Comment by Loughla

I learned early not to fight my insomnia. I was always more tired if I tried to sleep instead of doing something else.

What works for me is reading low stakes fiction. Smutty fairy fantasy novels and things like that. They require zero real thought, and are relaxing enough to not stress my mind. Combine that with a massive bean bag chair full of latex rounds instead of regular stuffing.

Also, I've noticed a difference at my employer from your experience. The people who stay late (but also come in late) are promoted, whereas the early risers like myself are chastised for leaving early.

I'm still tired seasonally when the insomnia really flares up, but I'm not the walking dead anymore. And no psychotic breaks for a decade.