I am starting to get anxious about my sleep study tomorrow night.

I still have a lot of, sometimes overwhelming, sleep anxiety. During my formative years, my violent father would often start his ranting at night. I would awaken to his violence/abuse. I won't go into details.

If H and I are in a hotel or some other strange setting at night, I get very little sleep. If I was alone in these settings, I would not sleep at all.

The sleep doctor, upon doing a complete interview, has been very understanding of my sleep anxiety/PTSD. He has invited my H to accompany me throughout the night at the sleep lab. He has arranged for my H to sleep in a recliner in the same room. My H understands my anxiety/PTSD and has agreed to accompany me.

On the one hand, I feel like it's unreasonable to have my H with me. On the other hand, we are not as apt to get as good of a sleep study if I am too anxious to sleep in the different setting.

I am very lucky to have the understanding of these two men. I am fortunate they are compassionate and will try to help me.

I am doing breathing exercises to calm my anxiety. I need to distract myself a bit more, as well.

I hope everyone has a good week!

Love to All!

WC