[Lyka]

My biggest challenge on my insomnia was I’m always worried, afraid that I cant get enough sleep for later though in the end it was worst that I can’t sleep unless I take my medicine. I can’t say if my medicine helps me or not . Whether I take my medicine or not I can’t sleep huhu. It was my problem for almost a year and it was ruining my life . My brain can’t shut down all my thoughts was all about my sleep . All my life was all about sleep and I really hate it. I observe that if I worried that I will not sleep for later it does happen and it became worsen . I hope you can help me to get through this . Sorry about my grammar I’m not good in English and I’m from the Philippines.

[Scott]

Hi @Lyka – welcome to the forum and sharing your concerns. As you pointed out, worrying about sleep usually makes sleep more difficult because insomnia can consume your entire day. One of the main objectives to overpower your anxious thoughts is to build a strong sleep drive during the day and only go to bed when you’re sleepy. To build a strong sleep drive, it’s important to carry on with your day with enjoyable activities (social events, wine with dinner, staying active, etc), avoid daytime naps and to start your day the same time in the mornings, even on weekends. Sleep doesn’t respond well when we try new things to fix it and it usually increases the arousal system, especially around bedtime. It’s no surprise you’re not having any luck with sleeping pills since pills aren’t able to generate sleep.

What time are you going to bed and getting up in the mornings?

Scott J

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