Sounds like the beginning of a good sureal movie or book (now I'm in the mood to see Pan's Labrynth). Seriously though I sometimes feel like sleep is a real effort for me too. There's just a lot going on up there and I wake up nearly exhausted from so much effort. Last few weeks have been better. Seems like this stuff comes in waves and it's calm seas right now. May you have calm seas too.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh