Comments on: The ramblings of a middle aged insomniac, chronic insomnia sucks…

By: Carrie haynes

Carrie haynes — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 06:48:36 +0000

Understand 110%. Got a brain injury at 3, grew up with seizures, medicated. Sleep waz never a regular part of my life. 2-3 hours through the average nights and n o w going through that mid life body change hot flashes throughout my already tired body and mind, dumping water on it to be cool enough to just lie still, fall asleep…not happening. So, decided 5 years ago rather than waste all that time would go full time through college get A.S, not close to B.S. in Humboldt. Used to just read novels because bored, now at least going on earning units being stubborn and defiant n o t letting the damn insomnia get the better of me.

By: Laura Haley

Laura Haley — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:08:36 +0000

I don’t sleep well, though I’m not as bad as you and my doctor doesn’t want to give me medication. If I were you, I would consider sleeping pills, for a short time. Catch up on the sleep you’re missing, then take them less frequently-maybe one night in three rather than every night, so at least a couple of nights a week you’re getting enough sleep? (Obviously check with a doctor whether that’s good or terrible advice!)

By: motherofmadcatsandbabies

motherofmadcatsandbabies — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:51:53 +0000

In reply to Starlight and Stories.

Thank you!

By: Katy Stevens

Katy Stevens — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:47:04 +0000

I feel so sorry for you. I used to be a sufferer. I’m not really sure what changed but one day things just improved. Hope they do for you too!

By: Rhian Westbury

Rhian Westbury — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:49:40 +0000

Medication might not feel like the best option but it might help you short term so you can work out what the next step is. I really hope this gets better for you x

By: Sophie's Nursery

Sophie's Nursery — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 08:43:11 +0000

Sounds awful – I know how much I suffer after one night of bad sleep 🙁 I can understand why you wouldn’t want to take the tablets, but they may help to get you back into a sleep cycle which may then happen naturally again for you once you stop if that makes sense?? xx

By: Chloe

Chloe — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:51:07 +0000

Stay strong, and keep your head up!!

By: Amy - All about a Mummy

Amy - All about a Mummy — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:43:41 +0000

I completely get the being anxious about not being able to fall asleep keeping you awake. I went through this from the age of about 13 to when I was pregnant but weirdly I seem to have been cured. When I was breastfeeding I would drop off instantly when my head hit the pillow and even though it has eased off somewhat I am not half as bad as I used to be. Try the medication and see if you can get out of the cycle, you many only need a short course x

By: Starlight and Stories

Starlight and Stories — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:06:58 +0000

Sending so much love to you. You can do this lady. I hope things improve soon xx

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:04:40 +0000

Ah this is such a hard read. It sounds so horrible to have insomnia. I hope you get some sleep soon.