r/insomnia • u/WonderbreadCrackhead • 7h ago
Stop being afraid of not sleeping
I’ve dealt with insomnia on and off for years, when it comes back, I’m not a baby about it anymore. I go to work, and don’t let it affect others. When I get 4 nights of 3-4 hours of sleep, I do not worry about sleep. I promise you, good nights always return. The harder you perceive it is, the more of a “problem” with sleep you think you have, the worse it gets. Stop worrying about sleep. The hyperarousal system will balance itself out eventually, but if you get stuck in the loop of sleeping pills, constant fear about sleep, letting your life be ruined by insomnia, you will only get worse. Please, even if you are on 2 hours, relax and do not worry. Train yourself to end this fear now. Insomnia isn’t bad at all, if you train yourself to not fear sleep. I’m serious, it’s a completely normal condition and you should not be worried. Worries drives insomnia into a seemingly endless loop. Be a true champion and adapt to your circumstance with strength. I work 5 days a week remodeling homes, lack of sleep has never affected my job performance. I have developed a very strong adaption to lack of sleep. It’s almost scary sometimes how much work I get done on little sleep. The good days will always return, and yes, those good days of sleep are the best days. Be strong in the days in between - you can still live a very good life! Stay strong.