[Boylston]

Hello,
I graduated from Martin’s course 2 months ago and my sleep is greatly improved. I know that like each day, each night is different, and I have a few questions about these different nights. My pattern is to sleep well for about 6 nights and then on the 7th have an off night, during which I have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, hypnic jerks etc. None of these nights interfere with my activities the next day. I also do not nap.
*I wonder if once I am caught up on sleep, do I have an off night?
*Throughout the week, I have alot of trouble staying awake in the evening–microsleeps until I go to bed. Following an off night, I usually end up going to bed 30min prior to the start of my sleep window at 10pm.
*Any comments on what is going on here? I hesitated to write since I know this may suggest I am focusing too intently on some fine sleep details here and that is what I am working on!

[Chee2308]

Hello and greetings!
At this stage, I wouldn’t get caught up in the finer details. 6 good nights then one not so good night, at this point, ask yourself, is it imperative you must have 7/7 good nights? All you need to know is that your body can sleep. And I will add that good/bad nights are just opposite sides of the same coin, so it is normal to get an occasional difficult night after a series of good nights, that is completely normal and happens to everyone! I think once you understand this, you begin to let go of the struggle, start living life again and not let sleep hinder you anymore. Best wishes!

[Boylston]

Hi Chee,
Thanks for your response, I enjoy everything you have to say!

What do you think about being so sleepy in the evening? My dinners are very light and early in the evening. I am hoping they will even out as well.

Again, thanks again for the response!

[Chee2308]

Hello Boylston

I think getting more sleep would help. Try sleeping in. Or taking the occasional naps. In general, relax your bedtime rules. Even better, start having no rules. This is how I sleep now, I sleep whenever my body lets me. And now I don’t get sleepy before bedtime, I sometimes even stay up later than usual. Stop making sleep a goal in life. One thing I found out about my sleep, it is easier to fall sleep at the end of the sleep window than at the start so getting up later might help. But this almost always means you will become more alert further into the evening. Best wishes!

[Boylston]

Again, thank you Chee! I slept a half hour longer and world of difference…although that has not always been the case. I appreciate your sharing your experiences and your commentary!

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