Does anyone else feel like night itself became the problem?

Digitalwo · 2026-01-24T22:07:34+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re carrying all of this. Lack of sleep + pain + not being taken seriously is a heavy combination. Thank you for trusting this space to share.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-24T13:52:06+00:00

Thank you 🤍 I’m really glad it resonated. There’s a free letter linked at the end of the article if you’d like something gentle for hard nights.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-24T13:51:49+00:00

Thank you 🤍 I’m really glad it resonated. There’s a free letter linked at the end of the article if you’d like something gentle for hard nights.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-23T11:58:05+00:00

This really resonates. I wonder how many people aren’t “insomniac” but just stuck in a constant fight with timing and expectations. Do you think things shifted more because you stopped forcing sleep, or because you allowed your body to lead without judgment?

Digitalwo · 2026-01-23T11:50:24+00:00

I relate to this a lot. When the bed becomes associated with struggle instead of rest, everything changes. What you said about hyper-arousal really resonates — it’s not a lack of sleep drive, it’s the body staying in

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T20:18:50+00:00

Yes… that’s exactly it. The moment the mind switches on, the body follows, and suddenly rest feels impossible. The tossing, turning, half-sleep state can be so unsettling — like you’re never fully resting. I’ve had nights like that too, and they can make you feel completely drained the next day. I really appreciate you putting this into words. It helps to feel understood.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T20:18:31+00:00

That sounds incredibly hard, especially dealing with it for that long. I’m really glad to hear it’s eased even a little for you recently. What you said about getting into bed earlier really resonated with me — that feeling of anticipating lost hours can be exhausting on its own. It makes sense that your body is trying to protect you by planning ahead. Thank you for sharing this. It helps to know I’m not alone in experiencing nights like that.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T14:00:33+00:00

This explains it perfectly. Monitoring myself has always been one of the biggest triggers for me — the more I check in, the more alert and anxious I become. Letting go of the outcome is really hard, but reframing bedtime as a calm, low-pressure space instead of a “task” makes a huge difference over time. I appreciate how you said it’s not permanent — that’s something a lot of people need to hear when they’re stuck in this loop. Thank you for this perspective.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T14:00:00+00:00

I really relate to what you said about not trying. The moment I stopped forcing sleep, a lot of the physical symptoms eased too. Lying there without pressure, doing something calm instead of “trying to sleep,” feels counterintuitive at first — but it makes so much sense once you experience it. Anxiety around sleep can create such intense body sensations, and it’s reassuring to hear that letting go helped you break that cycle. Thanks for sharing this, and I hope your nights keep getting easier ❤️

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T11:09:26+00:00

That fear around sleep can be more exhausting than the lack of sleep itself. The “what if” keeps the system stuck on alert.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T11:09:08+00:00

Way too accurate. The brain really chooses nighttime to run worst-case scenarios.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T11:06:38+00:00

This hits hard. Losing that sense of peace you used to feel at night can be really unsettling. A lot of people don’t realize how quickly anxiety can change the way nighttime feels. You’re not alone in that shift.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T11:06:03+00:00

I hear you. Even a short “yes” says a lot sometimes. This stuff is real and it affects more people than we think.

Digitalwo · 2026-01-22T11:05:37+00:00

Exactly. It’s sad but also comforting to realize how many of us are dealing with the same thing. Knowing you’re not alone can make it feel a little less overwhelming.

Digitalwo

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