Insomnia

Insomnia!!!!! I don't think I need to add anything further to this post really. Insomnia = torture!!! I am going to work on this as I am sick of feeling tired. Any suggestions fellow insomniacs? The kids, the cats, the dogs, the other half are all sound asleep. I'm trying not to feel resentful.

I'm going to snuggle up with the cat and think happy thoughts! If I don't sleep at least I will rest. G'night all.

I'm struggling too because of new antidepressant. It's awful isn't it.

It's vile isn't it. Good luck jaffakiwi. I hope you get a decent sleep tonight.

oh its horrible isnt it?? i am having a b**** of a time sleeping. have stopped taking sleep meds because of a run in with with the drs, so im being stubborn and probably not doing myself any favours but im sick of their bs!!

i dont have any very helpful answers tobycat but i sure do sympathise with you and you too jk. everything is ten times harder with a lack of sleep!

((((hugs)))

nzmum, I can relate to having to deal with the bs from doctors and gave up the meds as well, why we have to deal with GPs I don't know.

Anyway, what kind of insomnia do you guys have? Is it just trouble getting to sleep at a normal time, or that restless sleep and waking up at random times during the night.

I seem to be the former. I can't go to sleep if I'm not tired, which usually means going to bed in the early hours of the morning, 1-4am. At the moment it's not so much of a problem as I wake fully rested and don't have a job to go to.

I feel for you all (although it's kinda nice to know I'm not alone). Doc - I'm both, unable to get to sleep and then constant waking through the night. Last night I was so tired and went to sleep straight away and then the blardy dog started barking and barking and barking! Some days (nights) ya just can't win lol.
Sweet dreams

Hi all

Insomnia is a b%$#^ I am of the variety that I cannot fall asleep, once I am asleep its nightmares and vivid dreams.

Other half sleeps 8 hours every night and yes I am jealous.

Tobycat try taking the "blardy dog" into bed with you its lovely to curl up

with a good mate.

Love Martinexx

I feel for you Martine. I am fortunate that I don't often have nightmares just a racing mind.

As for the 'blardy dog' he is usually a real sweetie. He is rather elderly and losing his eyesight and often barks until he works out what is around him. I washed his sleeping bag (he has a bed on the back porch) and checked his bedding was ok today - all good. I think it may be his last winter though And at 60kgs he's not hopping into bed with me lol. Besides the cat would have conniptions!

Hope you have a restful night Martine (and all other insomnia sufferers).

Good night.

I'm going to bed and will sleep well tonight - I'm determined. Lack of sleep is taking it's toll.

I hope everyone else is getting enough sleep.
G'night all.

nite toby, im gonna try too! let me know how you get on!

sweet dreams

How are you doing nzmum? I'm getting a little more sleep and each night I'm trying to go to bed a little earlier. I must be exhausted as I slept through the thunder last night which is unusual for me.

Sleep well

How is everyone doing? I'm having a mix of good and not so good nights.