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Positive thinking

Posted by Onat on August 18, 2003 at 09:06:38:

I have a question. I am 28 years old and as far as I have known myself, I've always had sleep issues. Lately they have been increasing. My biggest sleep issue is what I call "sleep fear". I think I am afraid of deep sleep. Not because I will die or something bad will happen or anything, but the idea of being unconcious (even if the brain and the body are working) for an extended period of time scares me a lot. So I sleep in positions that will allow me to wake up periodically (sleep with items in my bed, sleeping on the floor, with window open so it's cold/hot).

Usually after an event that disturbs my sleeping pattern (a late night out with friends, early morning meeting, jet lag--which I currently have after my 2-week European vacation), the problem gets worse. I start thinking I will never be able to sleep again (which is sort of contradictory to my sleep fear). I also start realizing how I doze off and wake myself up (that's actually why I get to the conclusion that I will never be able to sleep again). Since I am in one of my sleep issue times now I need more help than before.

So after this long intro, now to my question. How can I do the positive thinking to get rid of this problem? My family and friends always advise me to think positively, but it seems like if I think positively I will be fooling and tricking myself (even though my negative thoughts are far more irrational). So I succomb to thinking negatively. Everytime something goes wrong with sleep for example, I feel like it will never get fixed or better. And so far I have always proved myself wrong. But still...Now for example due to my jet lag and sleep issues, I feel like I will never be able to sleep fine. I know I will prove myself wrong eventually, but I can't feel that now...

The evil man in me is too strong I guess ;-) Anyone has any advise or any suggestions for books, programs, etc.

Thanks a million in advance.

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