@funcountess Had to do that last night.....but the trouble with that is turning on the lights which doesn't help if your intentions are to try to go back to sleep. Thank goodness I was able to do a few things and then go back to sleep for a couple more hours.
Barbara

@funcountess I go through periods of poor sleep. I’m usually a very good sleeper so when I can’t it hits me like a Mac truck the next day.

I have a Fitbit Versa 3 which is very helpful actually seeing what happens each day and night (it also records daytime naps) as well as my exercise.

I’ve not needed to use meds regularly yet and focus on sleep hygiene (mentioned elsewhere in this thread) and watching I’m getting enough exercise and not napping too much over the day.

I try to address what underlying stress is worrying me so I feel more at peace with whatever it is.

If all fails - like you I get up and do something so I’m not lying awake getting increasingly stressed.

I’m so upset on everyone’s behalf on here who suffer from debilitating insomnia. Mine is nothing in comparison to theirs 💔 It’s frightening to imagine trying to live with it and trying get enough sleep. I think I would still do what I do now 😪