[Allison]

Any ideas or thoughts on how to stay positive when I am so sleepy that I can’t seem to stop the negative middle of the night downward spiral?

[Chee2308]

Hello Allison
How is your sleep window like? Are you going to bed after being awake for at least 17-18 hours? Sleepiness is like hunger, it builds from not sleeping/eating long enough. When you get anxious about not sleeping, I find accepting it and not struggling works well. Tell yourself fine, if I can’t sleep, it’s okay too. Over time, your brain learns to accept that wakefulness is not a threat and you may drift off to sleep faster. Doing nothing works well because sleep is supposed to be natural and effortless, if you feel like sleep might come just close your eyes and let your body take over, don’t monitor whether you have fallen asleep, just let it happen on its own.

[Scott]

Hey Allison!

Welcome to the forum. If you’re unable to sleep, are you getting out of bed and doing something that’s enjoyable and returning to bed only when you’re sleepy or are you continuing to lie in bed frustrated? Chee Hiung Yong mentions a valid point that your mind can learn to associate your bed with sleep disruption if you continue to lie in bed aggravated that you’re unable to sleep.

Scott J

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