Hi guitarman. I wouldn't look at it as compromising. I was in an anxiety group for a number of years led by a psychologist who also had anxiety. She was a big advocate of not worrying about standard sleep patterns but instead just sleeping anytime you felt like you could. She promoted using sleep aids only if your personal situation (school, work etc.) mandated blocks of time where you needed to sleep. She really encouraged naps, basically anytime you feel like you can sleep, do it.
I try to follow her advice but generally am able to get a decent night's sleep after taking a Klonopin before bed. But if I have trouble sleeping I get up and dink around until I feel I can go back to sleep. I have the advantage of not having many things I have to go to and don't work. So, I can nap most days if needed.
Hi guitarman. You might want to give that sleeping system (sleep whenever tired regardless of the time) a try and see if you end up sleeping more in total. Anxiety is very exhausting and with more sleep we're able to take on anxiety's mental battle with a bit more ammo on our side.
Yep, trudged out and got the mail, yea! I do some computer repair for the neighborhood for free just so I feel I'm contributing somewhat to society. What part did you replace and congrats unless it was just a new mouse.Thanks for the suggestions TRI, i may try that sleep tip, anything that works is a bonus!
And the only thing I've done today is fix my computer since i finally got the part in the mail. Quick job, but its fixed, and it felt constructive! Great job with the firewood! Take your time, and grab the mail when u feel comfortable enough to do so. If you're like me...everything is an achievement, and it feels good to achieve