I am in the midst of a terrible bout of insomnia! I can't get to sleep at night. I'm tired and even, sleepy, but I lay there until 2 or 3 o'clock! I take Ambien every night because of chronic sleep problems, but here lately, I've been adding Tylenol PM. Fortunantely, I can sleep late everyday. But my body's time clock is all screwed up!
Please pray for me, that I'll go to sleep on time and wake up refreshed. And not just for one night! I need to change this pattern!
Thanks, guys!
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Grace is the acceptance of that which is rejected. ~Paul Tillich
Yeah, Nathan. You are right. But when I get up at 6:15 to get Amy & Teddy up (both sleep like rocks and have to be encouraged to get up!) I feel so bad. At that point, I've only had about 3 or 4 hours of sleep. And even after going back to bed, I still don't feel rested because my sleep is so disjointed! I'm a mess.
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Grace is the acceptance of that which is rejected. ~Paul Tillich
My mom sometimes has the same problems. She, too, sometimes takes sleep medication for it.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Bless MamaLisa with the gift of a good night's sleep. Heal her of her bouts of insomnia. Take from her mind any fears and worries that might be distressing her sub-consciously. Give her peace and love and grace as she tries to do Your will. Help her with whatever problems that she is facing now, and will face in the future. Thank You, Lord, for giving her to us. She is a true blessing to all who meet her...and especially to her friends. For in Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
prayer coming your way. and i know youve prob got all the tricks down as this has been a chronic problem. how about professional help? there are doctors that specialize in sleep problems...
I have prayed for you on this matter. Also, I wanted to give you this so that you may pray and meditate:
A Prayer to Sleep
Dear God, As I lie here seeking another good night of restful sleep, give me the peace of mind and the ability to relax. Fulfill my needs for mental and physical restoration so I may wake up ready for another beautiful day which I hope You will allow me to live to enjoy with praise and thanks to You and our Lord Jesus. Amen.
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for thou alone, O Lord, dost make me to dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
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Lisa, I definately feel for you. I suffered from insomnia in the past - and I do mean suffered. It's hell. I couldn't have caffeine even first thing in the morning because it would keep me up and give me nightmares. Among other things. Unfortunately, you may have to force yourself to get up early for a while and you'll probably feel worse because you'll be going on only a few hours sleep but eventually your body will readjust. I switched to a job that forces me to get up early every morning and I hardly ever have insomnia any more.
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Going cold turkey isn't nearly as delicious as it sounds - Homer Simpson.
I'm praying for you, Lisa. :) I hope everything works out for the best. I'm on the same path as you are. I'm starting Lunesta, soon. I'll tell you how that works for me. I'm averaging 3-4 hrs of sleep a night, too....even on my days off. It's not fun. I'm quite sick, and not even eating. My body doesn't know what's going on....
Anyway, you're in my prayers. *big hugs to you*
Love, Darrel
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You are definitely in my prayers. I pray that you can get a good nights sleep, and not just one, but many successive nights of sleep.
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Be yourself!!! Don't try to fit into someone else's mold, you won't fit!!! And that just leads to utter misery!!! Live life to it's fullest in Christ's love every day!!!
Well, I'd love to report that I slept like a baby, but I'd be lying. I tried to get off the sleeping meds, but I went to bed at 10, read until about 10:30. About 11:30, with no luck getting to sleep, I took 1 Tylenol PM. I think about 1:00 I gave in and took Ambien. But it was about 4:00 before I finally fell asleep. I woke up about 2 hours later. I was able to sleep some, off and on, until about 10:00, but I feel like doo doo! I've called the doctor & they have samples of Lunesta ready for me. Maybe that will help.
I'm so tired of being tired!!
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Grace is the acceptance of that which is rejected. ~Paul Tillich
