Last night I was so tired I was in bed by 8:30. I felt almost ashamed as I stumbled off to bed that early on a Friday night, but I was hoping to really catch up on some much needed sleep. Unfortunately, I was awake by 3a.m. and unable to go back to sleep. This can't be normal! Is it? I still don't want to take medication to sleep. I have tried melatonin, chamomile tea, lavender, etc. to try and help me sleep longer, but with no success. I have no trouble getting to sleep, the problem is not being able to sleep longer than 5 or 6 hours and waking up feeling so tired.
Last week I decided to sign up for a 3-month membership at the Fitness Center located in the Hospital where I work. I have my orientation scheduled for this morning, and I am actually looking forward to getting back on track with a regular exercise program again. I've needed it. One tired step forward... Maybe this will even help solve my sleep problem...
I have suffered with insomnia a lot. I'm okay right now, but there have been many times where I go through periods where I wake up at 4am and can't get to bed. Sometimes I fall asleep right away but I can't stay asleep and sometimes it's like I never fall asleep; it's like I'm just "resting" all night.
ReplyDeleteSomeone once told me when you have trouble sleeping, go through the alphabet thinking of things about God. For example" A, Lord you are awesome...B, Lord you are beautiful..." That has helped me sometimes. The key is to be slow and thoughtful about it--not zipping through the alphabet but taking time.
Good luck--and sweet dreams :)
Hey, I like the alphabet idea! Even if I didn't fall back asleep it would keep me focused on the Lord.
ReplyDeleteI've really appreciated your blog, Crit. Life isn't always easy, is it?
I'm glad you're reading it! (I'm glad anybody is reading it LOL!) I am trying to be honest in my feelings and frustrations because I hope that it will minister to others who are struggling and/or have felt the same way, to know that they are not alone and that someone else understands. My honesty makes me vulnerable and sometimes that makes me feel foolish, but it also makes me feel brave. You are also expressing yourself honestly on your blog and I really appreciate that because I can totally relate to a lot of the things you write about. I think we have a lot in common :)
ReplyDeleteYou should also check out http://www.embracingandbeingembraced.com/ as she is another one who is in a similar boat.
Hope you have a wonderful week and terrific turkey day! :)