I'm now wondering what else I can do in contravention of the hallowed Sleep Hygiene Rules? Caffeine after 2pm? Vigorous Exercise?
Ahhh,
@Squeezy! I'm frustrated on your behalf.
A few years ago, I was in a pattern of playing Freecell until about 3 or 4 in the morning, then would sleep until about 11 or 12 noon the next day. I got sent to a health psychologist who essentially told me that, if I was managing to go to sleep when I went to bed at 3 or 4, and slept pretty well for at least 7 hours, I just shouldn't sweat it.
I should, he said, just view those hours as what my body wanted. The reason I played Frecell until so late was because, earlier, I was wired but tired, and couldn't fall asleep. But playing Freecell that late into the night completely exhausted my brain and I almost always went to sleep right away when I finally went to bed.
Haven't had that issue so much since taking the N.A.C. I don't go to sleep easily, but usually manage within an hour (spent listening to a book that I already know well).
I think worrying about not sleeping makes it a lot worse, although I also completely understand the agony and frustration. Frecell helps me immensely.
Sleep and rest are number one in my book. Nothing worse than insomnia, unless it's finding a porcupine in your bed! Don't sweat the cleanliness--it's overrated. 
. I generally get through the hours and days with a fairly positive outlook. Despite my whiny posts. Or because of! 
