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I also have an issue with grading my sleep. If it’s not “perfect” then I tend to focus more on it during the day. Trying to remember there is no such thing as “perfect” sleep. Ugh
Hi Scott!
Thank you for your reply.
My biggest challenge is acceptance and not trying to control sleep. My insomnia has taken on different characteristics this past year that I have been struggling with it. Right now, I tend to fall asleep but will wake up approximately 1 hour later, and immediately have the thought “uhoh, I’m awake. What if I can’t fall back asleep.” Which of course, unless I’m exhausted, the negative thoughts tend to follow and the downward spiral begins. I’ve learned a lot about distancing myself from these negative thoughts, which is so helpful. Learning that this is a process, and to just keep at it even when I struggle has been hard to accept.
I find When I do have a great night of sleep, my mind looks at what I did the night before and just wants to ritualize it. But I know, I can’t control sleep and what works one night may not work the next. I know the key is acceptance of whatever the night brings, and truly being ok with what happens. I know this, but the fear is still there
