Insomnia

I only infrequently suffer from insomnia. Perimenopause causes more frequent insomnia: yay! Another awesome part of that time of life for women [sarcasm]. Today's bout had many causes, from late evening eating, watching scary movies (Harry Potter 6&7), and excessive ragweed exposure yesterday, to worrying about old dog and hearing old dog get herself into an agitated state.
I always feel guilty about having insomnia because I live with a sleep technologist, aka polysomnographer. I know all the sleep hygiene methods for ensuring a good night's sleep, but I choose counter-indicative activities on occasion. And my anxiety always plays a part, which even the best sleep hygiene routine cannot ameliorate.
I forgive myself for not getting enough sleep last night. I hope the people I run into today will forgive my sleep-deprived brain if it makes me a little short or grumpy. Maybe I'll keep the office door closed today at work.
It's amazing what a difference a few hours of missed sleep can wrought on my personality.