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The eye-opening topic of sleeplessness
When I was young my mom joked that I could sleep anywhere, anytime. And it was true, at least until about 15 years ago when I entered the strange world of insomnia. It became a part of me. I learned to lie still and rest the best I could at night, sometimes sleeping, sometimes staring at the ceiling. I took naps on Sunday afternoons (strange, but I could always fall asleep almost instantly). I tried every remedy, except for the prescription pills that had addictive side effects. In time, I learned to cope with insomnia.And then about a year ago, something happened. I started sleeping again. Not always, but more than not and the difference was remarkable.
Momlogic is discussing this topic today with Jill Spivak, author and co-founder of Sleepy Planet, Inc.
How am I moving past insomnia? It had become chronic and was affecting me during the day. So I started fighting back every way I knew how:
I eliminated caffeine from my diet. I transitioned from work (computer) to non-work as much as I could earlier in the evening or day. I started taking Melatonin, which shut down the racing thoughts and allowed me to feel sleepy, even when I woke in the night. I didn't eat late; in fact, the earlier I ate the better I rested.
For some, sleep comes naturally. For me, I have to work a little harder at it. Just admitting that was hard at first. What was wrong with me? Why was it such a struggle? I may never have all the answers. I have a clue to some of them. But what I do know is that a good night's rest is critical and it's worth fighting for.
What about you? How do you rest easy at night? What are your tips? What is your sleep story? Comment here or check out the Momlogic article.
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Comment by Melony Hopfer on November 17, 2008 at 2:04pm - I pray so I can clear my head then ask God to give me rest under his wing. That's what works for me :)
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Comment by MissionChik on November 14, 2008 at 10:19pm - Wow! That blog inspires me to try and get 8 hours of sleep regularly just because I can! I never thought about it, really. I am usually up pretty late reading or searching for something online and don't actually go to bed until my eyes are too heavy. Like now....LoL
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Comment by Shawna on November 14, 2008 at 7:10am - Very cute pic!!!!! Is that you Suzanne when you were little??? Too funny!! You defiantly could sleep anywheres, in any position huh??!!!
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Comment by Shawna on November 14, 2008 at 7:08am
- What I do when I go to bed is read! ( can't live without a book) All I have to do is read a few pages and "boom" I'm ready to go to sleep!! I have no problems in that area what so ever!! lol!!!
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