Getting Sleep Makes A Big Difference

[squireparty]

I just slept straight through from 8:30 PM yesterday until 10 AM today. So this is what being awake feels like! It's been awhile since I have felt awake to this level. I'm thinking clearer and I think I will be able to get a few things done today that require some thinking, the kind of things I put off when I am so tired.

Task that require thinking can be so intimidating to me when I'm tired and don't feel present and lately I have not felt very present or grounded. My anxiety has been squashed by the meds I am on but as I said, I don't feel especially there when I can't sleep, or only get around three hours of sleep in 24 hours.

Now I'm off to pay bills! I even am a bit excited about this as it needs to get done and I think I've got what it takes today to get it done!

 

[DharmaGirl]

Isn't it awesome when you finally get some sleep?

 

[ashdawn8287]

YAY!

My therapist always tells me to check my triggers vs the amount of sleep I got the night before.

I have maintained a sleep schedule for about 3 months now after tracking myself with triggers and sleep and realizing it's critical to maintain a sleep schedule no matter how hard it is and I honestly have never felt better. Keep up the hard work you can do it!! :)

Congratulations on finally getting some rest!

 

[Hashi]

Yes, sleep has a big effect Glad you got some!

I agree with what ashdawn says about keeping to a sleep schedule. Even if it doesn't work perfectly, I think it makes a big difference.

 

[ashdawn8287]

Hi hashi!! Good to hear from you again :)

I agree with Hashi, don't pressure yourself to stick to a severely strict schedule. I probably mess mine up about 1 day out of the week but get right back to it as soon as I can. It took a lot of serious work to get on the schedule I am on now, but it happened gradually with lots of ups and downs with it. Just try to aim for 8 hours of sleep when you can. If you have a couple of bad days, ehh just keep on trying, it will stick eventually.

:D