There are so many reasons why sleep deprivation affects us. For some it's pain and worry, while for others it could be as simple as their thoughts are all over the place. Whatever the reason, sleep is important and we should not be deprived of it. Years ago I had terrible insomnia with anxiety. I would jump up after dozing off for about five minutes and my bedroom would feel so small that I could not stay in it. I would head straight to the bathroom and after that I would grab my pillows and go to the living room. Being in a larger space helped with the anxiety.
During these sleepless nights I would just begin to talk to the Lord because nothing or no one else could help me. Doing this always gave me the calm and peace I needed to go back to the bedroom and fall asleep. I have realized that I just do not want to go to bed sometimes, even when I feel sleepy. This happens especially if I want to finish something I started. Getting too excited about things can also cause you not to fall asleep. I can never sleep well the night before travelling. My mind is a buzz with all sorts of things and before you know it, it's time to go.
When you're having trouble sleeping, if you find yourself falling asleep on your living room couch, then you should stay right where you are. It should not matter where you sleep but that you sleep. I do not prepare for bed as is customary anymore. The Lord directed me to a sweet spot one day after I rearranged my bedroom a couple of years ago. I placed a narrow chest of drawers right at the foot of the bed up against the wall. This created a little corner and I remember sitting there doing something and then reaching for a pillow to support my back. I started dozing off uncontrollably. This happened every time I would sit in that corner and I told myself, if this is where I'm falling asleep, then this is where I will be sleeping from now on. It's been over two years and I have rearranged other areas of my bedroom but I'm not messing with my sweet spot.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
After this I awoke and looked around, and my sleep was sweet to me.
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