tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post113786282486047847..comments2024-03-28T21:22:17.322-04:00Comments on The AC is On: Dear DoctorAnvilcloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1138047881571213602006-01-23T15:24:00.000-05:002006-01-23T15:24:00.000-05:00I hope you get a good night of sleep--several--soo...I hope you get a good night of sleep--several--soon.Melodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705323208228362504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1138034298168007742006-01-23T11:38:00.000-05:002006-01-23T11:38:00.000-05:00I go through the same thing far too often, but I h...I go through the same thing far too often, but I haven't taken any meds to try to fall asleep or sleep steadily. True, it's often related to being too cold or too warm. But other times I think, for me, it's related to anxiety--when I should be sleeping, I find myself tossing and turning, going over the problems I've been facing and know I will face the next day.<BR/><BR/>My husband has trouble sleeping continuously too, but not due to the brain being overloaded. He's not sure what the cause is. Yet this isn't particularly related to age. A young neighbor across the street can't sleep many hours. Same with a young person where I work. The more people I talk with, the more cases I hear of this happening. Wonder if the same thing occurred back in history and we just don't know about it, or if it's something directly related to our times.<BR/><BR/>Try envisioning yourself on a boat, where you're trying to get a group to safety. Too much noise and the radar "out there" will capture the enemy's attention. You try to hush your passengers and assure them your ruse will work. Suddenly you'll fall asleep. Okay, overactive imagination, but it works for me. Honestly!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097905937552636768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1138006335879519892006-01-23T03:52:00.000-05:002006-01-23T03:52:00.000-05:00It's almost 1:00 a.m. PST and here I am awake and ...It's almost 1:00 a.m. PST and here I am awake and commiserating with you.<BR/><BR/>I have many nights like that which I usually attribute to being too tired to sleep. My body is ready for sleep but the wheels (which I call the committees) in my head won't stop turning. <BR/><BR/>I don't know how much of mine is due to age, how much to general stress, or what the answer is. Perhaps some of it is having a quiet house and enjoying it too much.<BR/><BR/>I'm with Tom though. Your body is trying to tell you something and perhaps it's time to listen.Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283823157675990935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137986167194250362006-01-22T22:16:00.000-05:002006-01-22T22:16:00.000-05:00with all due respect...sounds like you need some t...with all due respect...sounds like you need some testing...that shoulder could be a sign of something serious, heaven forbid...Hope things work out..Tom....https://www.blogger.com/profile/06250830760621620435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137970101011294072006-01-22T17:48:00.000-05:002006-01-22T17:48:00.000-05:00you've inspired me to post... i read some educatio...you've inspired me to post... i read some educational words today that i think will share...Turtle Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867461015503674899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137965749318187662006-01-22T16:35:00.000-05:002006-01-22T16:35:00.000-05:00Sorry, I don't have anything to help, I have alway...Sorry, I don't have anything to help, I have always been blessed - unless I'm in pain, I drop right off. ecmreddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866616193923580617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137951456445548502006-01-22T12:37:00.000-05:002006-01-22T12:37:00.000-05:00I've experenced sleep disturbances (before I retir...I've experenced sleep disturbances (before I retired), and it was due to working too hard, thinking too much...plowing through my day at 90 miles an hour. I have greatly simplified my life, and now get about 9 hours of good sleep a night. Everyone here has made good suggestions. I'll add that you might try reading a book beyond your capability - that always shuts down my brain. Keep it up until your eyes are rolling up into your head. Then, once in bed, count backwards without stopping, starting at 900. I have done this, and the effort causes me to 'pass out'... put a urinal by your bed, do not get out of bed as that will wake you up. Good luck.Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634611054014237422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137950885584956632006-01-22T12:28:00.000-05:002006-01-22T12:28:00.000-05:00It's more of a British expression. Something like ...It's more of a British expression. Something like a persistent whining is how I tend to think of it. Not much different than whining in my mind. But it's a much cooler word for my money. :)<BR/><BR/>ACAnvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137949004675883002006-01-22T11:56:00.000-05:002006-01-22T11:56:00.000-05:00What does whinging mean?What does whinging mean?Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369978641581682398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137928685265388862006-01-22T06:18:00.000-05:002006-01-22T06:18:00.000-05:00After reading this,... I'm not looking forward to ...After reading this,... I'm not looking forward to getting older! Can I stay 29 please?Ionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350563607117606726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137904076510944032006-01-21T23:27:00.000-05:002006-01-21T23:27:00.000-05:00Sounds crummy. Wish I had some advice, but perhap...Sounds crummy. Wish I had some advice, but perhaps the key is hiding in the responses above. Wishing you a cure.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826899900356202742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137900425322523052006-01-21T22:27:00.000-05:002006-01-21T22:27:00.000-05:00Chive takes a combination of Valerian and Melatoni...Chive takes a combination of Valerian and Melatonin at night in order to get to sleep and stay asleep. It doesn't have any side effects for him, is herbal rather than pharmaceutical, and doesn't leave him feeling drowsy or hormonal, either. Good luck! Insomnia is horrible.Madcaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966173518099250557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137899476512853802006-01-21T22:11:00.000-05:002006-01-21T22:11:00.000-05:00Sometimes I too will get up 3-4 times a night and ...Sometimes I too will get up 3-4 times a night and have to visit the little girl's room. My doctor said I didn't have a bladder infection but drinking caffeine, no matter what time of day, can irritate your bladder. I noticed on the days I don't have caffeine the "call of nature" doesn't come nearly as often. <BR/>Just a thought. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137886019490855852006-01-21T18:26:00.000-05:002006-01-21T18:26:00.000-05:00I've heard of this. I can't remember exactly, but ...I've heard of this. I can't remember exactly, but I believe the the root cause was alien posession... No wait... that was a movie. I've got nothin'<BR/><BR/>While I don't have the panoply of symptoms you describe, I too suffer from unsettled sleep patterns. I'd say that 6 nights out of seven I only get five hours actual sleep. In my case -- all kidding aside -- I'd say it's due to stress.-epmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290108507107672811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137878777357645482006-01-21T16:26:00.000-05:002006-01-21T16:26:00.000-05:00That totally sucks. Getting enough sleep is necess...That totally sucks. Getting enough sleep is necessary to feel human and be able to think clearly. I had something like that going on with me for awhile, but cutting back on coffee comsumption (I was drinking way too much of it during the day) meditation and yoga helped. Have you tried the last two? Of course, getting checked out completely by a doctor would be the best idea!PBShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01672893473413051922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137875877878738882006-01-21T15:37:00.000-05:002006-01-21T15:37:00.000-05:00I've heard Lunesta and Ambien work well.And see, c...I've heard Lunesta and Ambien work well.<BR/><BR/>And see, creativity flows everywhere! ;)Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137873927477368382006-01-21T15:05:00.000-05:002006-01-21T15:05:00.000-05:00Do you want me to send you some Ambien? You could...Do you want me to send you some Ambien? You could probably get it cheaper, though, being from Canada and all. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1137863876389279172006-01-21T12:17:00.000-05:002006-01-21T12:17:00.000-05:00When I first started going through menopause ( my ...When I first started going through menopause ( my we are getting personal here :-)) I thought I had lost the ability to sleep. I understand completely how you feel. My suggestion is to talk to your Doctor. There are many sleeping aids out there as well as many types of sleeping pills. Everyone needs their sleep. Personally, I often use Zopiclone. It works for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com