I went to bed around 3 AM, and the next thing I noticed, it was already 4 AM. I closed my eyes again, and it felt like just a few minutes passed, but suddenly it was 5 AM. Those hours felt like they happened, but at the same time, it’s like they didn’t. Is there a way to figure out if I really slept or not?
I totally get what you mean. It’s tough to tell if it was actual sleep or just a weird semi-conscious state. I also deal with mental health stuff, which sometimes makes time feel faster or slower. I started using an Apple Watch to track my sleep stages and wake times. It gives me a pretty accurate picture of how much actual sleep I got, even when I’m unsure.
Does it really matter? You probably dozed off and got some rest. Something that worked for me was convincing myself that even if I’m not sleeping, just lying down is still helpful for my body. Try not to stress about it. And honestly, get rid of your clock—it sounds like it’s just making you anxious about sleep.
You should try a Fitbit! It can track your sleep patterns and show when you’re awake or in different sleep stages.
It could be stress. That can mess with your sleep more than you think.
Maybe you just need to try winding down better before bed. Things like dim lights and no screens an hour before sleeping really help me.
Sleep is that thing where you close your eyes, and time skips forward. Sounds like you experienced that!