Sleep

Broken or absent sleep is one of the most common things people describe in the first days. It is exhausting, and it is not a sign you're doing something wrong.

Why it happens

Your body is recalibrating without something it had adjusted to having. That recalibration can show up as trouble falling asleep, waking frequently, or sleeping much lighter than usual. It tends to improve over days to weeks, not hours.

Things that can help

• Keep the room cool, dark, and quiet if you can — small comfort adjustments do add up.
• Try to keep a consistent wake time, even if the night was rough — it helps reset your rhythm faster than sleeping in does.
• Limit caffeine, especially in the second half of the day.
• If you can't sleep, resting quietly still helps more than doom-scrolling — try low light and no screens if you wake up in the middle of the night.
• A short walk or light movement earlier in the day can make falling asleep easier at night.

When to talk to a doctor

If sleeplessness is severe, prolonged well past the first couple of weeks, or paired with symptoms like chest pain, confusion, or a seizure, that's a reason to get medical help — not something to push through alone. See the Safety page.