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I've been suffering from insomnia intermittently for years as well, but lately it's been particularly consistent. I started a retail job in February of this year and it's more physical labor than my previous jobs which were all sedentary and I haven't really adapted well to it. I attribute my insomnia to this. I am very tired after dinner and have difficulty staying awake and wind up going to bed too early and then waking up at 2:00 a.m. and staying up for a couple of hours. Sometimes I do chores or work on projects in the middle of the night. An unfortunate side effect is that I lack motivation and stamina to work out consistently. I've always loved walking in the morning and so I tried it one morning before work - a three-mile vigorous walk. I wound up feeling feverish by the end of the workday, although as it turns out I didn't really have a fever, and I was wiped out for a couple of days afterwards. I really miss it. I get depressed when I don't get to do my walks and this also compounds the insominia.
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07-30-21, 07:36 AM | ||
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Modify City, State of Fierce
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would working a later shift help you? Erica (and others), worrying about not sleeping ( I have read) seems to exacerbate insomnia. It's a vicious cycle
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07-30-21, 07:39 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
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07-30-21, 07:53 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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I have had trouble sleeping on and off for years now. It got particularly worse this year in the spring with DST. I am noticing a marginal improvement now that the days are getting shorter again - but that could also be a fluke!
I am not totally sure what is going on w/ me - probably a combo of things - but it is literally tiring and wears me out. I have no trouble falling asleep, it is staying asleep and often I wake up and can't go back to sleep - sort of like Erica and her two naps - eventually I get back to sleep but I still find myself dragging the next day. When I can't sleep I usually get up and go into another room to read for awhile. Erica - can you get suite - for your trip? That way there would be another room for you to go to when you can't sleep. I have had the same issue - at one time I recall going into the bathtub w/a pillow and blanket to read - I kid you not - it was driving me crazy to lay there awake while my DH and DD were sound asleep. Or maybe you could bring headphones and listen to a book or podcast when you can't sleep? I also bring my Kindle and I can sometimes read while my DH is still sleeping. He says he can't sleep either - but that is not true - he sleeps like a baby! LOL! Take care Donna |
07-30-21, 08:30 AM | ||
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MA
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I’m sorry you’re working with this so really see a doctor. You may be carrying the weight of doing something you don’t really want to do and you’re worried about it, subconsciously. I know people don’t like pills but sometimes they do start you on a better track until you can make it a habit in your body. They aren’t for ever but try 2 weeks. Journal your sleep and if it doesn’t change, you really should see a doctor.
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07-30-21, 08:34 AM | ||
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MA
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So the doctors have said you have to live this way? Maybe see a neuropath doc. Really, this is not normal!!!! Sounds like you’re giving up on your health. If you didn’t poop for a few days, do you call that normal and say it’s been that way? No, there is a GI problem festering and it needs to be taken care of.
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07-30-21, 09:00 AM | |||
Join Date: Nov 2001
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I thought about a suite, just hate to change reservations and especially increase the expense of the trip. Hanging out in the bathroom isn't such a terrible idea! I didn't even think about that. DH is a very light sleeper and would wake up if I tried doing anything in the same room. Quote:
My doctors stink. But it was discovered that my hypothalamus isn't working and I need to have that addressed - that is connected with sleep. And I have given up on my health due to constant crappy medical care. It's just overwhelming and expensive and frustrating. Erica |
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07-30-21, 09:20 AM | ||
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MA
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Squeaky wheel gets the oil. If you say you’re giving up on you due to expense, why exercise? You don’t want to give up and giving up is the short end of the stick. Find a forum? Maybe they have more suggestions on a remedy. Do more meditating. Do some yin yoga before bedtime. Use lavender essential oil on your temples and feet, where that nob of bone sticks out. Do you drink caffeinated beverages?
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07-30-21, 09:32 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
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I do drink caffeinated beverages but make sure I stop early in the day. Erica |
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