People with chronic insomnia have a remarkable ability to get through the day after a night of little to no sleep. Although facing the day after a hard night can seem daunting — and it can sometimes feel harder to get through the day — if you recall all the times you managed to get through the day after a bad night, you might be quite surprised at how often you've achieved this feat!
Many people with chronic insomnia feel "tired but wired" — the effects of ongoing sleep disruption can lead to higher levels of fatigue, but the body does a great job at compensating for this and helping you get through the day.
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Recognizing your incredible ability to get through the day, even after a bad night, is so important — because the thought that you'll never be able to get through the day when you're struggling with sleep is a big driver of anxiety.
By making a conscious effort to remind yourself of all the times you've got through the day after very little sleep — and all the times you had a good day (or even just an "OK" day) after a tough night — you can strip this anxiety of its power, and this increases the likelihood of sleep.
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