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100 percent and over time you just understand what’s happening.
I have found whenever hyperarousal comes now, it’s not as intense . Only had 2 bouts this year. I honestly sleep better than ever , more consistently and if there’s a brief period of decreased sleep it doesn’t last , usually related to life events … which is normal.
I think people w this condition put so much importance in sleep that that’s what’s abnormal . A person that has normal sleep patterns w occasional blips doesn’t put such importance in itYes , the skills of acceptance can be applied to other instances and I have used the principle elsewhere with success
Really doing great now. Really sleep better than ever, and better than I have in years. Yes, last night I had LB pain and that kept me up for awhile but I slept even with it, learning to accept even that. I have to say I’m expecting a speed bump or two but haven’t had a significant one yet so maybe not. Its been perhaps since childhood since I slept like this…..other than the normal periodic awakenings that I have (after a dream)
I’ve noticed what most that are recovering notice. Progress is not linear but here’s what I think is key.
There’s no concern during the day anymore of how the night will be.
I’m 68 so I don’t expect to sleep 7-8 strait hours and I expect to wake up……..but I’m not upset about it.
This is key. If you get upset you mess yourself up emotionally.
I lose sleep like normal people now. Buisness , etc but I always sleep , every night and I don’t measure it .because I’m past caring but it’s at least 6-61/2 hours total.
After a cortisone shot you get insomnia but even after those I slept
Somewhat.I think accepting when things are not going well is key and realizing you shouldn’t freak out if you get a few nights that are not up to par.
So don’t give up , accept
I’m doing pretty well, really on my way, these experiences of you and others is very helpful.
I’ll use it for onset and you know I really barely get past the first letter A before it works , perhaps Acknowledge, allow feelings to exist and acceptance. All key to disarming the fear in this and desensitizing one’s preoccupation with it, so thanks much appreciatedeXACTLY MY ISSUE, AND i THINK NOW i DON’T CARE AS LONG AS i GO BACK TO SLEEP IN A REASONABLE PERIORD and say its normal to awake at night, I think at least twice.
So, I’ve come to a point in trying to see how my sleep is as I can’t control it and just let it be as it wants to . May not be acceptable to you but its what I’m ok with.Oh , I think I see. I always thought that the sleep window was the time you MUST be sleeping in.
I believe now it is the time reserved for sleep and you might be awake in it for a period of time….this is normal and expected so I shouldnt stress if I’m not sleeping in that window. I am building sleep pressure, thats the idea? am I right because if this is correct, this is the stressful mistake I have made in the pastI’ve restricted sleep before , say 11:30 pm to 5:30am but the natural time for me to fall asleep seems to be around 9:30 to 10. This has , or is, changing as I’m getting older so My body says sleep at 9:30 but I hold till 11:30 , then I’m awake. How do I solve this?, sleep from , say 10 to 3:30am?
