[Scott]

Thanks for posting, Stephanie29.  It’s not uncommon when we experience a life event that temporarily interferes with our sleep, we can sometimes develop an anxious feeling about going to bed.  In these instances, our arousal system has become overactive and can interfere with our sleep system possibly resulting in a poor night’s sleep.  It may be helpful to know that when we try harder to sleep, the more difficult it is to sleep.

The good news is that we can override our arousal system by creating a greater sleep drive and implementing a “buffer zone” prior to bedtime. What time do you usually go to bed at night and are you getting out of bed at a consistent time each morning? What are some relaxing activities that you enjoy (reading, watching TV, drawing) that you could implement about an hour or so before you go to bed that might help with arousal?

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