Up Early Again!

Can't sleep again.  I fell asleep around 1:00 and was wide awake at 1:45.  I finally gave up at 3:30 and made myself a cup of tea.

Everyone have a great Monday!

Myself, I going to a funeral.  My best friend's Dad passed away last week.  It's a sad day.

Maybe I'll go lay down for awhile.

WOW!!! You were up early. I was in DREAMLAND at that time! LOL I didnt want to get up when I did. Luckily I have no kids here yet so I can sneak in a few responses. hahaha

So sorry to hear about your friends Dad. I am sure it will be a sad day (((((Hugs)))))))))

I hope you got a quick morning nap. If not try and lay down NOW before the funeral you will need your strength. ~Jilly~

Jilly,

I finally fell asleep around 5:30 and was back up at 7:00.  It was enough to keep me going through the day.  Had to be strong for Stephanie and her family.  She has been such a good friend to me since my RNY.  She's like a mother hen at work.  She tries to keep me straight.

It was a sad, yet enlightening day.  Everyone loved her Dad and had a story to tell.

Thanks for your note,

do you normally have trouble sleeping? sorry to hear about that. i sleep too much personally. when i do i have horrible nightmares so i try not to do it too often. sorry about your friends dad. I hope you have a better night tonight.

Nicole,

I have had trouble sleeping for the past 5 or 6 years.  I was always a night owl, but this has gotten to the point of being ridiculous.  Hopefully, me and the sleep specialist can retrain my brain and reset my internal clock.

You wrote to me about becoming a leader or counselor.  How about PMing me about it again.

Thanks.

And thanks for your concern.  I know you have enough problems of your own.  That's why these boards are so great.  We try to help each other no matter what!

Hugs,

((((((((((((April)))))))))))))

I am sorry you are having trouble sleeping. Have you talked to your PCP abut this issue? You know they sell melatonin that you can use to help you sleep.

Melatonin is a natural human hormone that influences the body's daily circadian rythm, the 24-hour biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. As the sun sets, our bodies begin producing melatonin, which in turn triggers drowsiness and a desire to sleep. Taking extra melatonin before bed amplifies this hormonal signal, producing a faster and deeper sleep. Because melatonin works with the body's natural sleep-wake system, it may provide a healthier, more refreshing sleep than sedative drugs.

The body produces less melatonin with age, which may explain why older individuals often have more difficulty sleeping. In fact, middle-aged adults with insomnia tend to have lower melatonin levels than adults without insomnia. For this reason, melatonin may be particularly effective in adults over 40. Research shows that even young children, however, fall asleep more easily after taking melatonin.


Maybe you should give that a try along with a cup of sleepytime tea.

http://www.celestialseasonings.com/products/detail.html/herbal-teas/sleepytime

Let me know how it goes for you.

I am so sorry for the passing of your be st friend's Dad. Please take some time to rest before you go.

hugs,

Cira,

I did get some rest before getting ready to leave this morning.  The service was lovely.  Quite a few friends and family members shared great memories and stories about Steph's Dad during the service.  He was well loved.  I think his nephew summed it up when he said that Herb was a "gentle man" and a "gentleman".

I have the melatonin that the sleep specialist recommended.  I did take it a few times and it did help me get to sleep.  But I stopped when I had the last surgery and keep forgetting to restart it.  Thanks for the helpful info on it though.  I have printed it off and set it next to the bed as a reminder to take the pill.  I haven't had sleepytime tea in years.  I'll get some this weekend.

I need to discipline myself to follow the Dr's regime to reset this damnable internal clock of mine.  The doc says mine is totally backwards and that it would be perfect if I could start my day much later than I normally do. 

I'll give myself a good talking to and get with the program.  I'm only hurting myself.