The sleep specialist who addressed our TBI support group said that waking up time is most important for establishing proper sleep. Waking up at a normal time then staying up without a nap will help the brain's sleep system establish and maintain a normal go to sleep function. For the vast majority, this will work. She said that very few have a malfunctioning sleep system.

We still need to take proper steps at settling down from a day's activities, etc.

What do you do during the day if you sleep until 1:00 pm ? Are you working a late shift ?

Sleep posture can make a minor neck issue much worse. Some find an adjustable, hospital style bed helps them stay in a good posture by enabling sleeping on their back. It took a long time of disciplined posture for my neck to stabilize. It is not healed but is stable.

Sleep has been a continual struggle for me for 15 years. I do better when I am disciplined. I used to dread trying to go to sleep. I know the waking time concept works.