Early morning awakening, inability to fall back asleep

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  • #57837
    hjr
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      Hi, my biggest challenge is awakening after 4-5 hours sleep and being unable to fall back asleep again. I also have some problems with sleep onset insomnia. I suffer from delayed sleep phase syndrome and have a hard time getting to sleep before 1 AM ish. If I fall asleep at 1 AM and then wake 5 hours later at 6 AM, I know that people will start getting up and making noise in an hour or so. I will want to sleep until 8 AM but this will usually not be possible because of: 1. worry over only having a short window of time to get back to sleep before the house erupts into noise, 2. the house actually erupting into noise at 7-7:30 AM!
      Depression and anxiety play a big part. I have very inconsistent work. I used to work a part time job with regular days and regular hours but the company I work for has been struggling for the past 2 years. Now I’m basically on call and I might get a week of work, followed by 2 months of nothing. I also receive disability benefits, which are totally insufficient to pay for food and rent. So I worry a lot about having enough money for the bare essentials. I live in an isolated community with very few jobs. I need to find more work. The longer I go without working, the more I suffer from depression and anxiety…which manifests as worry and arousal when I awaken after my usual 5 hours.

      #57872
      Martin Reed
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        Welcome to the forum! You mentioned that you have delayed sleep phase syndrome — have you been medically diagnosed? If so were you given any treatment suggestions?

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        #57887
        hjr
        ✘ Not a client

          Yes I was diagnosed years ago in conjunction with sleep docs and sleep studies. It’s pretty darn obvious though! Treatments suggested / tried: morning bright light exposure using a bright light, melatonin, getting up at the same time each day, no caffeine after noon, bath 1-2 hours before desired bedtime, morning walks.

          #58016
          Martin Reed
          ★ Admin

            Did you work with a behavioral sleep specialist for the DSPS?

            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 Clarity 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.

            #58062
            hjr
            ✘ Not a client

              No I haven’t.

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