When one is asleep but not dreaming, there is absolutely no sensory input that can be detected, at least none for me. It's like not even existing. For me, when I think about it, that's kind of bothering. I think it stems from my old fear of death. Both the sleep and death anxieties have reduced somewhat. But the sleep thing still exists.

I've tried several things to deal with it:

1. Push myself to stay awake as long as possible until I fall asleep.
2. Relax, sit there and focus on something else or nothing.
3. Say "It's normal, natural and harmless."
4. (Unsuccessfully) attempt WILDs.
5. Adopt a "Bring it on!" attitude.

Et. al. Any advise?