I love the part about self exploration and questioning yourself. Many times along my journey I've found that not knowing the time has actually brought more anxiety. So I would question myself "why is it not acceptable to be awake at say, 3am?" The answer was always the same, I was scared of being awake, scared that I wouldn't sleep, and scared of feeling anxious. So I would try to find something nice to do in these moments. I realised it's only our perception of being up at 3am that causes the trouble. There's nothing else there, just fear of not sleeping.
I fall asleep ok too but awaken after 3 hours in panic and cannot befriend wake fullness as i am in severe anxiety and heart palpitations, for hours i cannot even lay back down. Then i feel fatigued and exhausted all day, this has been going on for 3 months. I was fine before this. Please help
Hang in there Brie, and check Insomnia insight 365 which explains Swiss awakenings and also the unrefreshing sleep playlist in the description of any new video, I think those will help much.
I love the part about self exploration and questioning yourself. Many times along my journey I've found that not knowing the time has actually brought more anxiety. So I would question myself "why is it not acceptable to be awake at say, 3am?" The answer was always the same, I was scared of being awake, scared that I wouldn't sleep, and scared of feeling anxious. So I would try to find something nice to do in these moments. I realised it's only our perception of being up at 3am that causes the trouble. There's nothing else there, just fear of not sleeping.
Spot on, so nicely said Shari. I pinned this comment so hopefully many benefit from the insight and experience 🙂
I fall asleep ok too but awaken after 3 hours in panic and cannot befriend wake fullness as i am in severe anxiety and heart palpitations, for hours i cannot even lay back down. Then i feel fatigued and exhausted all day, this has been going on for 3 months. I was fine before this. Please help
Hang in there Brie, and check Insomnia insight 365 which explains Swiss awakenings and also the unrefreshing sleep playlist in the description of any new video, I think those will help much.