Hello, community!
I have an insomnia problem. Background: 39 years, currently unemployed, live alone.
Problems with sleep started when I still worked and proceeded to worsen, despite my hopes that my forced leave would give me time to recharge. My main issue is REM sleep. I’d get 3-4 hours of deep sleep almost daily, but my REM sleep is sporadic. I’ll often wake up at five in the morning and can’t get back to sleep. I’m an early riser, so time isn’t my concern, I worry about the impact on my health more. I’ve read a lot about sleep, and listened to podcasts by sleep professionals, and I know about the importance of healthy sleep cycles for the body. REM sleep is supposed to be important for memory, and I’m afraid it affects me the most. I often feel this brain fog during the day. Not sleepiness, more like it’s harder to concentrate and think straight. Two years ago, I got treatment for depression, now am taking only vitamins daily. I want to sort my sleep out while I have free time (I’m on unemployment benefits). I’ve even bought the smartwatch to track my sleep cycles (curious data, but so far it hasn’t been of much help to me). I’m trying different diets and regimes with minor positive improvements. Has anyone else experienced a similar issue?
