[Rayj83]

I’ve been feeling very sleepy prior to my sleep window. Between 8-10, I feel really, really sleepy. I tend to sit my couch just relaxing. At times, I experienced microsleeps. Then, I would feel a bit awake, and I would also have some difficulty falling asleep that night.

Has any anyone experienced this?

Why types of activities do you do prior to your sleep window? I feel like watching TV ain’t ideal. I have read a few times but I don’t want to be too stimulated prior to bedtime.

[Scott]

Any activity that is relaxing but not overly stimulating is ideal – crafting, crossword puzzles, coloring, etc. When I experienced insomnia and was having a difficult time staying awake until my sleep window began, I watched TV standing up – very hard to fall asleep while standing!

Scott

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[Rayj83]

Thanks Scott. I’ve tried to not watch TV 2 hours prior to bed time. I don’t really fall asleep watching TV. I got into trouble when I just sit around on the couch and/or listen to music.

Now, once I began nodding, I walked around a bit. I’ve kept a 7 hour sleep window, and have been going to bed once I feel sleepy. I’ve been able to wake up and fall back asleep the past few nights. I have less sleep anxiety now as I meditate and practice relaxation techniques throughout the day/night.

My recommended sleep window is 1:30-7:00. I get ready for bed around midnight, and I go to sleep once I feel sleepy.

Should I stick with this strategy?

Thanks,

[Scott]

Ability to fall asleep when you go to bed, returning to sleep if you wake in the middle of the night and less anxious thoughts toward your sleep issue – it all sounds like your sleep is getting much better and I don’t see any reason for you to change, do you?

Scott

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