Life, we need to have a talk...

[myster_web]

Ok, here's the deal: I've been wandering around all day in a state of mental fog, due to the fact that I couldn't get to sleep till two in the morning*, and then kept waking up. That was not a fun experience, and I've been hoping to slide back between the sheets with my affectionate cat and the window letting in a cooling breeze ALL DAY.

Well, I

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[maypanic]

I sympathize, since Me/Sleep is the most complicated relationship I've ever been involved in.

Sometimes melatonin can help you get back to a regular schedule. For me, I had to resort to ambien. Lovely stuff, that. But definitely not for everyone.

[myster_web]

*hugs* Thanks; I wrote this entry when I decided if I was going to be awake all night, I might as well be productive ;)

I sometimes use melatonin, but the sad part is that one single dose puts me to sleep for over ten hours; after a few days, I gain some resistance, but the first few mornings are hilarious for whomever gets me up. *observers see me wallsurf downstairs, looking for tea*

I think I might be a wee bit too sensitive to stimuli for my own good *wibble-wobbles*

[maypanic]

In that case, I imagine you should probably stay well away from scrips like ambien. Might sleep for a week.

Another trick you might want to try, that my Neurologist believes strongly in- Pick some task that you really hate to do. Laundry, dishes, dusting, scrub the shower- whatever. Inform yourself that if you aren't asleep within 30 minutes, you must get up and perform that task in detail.

You may have to get up and do it a few nights (to prove you're serious) but after that it should work! You fall asleep in self defense to avoid the chore.
Sounds silly, I know, but he swears by it for most people. :P

[myster_web]

Hmm...cleaning my desk off should be a good enough mind-threat...*winces at just the thought of the mountain of papers*. I'll give that a try tonight, thanks! :)