Update to my sleeping issues: I’ve been working really hard to get into a normal sleep pattern. It has worked a little, but not as well as I liked. Increasing my evening sleep from 1 – 1 ½ hours up to 2 or even 3 on a good night has helped my mind and body on so many levels, but the down side is the nightmare that I only had 1-2 times a year have increased! I’m having it 1-2 a week.
I’m still a light sleeper and wake up easily, but I’ve taken steps to try to go back to sleep quickly. I try not to get up, read, watch tv, play online…I’ve learned these breathing techniques to help me calm back down and go back to sleep.
I’ve also started taking a nap right after work. It’s only for 45-1hour but it helps calm me down. The less sleep I get, the crazier I get. I don’t feel like I’m pulled tight like a spring all the time
Thanks for all your advice!