one week in- timing question

When do you apply your dose, if I may ask? I'm having issue with getting it internal, and not just a smeary mess. I dislike how I am sleeping with applying it before bed. Yes, however, sleep IS coming around! I've been relishing some heavy duty midday napping hours. I still "feel" generally horrible, emotionally and my various physical ailments, with some momentary respites where I am quietly balanced and managing the ongoing pain in my body alright. I don't want to fiddle with the starting dosing directions much, as I am still pretty doubtful about this helping my life. Trying to just patiently do the steps and wait and see.