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Hey Dan10780,
Yeah, Insomnia and I are no strangers. It’s certainly tough sometimes. I do know that I’ve been through it before … many times … and I know I’ll come out the other side okay. I started taking a benzo when I was in a really bad stretch, after I had tried a couple AdvilPM’s that really tripped me out. Not fun. It’s not perfect, but it’s worked pretty well for me, though I am thinking about going off those as I learn to better use CBT-I.
My usual plan is to make sure I do something fun, something outside, something with friends or family, eat healthy, get some exercise, and remind myself to just be in the present moment, and know that I’m okay right now.Hi Scott,
Thanks for the reply. In answer to your question, I think about, well, basically, everything. All sorts of thoughts, some random and some not so random, tend to run through my mind when I’m lying awake in bed. It’s as if I’ve pressed “play” on my brain and the internal running dialogue just goes. Sometimes, it’s song lyrics, or movie quotes, or conversations I’ve had, or intend to have. I used to get extremely upset at myself and really get worked up; at least I don’t do that anymore!
And when I’m in a period of insomnia, but not in bed, it’s pretty much all I can think about: how am I going to get through this day with so little sleep? What can I do to stay awake today? Will I sleep better tonight? What if I don’t? And on and on.
Thanks again!
