Yeah, I know. 14 Hrs was a bit much, but it was the first night sleep I've had in a few weeks. My doc encourages me to play around with my meds as I see fit. The reason being, she knows I don't like meds in the first place, so the fact I'm taking any makes her feel better. If anything I undermedicate so as to minimize side effects. The drug I rec'd for sleep was pretty potent, but it really had come to that. As you might know, sleep deprivation worsens the bp cycles and the intensity and duration of them. Sleep is just about the most important ingredient in maintaining whatever control we may have over our bp illness.

I'm sorry you've been struggling in that dept. I know how frusterating it is. And doesn't it just drive ya nuts when you do finally get to sleep and something like the phone rings. That makes me crazy, so I'm always careful to turn it off if I feel I'm finally going to be able to sleep.

I know you were planning to do your taxes today. That in itself can cause a certain amount of stress. Get to it as soon as you can so as to get it out of the way. I know you feel physically pretty ******, but try tomorrow, or perhaps have someone help you.

Hope tonight is better.
TgrsPurr. xo