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It’s a good question about screen time: if avoiding it isn’t helping, then why am I avoiding it? I am just listening to the studies that show it can be stimulating so it’s best to avoid it. I’m trying to cover every base in hopes that things will change.
My goal in getting out of bed after 20 minutes of not sleeping is to disassociate the bed with tossing and turning and sleeplessness. If it was working, I would have better sleep.
I feel confused by your questions, because it seems like you’re questioning the “rules” of CBTi. 😊
BTW, last night, after finding info on your site about accepting sleeplessness and not fighting it, every time I woke up I said to myself, “it doesn’t matter if I sleep or not.” I slept for 9 hours! But then, the night before I didn’t sleep at all, so my sleep drive was strong!
Hi Martin, thanks for replying. Since problems with insomnia began the last couple of years, I read that it’s good to avoid screens within a couple hours of bed. Since getting off gummies very recently, and having insomnia worsen, I figured avoiding screens in the evening might be a good idea. Re: getting out of bed after 20 minutes awake, that is just me following stimulus control.
This is so good to hear! I am new to Martin and this forum after one week doing CBTi and feel desperate for help. I feel that I’m relaxed and try not to worry about not sleeping, but maybe I am worrying more than I realize. I’ve signed up for Martin’s email course and am eager to see what is new. Your post really encourages me, thank you.
