tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post323337417810701700..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Sleep problems?Deborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-34290893578888036382016-05-23T16:54:44.406-04:002016-05-23T16:54:44.406-04:00Another thing you and I seem to have in common, De...Another thing you and I seem to have in common, Deborah! I know what my problem is and one of them has been solved {night sweats} but I still have an overactive mind. My problem is I have music going through my head. Music has always been a very big part of my life and it may only be a stupid jingle off the TV but if it is catchy, there goes my brain for the rest of the night. Singing hymns and praying sometimes helps but my BIGGEST problem is my bladder. I drink a lot of water and I try to cut back in the evening but I still have to drink some with my meds late at night. I take my last dose at 10:00 PM. I am up three and four times a night every night. Since I cannot use sleep meds for my problem I have resorted to using Gravol which is what they give the older folks in the nursing homes many times. My neurologist told me it was safe so...I hope you find a solution soon. God bless you, my friend!Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-27708239853524202352016-05-23T15:02:50.310-04:002016-05-23T15:02:50.310-04:00I hope and pray that the changes you are making wi...I hope and pray that the changes you are making will make a great difference. So sorry you are struggling.<br />John has two different sleep disorders: narcolepy and idiopathic hypersomnolence. Without meds, he would sleep no more than 2 hours per night - it greatly affected his health: diabetes, high blood pressure and forgetfulness. Of course, during the day, the narcolepsy makes him fall asleep - that is why he was made to stop driving. In fact, he cannot even cook on a stovetop because he falls asleep so fast. He was studied for 2 years by Georgia's best - Emory Univ. Hospital. No real answers other than he takes Xanax each night to help him sleep. He has had all the brain studies, sleep apnea tests etc. He stops breathing 55 times per hour, which is almost every minute and it has taken a toll on his organs. He also has periodic limb movement disorder.<br />John was diagnosed about 12 years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-62304936521172795652016-05-19T11:59:11.697-04:002016-05-19T11:59:11.697-04:00I haven't written about insomnia in a long tim...I haven't written about insomnia in a long time but whenever I did it seemed like about 75% of readers suffered from it too. And yes, that overactive mind is most often a culprit. The hysterectomy at 50 for me was the start of it and I began on a Rx sleep aid. Two years ago I cut that down to 1/2 tablet at night but anytime I try doing without it, say on a very sleepy night, I sleep but wake in middle of night with heart pounding. I do know that the nights I don't open my computer or phone that I sleep better, but as you wrote, when is there ever time in a busy woman's life to blog except at night? <br /><br />I have slept better since we moved, with only one night awake until dawn and that was when I was too exhausted to sleep. I've made it a practice since the move to get outside early after I feed my dogs. I sweep the terrace in the early morning sunlight because I read that it helps reset your natural melatonin to do this. Just 20 minutes before the brighter midday sun. Maybe this is helping?<br /><br />Please let us know what the other steps you're exploring result in. I've been tempted to try those but hated to take the time for it. <br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-40614826718483997682016-05-17T23:41:19.128-04:002016-05-17T23:41:19.128-04:00Shall we form an insomnia sorority and meet up aro...Shall we form an insomnia sorority and meet up around 1 AM? We can have sleepy time tea followed by a spoonful of peanut butter which is suggested online. I am kidding but Deborah I sure can relate to what you have written. I gave in to taking meds but last week decided the possibility of side affects was concerning me and I stopped the meds. So hard to have a racing mind, a tired body and find sleep totally elusive. Precious Husband is no help at all, he wants me to stop worrying and just take the pill! Will be interested to read what you discover as you seek answers for this terrible dilemma. Off to drink my tea and have some peanut butter :-) By the way I tried the banana thingy and zip - nada. The banana was tasty in my morning smoothy though.Mrs. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823593553517776209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-50824884870567187722016-05-17T08:17:11.248-04:002016-05-17T08:17:11.248-04:00Oh, God bless you, Deborah! Several of my family ...Oh, God bless you, Deborah! Several of my family members have to take sleep meds. I drink some Sleepytime tea every evening, while taking a bath. I seem to fall asleep easily these days, but if something is on my mind, I have a restless night. I hope you find something that will work for you. Love and hugs are sent to you!kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-54129291228408401842016-05-17T03:27:11.985-04:002016-05-17T03:27:11.985-04:00Following my hysterectomy, at the age of 30, my do...Following my hysterectomy, at the age of 30, my doctor told me to expect a certain amount of insomnia, that it is hormone related and having a hysterectomy is like throwing your hormones into a hurricane. He prescribed me Halcion, which I took for many years, as the insomnia was debilitating. After about 10 years, I weaned myself off and have managed to do OK most of the time since then. Now, whenever I have problems, I can usually take one dose of Nyquil, or an allergy tablet and am able to rest.<br /><br />I hope you find a lasting solution. Insomnia is a terrible thing.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-41778379171736617292016-05-16T18:58:24.625-04:002016-05-16T18:58:24.625-04:00Sleep is such a gift - one that I didn't appre...Sleep is such a gift - one that I didn't appreciate until I experienced insomnia. I'm thankful that mine is not nearly as severe as yours is. I do hope you can find some relief. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52742360023986978392016-05-16T18:50:09.432-04:002016-05-16T18:50:09.432-04:00Hi Deborah, Oh I know there is nothing worse then ...Hi Deborah, Oh I know there is nothing worse then watching the clock and tossing back and forth all night. I am so sorry!! This happens to me on occasion when my mind is in overload. I usually turn on the TV to divert my thoughts to something else and I fall right to sleep. I know they say not to do that, but it works for me. I sure hope you can find a remedy without drugs, but overall, you have done so well getting healthy!! Congrats on all you have accomplished. Blessings. xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-25872792382840112092016-05-16T18:42:12.930-04:002016-05-16T18:42:12.930-04:00May you receive just the help you need. I have had...May you receive just the help you need. I have had insomnia from time to time...just as you say, absolutely miserable. I can usually fall asleep easily enough; it's the waking in the wee hours and not being able to get back to sleep. I have used Melatonin, blinking my eyes very slowly ten times. About the sixth time, I just want to keep them closed...that's the trick I guess. I have heard the no screen thing before bedtime and that would be tough. I also find chamomile tea to be wonderfully relaxing. Keep us informed! So many sufferers of insomnia. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-81786913260731949942016-05-16T12:38:55.946-04:002016-05-16T12:38:55.946-04:00Hope the study you mentioned will help and a solut...Hope the study you mentioned will help and a solution can be found. You have done so well with getting yourself healthy, keep up the good work.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-32730320248006584232016-05-16T12:15:35.126-04:002016-05-16T12:15:35.126-04:00This may not be an option but when I was in the ch...This may not be an option but when I was in the chronic painful stage of my frozen shoulder and was not able to sleep more than a couple of hours at night the specialist told me that sleep deprivation was a deterrent to my healing and she prescribed a muscle relaxant. I was to take 1/4 of a tablet at bedtime....my goodness I had the best sleeps I have had in over 20 years! Now I don't take them anymore as the pain has almost gone away but it might be something to ask your doctor about. <br />I need lots of sleep and think that my daily walks really help too. <br />Good luck I know how wearing lack of sleep can be on your system. hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-40319751244885192262016-05-16T11:54:58.326-04:002016-05-16T11:54:58.326-04:00I am so sorry that your nights are such a challeng...I am so sorry that your nights are such a challenge. I have suffered with insomnia off and on for years, but have found that my "wave machine" (it's a Sony sound machine that replicates soft sounds like gentle rain, the ocean, etc.) has been a life saver. I just turn it on, visualize the waves and sights of a day on the shore and drift off to sleep. This machine comes everywhere with me when we travel. I would recommend it highly. Best of luck with your new testing. Let's hope a solution is found. We're all pulling for you. Rosie @ The Magic HutchRosie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12830009889096032701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-83878968486260041542016-05-16T11:07:37.581-04:002016-05-16T11:07:37.581-04:00I'm so very,vety sorry. Exhaustion makes life ...I'm so very,vety sorry. Exhaustion makes life harder than it should be. Hope help is around the corner for you. Insomnia I understand. melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239376501783744106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-82597120886581376662016-05-16T10:41:24.589-04:002016-05-16T10:41:24.589-04:00I totally can relate to you. I stopped computer a...I totally can relate to you. I stopped computer after dinner, no sugar at night, and I light a candle, diffuse essential oils and play really soft music on my cd player and set it for one hour. Usually that works for me. I do however, sometimes wake up after only four hours sleep, but most of the time I can fall back asleep. One of my friends had this problem, and sometimes never fell asleep till morning and then she slept most of the day. That isn't good either.<br />Hopefully, you can find a solution soon. Lack of sleep is the worst. God bless you.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576022783071536981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-56955278309533122552016-05-16T09:15:24.380-04:002016-05-16T09:15:24.380-04:00You are so not alone in this. I tried all the sugg...You are so not alone in this. I tried all the suggestions you list but my body seemed to have its own ideas! I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 12 years ago along with menopause. Either can drive us nuts. Insomnia was one of my problems but it amplifies many others. Two years ago I noticed my head was beginning to shake slightly when I was resting and my family commented on it. I also began to stumble along with other symptoms so my rheumatologist sent me to a neurologist for further tests. After months of testing I know I have a tremor and some neurological tics that will probably worsen but I'm writing this to say I was put on an anticonvulsant med that was originally perscribed for controlling epilepsy but has proved to be effective for pain, depression, and fibromyalgia and other things. It's called gabapentin(neurontin) and it has made such a diff in my life. I started sleeping. I'm suffering less from pain and the depression of fibromyalgia and I'm more in control of my movements. This medication is not an opioid and isn't habit forming. It has been a blessing for me and my family and I'm thankful that I have a good doctor that was willing to spend the time and effort to truly help me. I'm hoping this info might be of some use to you. Hoping we hear some good news from you soon.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612935931627314524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-72676044559146506502016-05-16T07:13:48.468-04:002016-05-16T07:13:48.468-04:00Deb, I can only imagine what you have lived with ...Deb, I can only imagine what you have lived with all these years, just with a smidget of nights where I cannot get to sleep and am awake for as much as 3 hrs. But those nights are rare for me. I do have an overactive brain that sometimes gets in the way of getting to sleep also but, again, rare compared to what you are describing. I really hope this clinical observation will be the beginning of help for you. Keep us posted.Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-62592267391573420372016-05-16T00:52:12.746-04:002016-05-16T00:52:12.746-04:00PS -
I fall asleep immediately when I DO go to be...PS -<br /><br />I fall asleep immediately when I DO go to bed - it's staying awake after sleeping about an hour that does it on nights when I am tired and actually hit the hay.<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-87470215779195021072016-05-16T00:51:32.191-04:002016-05-16T00:51:32.191-04:00Ah- Deb - I have been an insomniac my entire life....Ah- Deb - I have been an insomniac my entire life. The only times I have EVER slept 8 hours is after a surgery on pain meds.<br /><br />Now days I am lucky to get 3 or 4 hours. You mentioned staying awake till 5am - happened to me 3 times this past week. I never EVER nap and I never sleep. I have been to 3 sleep studies. Oh my word I just don't want to take drugs. And I have apnea so when I DO sleep I don't sleep well. It's awful.<br /><br />I feel your pain but love you are just getting so much healthier - lifestyle, diet, the works. Keep it up, sweet friend. I wish you peace and rest for SURE!<br /><br />Hugs. ♥<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-45804140024128009592016-05-15T23:41:44.085-04:002016-05-15T23:41:44.085-04:00You really have my sympathy. I suffered from inso...You really have my sympathy. I suffered from insomnia for some time, and still struggle with 'monkey brain' at bedtime for no logical reason. I have found that herbal tea, no computer and no heavy dinner all help. I have given up caffeine completely - that was hard. I buy the best decaf I can find. This has made a difference too. I hope you find something that helps soon.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-20538576871526639622016-05-15T23:30:53.901-04:002016-05-15T23:30:53.901-04:00Dearest Deborah,
Sorry for your consistent problem...Dearest Deborah,<br />Sorry for your consistent problem with this.<br />Well, I'm half like you as I'm a very hyper and over active person. I want to finish too many things in too little time so I'm very restless at night.<br />Alcohol is no option for me either as that would bring back my high blood sugar levels and I don't want to go there again.<br />But I did have another major problem, due to my advancing kidney problems. It seems to be that in the morning at wake up time, the blood pressure ought to be higher than in the evening at bed time... Not mine! I had my kidney ultrasound done and turned in my 3 weeks of measuring my blood pressure morning and evening and it didn't look good. I got kind of scolded over it... I did explain that I'd lived through a very emotional 3 weeks. True! With all the scanning of those 36 photo albums and on top of it my baby sister constantly video calling me for help in explaining who's in the photos she was scanning from Dad's collection. Sure, there were great childhood memories to be shared and she did send them all via WeTransfer.com but it also did rake up the old hurt since Mom's death and around the 3 toxic siblings. On top of that, on Pieter's 87th birthday, he did not hear a word, no sign at all, from his adopted daughter. So me going to lay my head on the pillow, that did not work out too well. Needless to say that if your night sleep is not good, your blood pressure is off too.<br />I've made up the balance of my life and am more than ever determined to cut out all the negative impacts on my life. Just focussing on positive things, on real friends and every day we bike together and doing more things together.<br />Trying to eat even more healthy and out of concern for a good night's rest too.<br />With my kidney disease I often have morning sickness, so I cannot have breakfast early as I feel nauseating... Not the best start either!<br />I cannot have more than one coffee a day, at breakfast and in a demitasse size as you call it. Otherwise I'm way too hyper and over active. That has helped a lot so far and I really stick to it!<br />Unwinding for me is really hard... wish we had a build in switch for doing that. My nephrologist told me that at night the metabolism is lower, unless you're African American he said and you don't particularly look like that... <br />I felt kind of guilty but how can I help it? <br />Just like you did, I also love to read blogs after supper time, it is a relaxing way as I also vigorously did sort those blogs that I absolutely love to read. For the very same reason, for not having to feel stressed or whatever.<br />Hope you will find out how to search for that balance. I too have to try harder as I don't want my kidneys to go down to the point that I need dialysis.<br />Sending you a big hug and also telling you that you are very brave for publishing this!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-368709688242210212016-05-15T21:13:59.866-04:002016-05-15T21:13:59.866-04:00Hi Deborah,
I don't have that problem now but...Hi Deborah, <br />I don't have that problem now but have had it in the past. Watching the clock always made it worse for me. The other day I read an article on Facebook about making a tea from an organic banana with the skin on it. Ends cut off...boiled for 10 minutes. Supposedly it helps people sleep due to magnesium and potassium levels being very high in the skins of bananas...couldn't hurt to try. The article said that it was more effective than sleeping pills.You could Google it. I do have trouble quieting my mind at times and those nights it does take some time to fall asleep but generally the next night I fall asleep before my head hits the pillow. Hoping you find some relief!<br />Xo<br />LindaLinda Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812556446959019991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-35513031639680172392016-05-15T20:33:36.780-04:002016-05-15T20:33:36.780-04:00Hi dear deboraht ,, que terrible sufrir de insomni...Hi dear deboraht ,, que terrible sufrir de insomnio ,, yo no me lo puedo imaginar ,,esoero que tengas un bendecido fin de semana <br />Cariños decorayadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950746987314424362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19891603192112391152016-05-15T19:57:39.916-04:002016-05-15T19:57:39.916-04:00I also suffer with insomnia. It started around the...I also suffer with insomnia. It started around the time that I was having symptoms of Grave's Disease. The overactive thyroid was treated and now my thyroid is under active, and requires daily medication. It seems to me that my insomnia is tied in with either the thyroid disease or the medication I take for it. It always seems that my body and mind always rev up just when it is time to get to sleep. Very annoying. <br /><br />I hope you will find a way to get the rest you need very soon.susie @ persimmon moon cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653330247272673990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-79497931010196921822016-05-15T19:51:59.242-04:002016-05-15T19:51:59.242-04:00Wine is not an option unfortunately. I have had al...Wine is not an option unfortunately. I have had alcohol abuse problems in the past, so I won't touch the stuff.<br />And no, I cannot go on four hours of sleep!Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-51676494518152838952016-05-15T19:24:04.165-04:002016-05-15T19:24:04.165-04:00I am so sorry that you have insomnia. It sounds ho...I am so sorry that you have insomnia. It sounds horrible. I pray that you'll find some kind of natural relief. There are different herbs that are great for sleep.<br /><br />Love, hugs & prayers ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com