Sleep is one of those delights that I did not appreciate until it was lost. I used to be such a good sleeper! Now, even sleeping pills only help me marginally. I generally sleep about 5 hours per night. Last night was worse than usual--I woke up about 1:00 am and then was in and out the rest of the night. I really do try to stay positive about the changes that have occured in my life, but I think it is okay to vent once in awhile--and I miss feeling sleepy and sleeping well!!!
Well, on the positive side, I would never have thought that I could function on 5 hours of sleep, and I do. And, at least now, those 5 hours of sleep that I do get are a deep, sound sleep, generally. That is certainly an improvement over 6 months ago!
So, if you are a great sleeper, I am so glad. If you are not, welcome to the club.
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i have actually just become a good sleeper. well i guess i've almost always slept ok once i fell asleep but i used to always take hrs to fall asleep and now i fall asleep much more easily. that's not true if i'm excited about something though, then i just can't sleep until the excitement is over.
I wish I COULD revert to 5 hours a night and function. Especially on my 12 hour days at the labs. I did have a period of 5 months or so when I didn't sleep. This was a few years ago. I took sleeping pills too. The physiological stages of adaptation to life's circumstances are different for everyone. It took me a while to feel normal again. It taught me a lot about myself.
Now that I do sleep, I wish I didn't. Especially when there's a lot to do. Ha! Glad you're functioning on 5. :)
And thanks for inviting me over for dinner a few weeks ago! I'll see you soon.
I am just wondering...because I went through the no sleep thing about 10 years ago. My Dr. always thought it was hormonal. Although you remember I was going through some life challenges then, too. I sleep fine now except for some nights when I am thinking too much. I wish there was a simple answer for you. It does take a toll on you but at least you get a few hours of sleep. Hang in there.
Janell,
There's hope. Just six months ago I was worried that I'd never be able to sleep without sleeping pills, but now I very rarely even take a pill. It's nice to know that whatever "is"--won't be forever--everything is always changing--good or bad.
I'm in the no sleeping club with you! :( I have insomnia so bad when I'm pregnant and then, of course, afterwards I don't get to sleep when I could actually sleep! I hope we both graduate from the club soon!
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