Insomniacs not so anonymous!

Me too anniebach but my reason was my father’s death as I felt too fragile to be of much use to anybody else and I also found my tolerance of the “time wasters/sexual fantasists” just went out of the window.
Hated the night shifts, being woken up suddenly and having to “click” into full Sam mode. I am sure I fell asleep on some (rambling) callers. But what wonderful people they are!

Morning all! No idea why I am wide awake at this time! New tablets perhaps? Hope you have all dropped off by now.

3.35 etc, hello Willow,

NotaGran, yes Sams do good work, I use to work for the charity, had to give up when I no longer had a car.

Just catching up in here as I've been so exhausted lately I've slept through till 5am and so has my cat. So much stuff going on in my head and out of it once I become vaguely conscious that's it. Annie I hope the things the OT ordered with you and the videos help with your physical problems. For all of you suffering loss and illness I hope you manage to get some rest during the day. I don't think it matters when you sleep just as long as you do at some point - would lying on the bed and using eye pads help during the day - and turning the phone off? There are also apps you can get with white noise or other sounds which might help. My house is like a tip today as I've been putting up the decorations so have to start tidying up and have 4 weeks work to complete in the next 10 days so head is full of that too. Hey ho better make a start - after a second cup of coffee

Just popped by, hope you have all dropped back off for a while at least ,I'm trying my best... but....

The Samaritans are there for you 24/7/365 and can be a huge comfort in the night to chat to as often as you like . It's totally confidential and free and the national number is 116 123 .

3.00am and all the rest

wishing you well annie, I hope the day improves. x

Struggling corngran, but this is how it is x

Yes, had a night in Cardiff and visited sister in law near Pontypridd. . Every time we cross one of the bridges I remember the very long round trip from Essex in a very dodgy car just before the first bridge was opened. That original bridge and the M4 were lifesavers. We use both bridges regularly, depends where we are going, in fact we joke we’ve bought them by now. Second crossing yesterday, will use the original next week. Really looking forward to not having to pay a toll in future. How are you today? Hope some food is staying down and your strength is increasing.

cornergran, you crossed the bridge? Then you saw there is only one footpath x

So sorry annie, I can’t imagine how tired you are. I think about you often, especially the last couple of days as I’ve been across the bridge. Hope you can rest today.

4.20am, same as every night , this is how it is now

Same thing last night awake from 1.45 to 4.30

3.40 etc,

Used to sleep like a log until I was past fifty when my hormones dropped. Since then haven’t had a full nights sleep ranging from no sleep, waking every hour and a half, going to sleep for a while and then waking up and staying awake until it is time to get up and feeling like a zombie. Lately waking up about1.30 and reading until four or later. One thing I have discovered is the iPad wakes me up and does not help insomnia. In fact I use it to wake myself up in the mornings. I am retired so could go back to sleep but never can.

I haven’t popped in for a while because 1, I’ve been sleeping better and 2, I’ve been looking after sick grandchildren. I’ve now caught their tummy bug. So have been up and down for the last two nights. I was hoping for some improvement but as yet there is none. I was looking forward to a day at Hampton Court Palace with my niece but it’s looking unlikely. I know that Anniebach and Maw are having a difficult time and I’m still keeping them in my thoughts.
Some good news to share my very sick DiL saw her cancer consultant yesterday and her liver is clear. So that’s good news. I hope the rest of my fellow insomniacs are getting some sleep.

Morning annieand teetime. Two good nights so fairly relaxed at being awake now. Will have another try in a few minutes, although it be fair I dont try that hard as worrying about being awake is bound to keep me awake. Hope you two and anyone else awake can get some rest.

Cant sleep again although very tired. Tried everything except pills.

3.50am etc, nothing else to say , same old

Morning Ann. G,ad you have had a spell of good nights, sorry problems are looming x

Am trying so hard with the food problem

I have them too, mawb, for desperation really. The last 28 ran out after two years, sometimes it’s necessary. I’m pleased you slept. It does help manage, well, everything really.

The OT visit sounds to have been very useful annie, pleased for you.

Oh ann, you don’t need more weight to carry.

Love to all.

Gave in and went to see my GP yesterday. I say “my” but actually one we had up to a couple of years ago when she left to have twins and she tells me she just does a few shifts when her husband can look after the babies (18months)
She listened for a long time and was totally reassuring but also gave me a very few Zopiclone just to get me past Paws funeral on Monday and despite Hattie agitating around three (not desperate to go out, possibly heard something in the garden though) I then slept soundly until the alarm at 7.45 and do not feel hung over now.
Don’t actually “do” pills so this is in no danger of becoming a habit.

Good morning Annie I haven't been on this thread for a couple of weeks as I have been sleeping better. However a family problem which has rumbled for years has, like a sleeping volcano, is threatening to erupt again and if it does my life will be a lot more problematic than it already is.
Troubles don't come singly do they?
Pleased the OT was helpful but you need more help with your nutrition, I hope you get it.