inner conflict with your thoughts over time.
I hope this helps!
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