From what you describe, it sounds as though the nights of little sleep are building sleep pressure to a point that overrides your sleep-related anxiety and stress. This is actually the sign of a healthy sleep system. When you then sleep for long periods of time, you are repaying your accumulated sleep debt. Unfortunately, when your sleep pressure has recovered, your anxiety once again takes over and makes sleep difficult.
You certainly sound as though you would be a good candidate for CBT-I since it will help reduce the anxiety and stress that is currently interfering with your sleep. It will also ensure you stick to a consistent (and appropriate) sleep schedule. As your sleep improves during CBT-I, your anxiety and stress will fall, too — and this will lead to more improvements in your sleep.
I would urge you to address your insomnia sooner rather than later. Studies have confirmed that the sooner you take steps to address sleep issues, the easier they are to resolve.
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