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Martin, you are so absolutely right. I am doing all that you said. I’ve been totally wrapped up in following “this plan” with strict sleep window…fretting when I wake and stressing that it’s not working. I think when I began CBTi a month ago, I had a more positive approach, but then when I had a setback or two, I overreacted. It’s the same kind of reaction I had that turned my initial insomnia into chronic insomnia. Overthinking about where this is all going, instead of taking a day and a night at a time. It helps to realize that actually I am fine, at this very moment… whether I’m awake in the middle of the night or going about my day after less than perfect sleep. I really do need to just be okay with waking, when it happens. It’s just a part of my night (most nights) and actually, waking up isn’t such a bad thing. It means I feel asleep and that’s good! My body knows how to fall asleep and it will again. Thanks for this good reminder to not “fight in the night”! I think I’m getting there!!
Martin, I can’t thank you enough for taking time to respond to my question. I think I was so caught up in CBTi that I was making that issue, my most important focus. While I had been obsessed with sleep worries before, I recently have been getting obsessed with my sleep window and progress. You reminded me that I’d rather look back and remember a wonderful visit with my daughter and grand baby, than a week of stressing over proper sleep window and groggy time with my special reunion. I have decided to enjoy this brief visit with family without over stressing. I can implement some of what I’ve been doing (going to bed when sleepy) and trying not to fight sleep. I am here enjoying time with family right now and will return home to focus on CBTi with a fresh approach. I’m so grateful for the support and guidance. I know I’m moving in the right direction
