I Have Insomnia

I sleep well most of the time but have periods where I just don't seem to be able to sleep at all. I'm guessing this is related to bouts of depression but I know sometimes it's just down to my mind being overactive late in the day when I should be relaxed and ready to sleep. I find my creativity is often at its best during the night when this happens. My doctor has prescribed a mild sedative to use during these times, so it's rarely an issue now, though I do miss the the odd occasions when I resorted to playing guitar right through the night.

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PoetryNEmotion · F

You need rest and sleep to recharge. I am glad you have found a balance. I think creativity comes best at night as it is quiet and our minds are more relaxed.

fazer1k · 56-60, M

@PoetryNEmotion My sleeping patterns are much better than they were but the creativity aspect doesn't always help, in the sense part of me likes to take advantage of that during the early hours but I know I must avoid doing that. I certainly feel more relaxed at night so perhaps that is what boosts creativity. 🙂