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I like audio books. Especially at 3am when I’m starting to get a bit stressed. I don’t mind if they’re a bit boring, it helps me relax.

[stevetheadi]

I’ll try that, thank you. Maybe listen to an audio book.

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I try to not let insomnia affect what I do. I find I can function ok with very little sleep during the day, it’s only in the evening that I struggle to stay awake. I used to like reading (still do) but I can’t read for more than a few minutes in the evening without nodding off.
It’s strange that it’s so easy to fall asleep when I don’t want to but so hard to sleep when I think I should do.
Also, I try not to think of myself as ‘suffering’ from insomnia. Rather, if anyone asks, I say that I don’t sleep very much. I don’t tell them I have insomnia. That might seem a bit odd (probably is!) but labelling myself helps me carry on normally.
Thanks for your replies, it’s good to know I’m not alone in this!

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Hi cat_ncsu

Thanks for the reply.

I have been trying sleep restriction for quite a while but not consistently. I do it for a day or two then find myself lying in bed for too long while I’m awake – sometimes just can’t make myself get out of bed at 2.30am, even though I can’t sleep!

So I need to start it again and stick to it.

My bed has a decent mattress and pillows. When I get into bed it’s very comfortable. It’s only when I’ve been lying in bed for a while, tossing and turning, it gets uncomfortable. Another reason to get up when I can’t sleep!

You may be right when you say I could about be sleeping longer than I think I am. Sometimes I think I’m awake but when I see the time, an hour or two has gone by but it feel like a minute or two. Paradoxical insomnia, I think it’s called.

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Hi Jen12345

I saw your post while browsing for answers to my sleep problem. I’m unable to answer your question unfortunately but I’m going to ask you one!

I used to go to bed about 10pm, sleep until about 3.30am then lie awake until my get up time of 6.30am so like you, I tried sleep restriction. But I found it impossible to stay awake until 1am!

Does it get easier? Any tips?

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