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Posted 10/8/2014 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
I see that a lot of us are having sleep issues again! I do not like this. I take meds to sleep and still it eludes me, why? It is like my body is playing games. First the ***** thing says " time for ni night, then I get in bed meds taken turn the light off and BAM! It says, Naw, just kidding! Why what did I ever do to sleep aside from enjoy it? Nothing no a darn thing that is what! I want 8 blissful hours of non interrupted sleep and a full day without a nap! I go to bed at 10 pm and I am up at 12, then 3, then 4 then at 6:15 and back in bed for a nap before 9am! Well I call BULL I want sleep 8 hours not 2 or 3 here and 2 or 3 there, 8! Ugh! Okay no more ranting. Just wanted that off my brain.
Posted 10/8/2014 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
Stop taking naps. Set a sleep schedule, and stick with it. The first few days are very hard, but then your body adjusts.

Naps may feel good, but they can really hurt not only your body clock, but also impact your emotions (IMO).

When you start to feel tired, do something. Some housework, mending, go for a walk, gardening, drink a glass of water.

Optimum sleeping hours vary largely per person. Anywhere from 6-9 can be normal. I log in at between 7-8, recently, on my current meds. If I nap, I realize that I am stealing from my nighttime log.
Posted 10/8/2014 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
Indeed! naps are our enemy to a good nights sleep.

Sleep hygene is very important. Look it up on the net and follow the steps that work for you.

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 10/8/2014 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
Very true indeed but sometimes naps are much needed .IF they are longer than 30 min they mess up nighttime schedule.Naps are good for mind and body .😚
Posted 10/8/2014 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm. I love naps as much as the next person, but really feel that they should only happen in extreme circumstances, such as catching a cold/flu, extra exertion, etc.

This is just my opinion, of course. I will lay down during the day, infrequently, not to nap but to read. Actually sleeping isn't useful, at least for me, since it encourages me to be sedentary and therefore more emotionally dampened. I have fibro as well, over ten years diagnosed, and really notice a difference between napping days and non-napping days. To keep my energy and reduce pain, I avoid sleep during the day.
Posted 10/8/2014 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
My therapist says if you nap, make it no longer than 45 minutes. Otherwise it messes you up.

I hate naps, was taking them for awhile. I always feel like crap when I wake up. Even if it is 45 or less.

Oh well...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/9/2014 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
i love naps and cant do with out them . for me my sleep is the gauge by which i judge how my mental health is. when i am sleeping well -everything is fine . when i start having trouble asleeping-i know i am heading downhill and better start on meds again. i do have a very phyisical job and am very tired every nite so sleep usually comes easy
Posted 10/9/2014 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
That is a good thing Dan. I find when I do physical things during the day, I sleep better at night. Especially if I do something outside in the fresh air.

I hope everybody has a good night sleep tonight. We do have a full moon which can effect sleep.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/9/2014 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
I am a strange one then because when I get up at 6:15 and stay up all day, doing things and such I have a harder time falling asleep at night. Hmmmmmm my body has always done it's own thing and never is "normal" I just noticed that sleep has been a poop for a lot of us. Tired tonight, so much stress today.
Posted 10/9/2014 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
I'm new to the forum. I to have the same problem. Sleep feels like my enemy. Wake up about 4-5 times too. I suffer from anxiety as well. I am taking 50mgs of zoloft for almost 4 wks now. Thought I was finally feeling better into the 3rd wk after horrible start up but then had some low days & bad nights. Dr says to up dose or add a new med but I'm terrified to do either. I just want the normal better days to be consistent. I'm so discouraged.
Posted 10/9/2014 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
welcome to the forum Rhoping.

Try hard not to be discouraged, this is a war, not a battle.

Living with depression and anxiety is a rollercoaster ride and increasing/decreasing;changing medications is part of the strategy.l

Most of use are on 2-3 medications at least.

Another very helpful point is coping skills and therapy. If you do not go to a therapist you can still learn coping skills. They help you balance your emotions.

review out depression resource thread at the top of the forum.
there are about 4 pages, some have links to site and books highly recommended. Anxiety Forum has a resource link also.

I would recommend you move around the HW site also. Read some blogs, they are very informative and inspiring!.

Keep posting we are here to listen and support
Peace
Trina
Posted 10/9/2014 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Trina, I feel so alone so I'm glad I'm not. I will try the tips you mentioned.
Posted 10/9/2014 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
No you certainly are not a lone, we are all here for you. You have landed in a safe soft spot.

Peace
Trina
Posted 10/9/2014 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum Rhoping!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/10/2014 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
Thnk u Karen.
Posted 10/10/2014 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
we do not judge here-just support!
Posted 10/10/2014 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
welcome from me. alike everyone, with the pain and anxiety, tossing and turning i can't sleep. i do my bit during the day and all, and chill a bit at night. that's when i start waking up, then i am up till four before i go o sleep. like last night. got to keep fighting it like trina has rightly said. info is power. be good my sleepless friends. see ya in the land of the nod real soon.
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