[Milko]

Hello there,

At first I like to apologise for my flawed English. It’s not my mothers-language!!

I started with the techniques of CBT-I. Same time out of bed, less hours on bed (I spend 6 hours on my bed now, to create the possibility of obtaining my core-sleep) and I get out of bed when sleep doesn’t come and I get frustrated about that.
It’s tough, but I am motivated because I trust that it will work in the future. However I wonder why I have to wait on drowsyness like wainting for snow in the summer. I was used to feel drowsy every evening before my sleep problem started.
Has anyone an explanantion for my experience? It would help to stay calm while waiting…..
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.

[Chee2308]

Hello!
You can always go to bed later if you’re not sleepy as long as it’s within your sleep window. But try to keep your out of bed time the same.

Just take note if you are not sleepy by bed time, the simple explanation is that your body just doesn’t need to sleep yet. You can always wait it out by keeping yourself busy such as watching tv, reading a book, doing a puzzle, browse the internet or whatever you find enjoyable. Even laying in bed just resting is okay. The idea is to take the pressure off sleep for a bit. Sleep will always arrive in the end so try not to pressure yourself too much. Shift your mindset so you don’t see any wakefulness as unpleasant or to be avoided at all costs.

Good luck!

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