[Jess84]

Thank you for responding and yes that is all I think it could be lately though I have kind of adopted an attitude of passive acceptance this has resulted in being more tired during the day I take naps for 40 minutes at around 3:00 pm because I think it helps me to sleep better at night this could be a hindrance maybe not sure.

Its true that it feels like I’m getting stage 1 but I don’t really know for sure I say this because for much of the night I’m half awake half asleep there is probably some deeper sleep
because I’ve been told that I’m snoring its just upon awakening it feels like I haven’t slept at all.

My sleep window now has been 4:00 am to 9:00 am because I go to bed when I feel close to sleepy don’t know if this is helping or going extending the time would be better and taking
what I’m getting wondering what your thoughts are on this.

Finally if its my thoughts and behaviors that are making this problem stick for me then if I changed them to ones that don’t promote anxiety would a turnaround in my sleep be instant or a gradual change because it could be a case of I want to see results quicker.

• This reply was modified 3 years ago by Jess84.
• This reply was modified 3 years ago by Jess84.

[Vicmango7]

Hi Jess, I hope you are well. I read most of this whole thread and I can’t believe how similar my situation is to yours. My insomnia has come and gone my whole life but now since I moved houses it’s really really bad. I’m becoming so depressed. I can’t see anymore specialists because they just give me medication- which I need but like you, I’m stuck in a relaxed (almost sleeping) phase, but I’m completely aware and conscious. I would love to message you privately about it somewhere. I hope you see this message.

[frogstar1234]

Hi guys, I know most of the messages in this thread are old but I’m having the exact same issue and it feels like hell. I feel like I haven’t had sleep in months even though I’m technically getting the right amount of “sleep” each night. Did anyone find a solution?

[Lightsleeper84]

Hi Vicmango7 I’m Jess I lost the password and couldn’t sign in anymore with that username for whatever reason, but I check up on this site from time to time so yes if you want to talk maybe
it would be better on a private message although I don’t think that’s available as I’ve already looked for it and never saw the option.

frogstar1234: Yes its perplexing and I’m bewildered as to what is going on with my sleep, the only thing I can think of is to try as much to not make it an issue as I never complained or thought much about sleep before, also I find it nearly impossible to wake up on time to start my day because I’m stuck in a sleep stage as I only begin to fall asleep 3 hours before I have to wake up, one thing I have stopped doing is looking for a result because every time I do that
it never happens.

I’ve tried so many things and I guess these would be considered sleep efforts which Martin says are keeping the struggle going as your brain must stay alert to monitor for the result of the effort. I kept a journal of my day and sleep for 2 months and basically just found out that
I was living the same day over and over with nothing really progressing, so I abandoned it.

I am at the point where keeping everything simple seems like what I should be doing, going to bed basically at the same time every night and its very important to get up if my sleep feels light and go back to bed only when I feel tired the key is getting up no matter how fatigued I am that’s the struggle. I really don’t know what else can be done because my sleep is shallow and unrefreshing and I’ve tried all nighters that have had some success but its really hard on my body and mind the only thing left is to abandon all of the efforts.

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