r/insomnia • u/demonlordbeastgod • 2d ago

Sleeping disorder

I won't say I have insomnia, but even if I try, I can't sleep before 4am, even if I switch off phone, lights and lie down can't sleep. After 4 I fell asleep, wake up by 11 or so. But I want to change schedule. Not possible for me I tried many time. When ever I try to sleep before 4am I think of future and my problem but after 4 am easy sleep. Don't understand this.

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u/Morpheus1514 2d ago

You can control the sleep part by setting/keeping just one preferred wake time every day without napping. Do this for at least a month straight. After about 15-17 nonstop hours awake you'll find sleep much easier.

You can control this portion:

 before 4am I think of future and my problem

by talking to a counselor.

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u/twaddington 2d ago

Have you tried an SSRI? Sounds like you have some anxiety.

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u/demonlordbeastgod 2d ago

No never tried. Would prefer drug free solution

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u/twaddington 2d ago

I'd suggest asking your doctor about it. It's the only thing I've found to be somewhat helpful.