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Another night of not much sleep! It is really frustrating and i am trying so hard not to be but when you go to bed tired and feeling ready for bed and then just don’t sleep arrggh. I am doing it all, sleep not til 12 up at 6am up when not asleep in bed..etc etc…it really does feel like my body is getting more used to not wanting to sleep rather than building sleep drive and wanting to?? What else can help?? It is nice to know you’re not alone….but i also want to know that I am not going to be the last one standing! I want more sleep!
I am also experiencing the same thing…i just had a night where for whatever reason I just couldn’t sleep! I felt relaxed and felt sleepy but it just didn’t seem to happen? Up down up down now alarm has gone off ! It is very difficult to remain positive as i too have been very strict with my sleep restriction and stimulus control and have had alot of good nights but then you get one of these. As you said it 2 steps forward 1 back. Its hard to understand as i didn’t do anything different, no devices, no caffeine, went to bed when sleepy, exercised during day, sleep restriction, stimulus control etc etc…i know ‘ normal ‘ people can also have rubbish nights…but that’s not that comforting when you have sleep problems and any sleep is so precious! Just keep persevering and hope the good out weigh the bad. But i totally understand.
I am currently trying sleep restriction too 12-6am and have been strict about it, also getting up to read or practice mindfulness if not sleeping after period of time. I am not looking at the time so just use my own judgment. I have also been using sleep medication to assist although would prefer not to. Only about 4 hrs or less with no med like last night…not much…up and down all night now up at 6 preparing for the working day! Hopefully tonight is better as sleep drive should be strong…
I am finding it hit and miss at the moment..2 weeks in. Get really sleepy to about 8-9.30 ish at night when i really feel like i could sleep and i push through til midnight where i am feeling sleepy but not as strong..its like a second wind! Will keep going as i need to sleep!
