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Old Sep 15, 2004, 08:48 AM
ivan777 ivan777 is offline
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I hear you, man! I have had this "terminal insomnia" for quite a while and it used to really distress me. Then I decided that if I'm awake and can't sleep then I might as well be up and about, instead of laying in bed cursing the darkness! Now when it happens, I take it as an opportunity for some "me time". I mean, no one else is up and I can get so much done, I can chat online with other night owls or read a book, watch a movie, etc. My depression is such that I feel better in the AM anyway. You can be tired the next day but I would caution against taking a nap--this can only make you less sleepy at night and make the problem worse! I don't want to paint an overly rosy picture-when I'm really depressed those morning hours can pass agonizingly slow! Trying to look at those hours as an opportunity rather than a curse seems to have made all the difference with me and may be of some benefit for you. Also work with your doctor--sometimes it is related to a medication--too much, not enough, etc....hope you feel better