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Comment on Be Kind by Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:39:11 +0000

Believe me when I say I tried EVERYTHING!! Melatonin did nothing for me, unfortunately.
Luckily, it looks like I may be back on track. Thanks for the well-wishes. :)

Comment on Be Kind by Kelli @ Momma Needs a Beer

Kelli @ Momma Needs a Beer — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:42:52 +0000

Really hope you feel back to yourself soon. Have you tried melatonin? It’s natural and you don’t wake up all groggy in the morning. Good luck…

Comment on Be Kind by Vanessa

Vanessa — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:54:00 +0000

Of course, make it your own too!

Comment on Be Kind by Vanessa

Vanessa — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:53:30 +0000

Great link! Indeed, I hope it is full of many restful nights. :)

Comment on Be Kind by Jenn B

Jenn B — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:33:14 +0000

I love you and I think that’s a great resolution, one I could learn from as well, maybe it can be mine too?

Comment on Be Kind by Sam

Sam — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:49:58 +0000

If Michelle Obama can do it, you an forgive yourself some’me’ time:
http://parentables.howstuffworks.com/self/mrs-obama-put-herself-first-and-you-should-too.html

Best wishes for 2012, may it be full of many restful nights.

Comment on Suddenly Insomnia by Sam

Sam — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:49:55 +0000

I used to get insomnia for three day stretches about once every two months (for some reason about when I turned 33 it stopped). The best I can say is don’t take any stimulants during the day because caffeine will prolong the insomnia. Caffeine to get through the day will stay in your system when you want to sleep and keep you awake. Thus making you take more caffeine the next day, ad nauseum.

Insomnia sometimes occurs when you feel like you need to get something done. Your body is keeping you awake so you can do it. So if you’re thinking about the things you have todo try to distract your self with counting or reading before bed.

I would avoid self medicating with Tylenol PM or drinking to go to sleep. As they are masking a true problem if it exists. That said a doctor might prescribe Tylenol PM.

Generally everyone goes through some periods of insomnia. If it lasts for more than a week you would see a doctor who may send you to a sleep clinic. Hormone changes throughout life can affect how we sleep.

Sorry to hear you’re not sleeping well. Lack of sleep ranks up there with cold showers and tight fitting shoes as things that make daily life grind.

Comment on Suddenly Insomnia by Jenn B

Jenn B — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:59:33 +0000

The more sleep deficient you get the harder it will be for your body to relax since it’s in overdrive. Take some Tylenol PM early enough that you can get a full night’s sleep (like 9 hours, and have Mike take care of Gabe for the night). Works for me, good luck!

Comment on Suddenly Insomnia by Vanessa

Vanessa — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:49:15 +0000

Thanks Brion! You’re sweet.
I’m hoping this little bout of sleeplessness comes to an end very soon!

Comment on Suddenly Insomnia by Brion

Brion — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:35:35 +0000

Unfortunately I don’t have any advice, but I just wanted to comment to make sure your story has not gone unread.

If Fight Club is to be believe, you could try chewing some Valerian root. :)