Posted by sleepymom on November 24, 2008 at 05:28:27:Ok, so I have had several good nights of sleep. Last week I had trouble on Sunday night and Wednesday night. The other nights things were fine. Last night. again a Sunday I fell back into the old pattern of whining and crying. Not as bad as before, but it got tough around 3:30am. I just don't understand what I am doing wrong? Before, I would simply lie there and patiently do my deep breathing, but on some nights it just doesn't seem to work. Again, I am not totally exhausted at work today, but I am anxious about the fact that I did not sleep. Am I working myself into this state? Am I causing myself to not sleep? I was totally normal for my whole life until I hit my mid forties and then BAM! The first bout was horrible and this time it seems easier, but I want my normal sleeping pattern back. What am I doing wrong? I tried to not put pressure on myself by telling myself that I simply needed to lie there and rest. Well, I did rest, because I did not fall asleep until around 4am and had to get up at 6:15am. I know that I am not someone who needs a lot of sleep, but I do need to feel secure about my life and live it without this constant fear of sleeplessness. I would try anxiety meds but honestly, I have no other anxiety in my life, just this sleep issue. Any thoughts would be appreciated. DO other people have lots of trouble on Sunday nights or week nights?