Is AUTHOR wrong in the post ? POST : First post got removed for improper title formatting, this is a resubmit, sorry and thanks all. 

Little holiday treat for you all: I’m not looking for validation, but for genuine feedback. I’ll trust your consensus and adjust my behaviour accordingly. 

My husband and I have differing sleep schedules. Often I can’t sleep because of my PTSD and anxiety disorder. The general advice is to not force yourself to try to sleep, but to do gentle, non-screen activities instead until you feel sleepy.

My husband is neurotypical (doesn’t have any chronic disorders at all) and falls asleep instantly. He’s generally not okay with me staying up to read in a different room, as he wants us to go to bed together.  He also doesn’t like the lamp being on too long. I bought a book light, but this still bothers him. I’ve offered him my sleep masks, but he doesn’t want to wear them. 

Now, from my perspective, I’ve already tried to compromise by going to bed when I’m not tired, buying a book light, and offering him sleep masks. From his perspective, I should listen to a podcast instead until I get tired, as this causes no light. However, I don’t always feel like listening to a podcast right away, and reading is often the best way to help me wind down. 

Again, he won’t accept me reading in a different room, as he wants me to go to bed at the same time as him. 

Reddit, what do you think? 