[rjsf]

Hi, I’ve suffered from sleep onset issues and started sleep restriction last week. It’s been working and I fall asleep within 30 minutes. However, my issue has shifted from onset to waking up too early. I have a window of 6 hours and I wake up an hour or so before that, unable to fall back asleep again. Does this happen to some of you? Should I continue with the 6 hour window and see an improvement in the following weeks?

• This topic was modified 1 years, 8 months ago by rjsf.

[Martin Reed]

Waking is a normal part of sleep — if we try to fight or avoid these awakenings, they can become more noticeable and sleep is less likely to happen when we are engaged in a battle with our minds!

What would you be doing differently with your life if you didn’t wake an hour before your alarm went off? What would you be doing then, that you are unable to do now?

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[rjsf]

Hi Martin, thanks for the encouragement. I am looking at it in a positive light now.

So just wanted to confirm, in this case I still should keep my sleep window at 6 hours right?

[Martin Reed]

I think that comes down to your intent.

If you are thinking about changing your sleep window in an attempt to control what cannot be controlled (how much sleep you get or when you wake during the night) then that might not be helpful.

If you are thinking about changing your sleep window so you can do more of the things that matter to you and help you live the life you want to live, that might be helpful!

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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 Mastery 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.

[rjsf]

Yes, I suppose the end result desired is to have more time awake to be productive and bewith my family, by consolidating my sleep through the sleep window. The 6 hour window has been very helpful with that, when previously my sleep was so fragmented.

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