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(JD) · Feb 19, 2011, 12:14 PM

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post meltdown that won't calm down.

OH! I hear you on this one! What IS it about our bodies (your's, mine and others with this response) that causes the body to dump SO much adrenalin that it does this for days??? As if the mind chatter isn't enough, our bodies keep going as well and doggone it, we're TIRED!

Things that have helped me

working harder on prevention
"allowing" it (me) to be okay with not sleeping (increased anxiety about it makes it worse
realizing that I can generally sleep 3 hours and be ok, and catch another few later
using a delta brain wave CD at bedtime
having a good sleep routine that I stick to ...unless
using distractions to help push the mind chatter out
making a list before bedtime of all the things left unsolved (so the mind doesn't have to keep working on them "in case" I were to forget
taking valerian, passion flower, skullcap to help relax
limiting caffeine several hours before sleep time
eating a high protein supper

Hope you find all the things that help you. I can't work because of my pain and fatigue...and that also relates to insomia issues, as I know you fully understand.

You must attend to this hon, you know this. Lack of restorative sleep begins to ruin the rest of your thinking and life in general, and physical health. Don't feel selfish about it: do what YOU need. (I can't imagine having to have to go to work with this issue.

) God bless you!