Can't Sleep in the Dark, Need Help!

In the beginning it feels weird to be sleeping in a different room from your husband especially if you have a good relationship with him. You kiss each other good night and hug. Then say see you in the morning. I know it sounds weird at first but it gets easier as time goes on. We have been sleeping in separate rooms for about 2 months now. If we didn’t we both be up all night long.

My husband and l sleep on different rooms and it works out perfect. Does not mean we love each other less. We are respecting each other’s medical condition to make it more comfortable for one another

Can he get a sleep mask?

This is why I need my own room to sleep....can you sleep in a different room?

I have a similar issue. Even with all my night time medication which also includes 100mg of sleeping pills l am still up all night. I don’t go to bed until 6am-8am the next day. What if you had a night light would that bit of light help you to sleep better. My husband and l just started sleeping in separate rooms just so we can each get some decent sleep. He sleeps as l am up all night. Then he is up in the morning when l can finally fall asleep

Thank you all so much. Let me just add that my husband is my biggest support. He has sacrificed so much and the way he has adjusted life to help me navigate the new normal after all my diagnosis is amazing. So many would have walked away. Let’s be honest, we who suffer these disorders are not the easiest of partners. He has offered to keep the light on so I just wanted to add that but he works his ass off to make sure we can make our bills and survive because my disability check is not that much. I feel guilty if he doesnt get good rest because it’s not me having to work every week. Thank you all for your suggestions I am going to try them and see which helps best.

Hi all you vampire slayers!😉 I feel much empathy for you… some support- it is unclear if you have another bedroom, or a place to sleep other than in the bedroom with your partner. There is such a stigma with not sleeping in the same bed as your partner, and I hope that dissipates soon. Good sleep is the basis for feeling well, helpful, and happy. Please make this a priority. There are some great inflatable beds now that are under $100, easy to inflate, high enough to get into, and comfortable. Please think about using them in a spot in your house that is appropriate for you. There are illuminating/glowing objects that children use to cuddle with that might be soothing enough to help you sleep. My point is try to make this a priority, as your partner has made it a priority for them to sleep without the lights. Improving that one part of your life will benefit you in ways you would not believe. I hope the suggestions are helpful.☀️❣️

maybe switching off sleeping in a different room? then you can have the light on some days

@RoxyXgal did that work. So glad to know I’m not alone.

I tried getting one of those little sunset projects or stars.

I don’t really know how to fix it to be honest but I totally relate as I cannot sleep in the dark it stresses me out due to ptsd.