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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
The #1 stresser in my life that prevents me from sleeping, is worrying about not sleeping.
It is a lovely little vicious circle.
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Oh for sure. Whenever it's absolutely critical that I get a good sleep before something big, is when I have my worst sleeps (if I'm not using a pill). It's like my brain gets all psyched out from the pressure of making sure I sleep well, and can't do it.
For me at least, I think it goes further than just inner turmoil or something. I don't think it's just a coincidence every male in my extended family on my mom's side (and a couple of the women too, including my mom) have lifelong sleep disorders. It's gotta be genetic in my case. Some people just aren't built with the ability to sleep well. A midday nap is a foreign concept to me, even when I'm sick or hung over. She ain't happening.
Sleep disorders seem to be one of the hardest things to explain to someone who doesn't experience it. Some of the advice I've gotten is just hilarious ("just lay down and shut your eyes", with this incredulous look on their face like "what's wrong with you??"), borderline insulting really. That's like me telling someone with clinical depression "don't be sad, think happy thoughts". It's a tough one to explain.