by Princess Spanky Pants ~ The Real, Original, Heather T
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October 13, 2006

Sleep... it's illusive

January 05, 2009 08:47 AM EST
views: 90 | comments: 26

I think overall, I fell asleep for short periods of time last night from about 6am onward. I guess I should say this morning, huh?

I went to bed at maybe 1am. Watched the last episode on disc 3 of Angel. Then all of disc 4. Then started disc 5. I took my glasses off during the last episode because I was finally getting sleepy. The disc ended before I fell asleep, so I hit play again on the last episode. I don't recall hearing the ending on it the second time, but did hear it recycling the menu music, so I hit play a 2nd time on the last episode.

I heard Nick's alarm go off at one point, but I think I was dozing off when it did. The kids were in his hands this morning, but Gilly and Chris were loud, and I kept thinking they should have been out the door, so once they were up, I had a hard time trying to sleep.


Nick is dropping them at school right now. I'm hungry, and now that I'm out of bed, I'm noticing my eyes hurt a lot from lack of sleep. I think I'll head back to bed, though to be honest, I don't feel like I could fall asleep yet.

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Comments: 26

Maybe a nap later this afternoon?
Today is my husband's first day at his new job....I'm so excited for him!
''The One & Only BERF" .. Jan 5, 2009, 8:51am EST
Just stopping by to say that I really like your new photo icon!!
DIANE D. Jan 5, 2009, 8:53am EST
Yes, do try to take a nap~
Sheila J. Jan 5, 2009, 8:54am EST
I struggled with sleep for years, to the point that I thought I would lose my mind. For whatever reason, last spring my problem just disappeared. I now sleep soundly through the night. While I was struggling, I used an herbal sleep inducer, Valerian Root. It has a terrible smell, but it makes you feel sleepy so you can get to sleep. It does not make you sleep all night, but it's good for helping you get there. Good luck!
tammie p. Jan 5, 2009, 8:56am EST
i agree heather. it makes the day hard to get thru on a little bit of sleep
Qpon Lady Jan 5, 2009, 8:58am EST
I take Melatonin when I cannot sleep. It works like a charm for me. But I know it does not work for everyone. Have you ever tried it?
Hope you are able to get some rest!
sarah g. Jan 5, 2009, 9:03am EST
I didn't have problems sleeping...I had problems with getting up so darn early and getting back into the school routine. *sigh* I'm tired...
Stephannie H. Jan 5, 2009, 9:04am EST
I have a hard time sleeping sometimes too
A few years ago, I tried a variety of different herbal remedies, but none worked for me back then. At the time, I wound up taking ambien, but I stopped those quickly because of how addicting they are on the body. The first night was great- I was asleep within 15 minutes, from being wide awake. But each night, it was taking longer and longer to fall asleep, until I was finally at the point where I was taking one and laying awake for 2 hours. It's a drug your body gets used to way too fast, and stops processing it as well.

Tylenol PM works, but I have to take it early so I'm not groggy the next day. If I can stay awake today, my body time will kind of reset, and let me sleep tonight on a normal schedule.
♥ Adair ♥ K. Jan 5, 2009, 9:28am EST
I was able to sleep last night. I keep waking up, so feeling run down this morning. Work is going to be fun today.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jan 5, 2009, 9:28am EST
I struggle with falling asleep as well. As I take prescribed medicine. I think I need to ask the doctor for a stronger dose. As the med I take now takes forever to kick in. Sometimes not at all.
anne ( way 2 crazy of a life ) c. Jan 5, 2009, 9:31am EST
i would love to go back to bed :-)
Denise C. Jan 5, 2009, 9:40am EST
Wow! I'm out before my head hits the pillow, every night!
Leah Christensen Jan 5, 2009, 9:41am EST
I hate not being able to sleep!
Donna S. Jan 5, 2009, 9:42am EST
i am constantly sleepy. I think I have a thyroid issue but who knows. Maybe I'm just lazy.
Connie L. Jan 5, 2009, 9:52am EST
In my opinion, and my own sleep patterns, sleep comes whenever it darn well pleases and for me this has been at times when I truly wanted to stay awake, then when I needed to get to sleep to be awake for something later, sleep just would not come.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Jan 5, 2009, 9:59am EST
I hope you are able to get a good night's sleep tonight. I have been sleeping days and nights for the past couple of days. Sky woke me up many times last night though, so I am feeling very sleepy this morning.
Mrslisae Photography E. Jan 5, 2009, 10:00am EST
naps are the best! It stormed in Florida and stormed here last night, Sugar Boo HATES lightening, not thunder so much but the flashes and strikes, I haven't had much sleep either...she sleeps under my chin when she's scared..
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Jan 5, 2009, 10:42am EST
Sorry to hear your not getting sleep. Maybe you should try taking a nap today or go to bed early. Hope you can get some sleep soon
Lin B. Jan 5, 2009, 11:33am EST
Yes, do try to take a nap~
♥ Adair ♥ K. Jan 5, 2009, 12:34pm EST
My comment above should say "unable to sleep"
Larry H. Jan 5, 2009, 12:50pm EST
HOPE YOU CAN GET SOME SLEEP..
Carla B. Jan 5, 2009, 1:04pm EST
I didn't sleep well last night either. I was still awake at 430, when my son decided it was morning time. I fed him breakfast, and convinced him it was time to go back to bed after he used the potty. I slept off and on until about 9, when my husband got home. Of course before he got up, the mail lady came by, and so did the snow plow guy, so my dogs went nuts at both of them (the mail lady was in a different car, so they didn't realize it was her). I took some motrin this morning for my headache, and now I actually feel fine. I think I might still try for a nap if Elliott takes one today, though.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jan 5, 2009, 10:29pm EST
Hope you can get some sleep
Warren Keating Jan 6, 2009, 9:19pm EST
So sorry to hear this. Sometimes sugar or alcohol (which has sugar in it) will wake me up in the middle of the night, so I avoid sugar and alcohol at night, but these are rare occasions; I couldn't imagine what it's like for you, but my heart goes out to you. Regular exercise (walking a couple of miles each day) definitely helps me to sleep regularly.
Andrea K. Jan 7, 2009, 9:26am EST
I've been having a hard time sleeping the last couple nights also, it's probably all the anticipation of what the new year could bring!

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