Cool Insomnia Club #3

downandlonely · May 08, 2022 at 11:22 AM

Cat woke me up from a deep sleep wanting breakfast.

Nammu · May 08, 2022 at 11:25 AM

I’m very, very lucky that way. My cat waits until he knows I’m not sleeping anymore to jump on me and let me know his dish is empty. I’m not sure how he knows but he does.

*Beth* · May 08, 2022 at 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

I’m very, very lucky that way. My cat waits until he knows I’m not sleeping anymore to jump on me and let me know his dish is empty. I’m not sure how he knows but he does.

You are lucky. A couple of mine wake me up, the other 3 don't - unless I'm sleeping really late. Then they all walk around and on me. I think they're afraid I've died, lol.

*Beth* · May 08, 2022 at 02:55 PM

Took the 25mg Seroquel. It helped so-so. Pretty well, I guess. I'm seeing the new med provider on Tuesday and I'm going to really stress sleep need to him. Although I honestly don't know what else can be done. But, maybe he'll have some ideas.

Nammu · May 08, 2022 at 03:17 PM

Honestly except for the times I was hospitalized with other bipolar I never knew how hard sleep was for most bipolars until I came on this site. I used to think it was me that was the problem, but now I know it’s bipolar. Psychiatrists seem to underestimate what a huge problem this is.

*Beth* · May 09, 2022 at 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Honestly except for the times I was hospitalized with other bipolar I never knew how hard sleep was for most bipolars until I came on this site. I used to think it was me that was the problem, but now I know it’s bipolar. Psychiatrists seem to underestimate what a huge problem this is.

They sure do! Sleep is so, so, so important. When I'm sleep deprived not only does my mental state start to collapse, but I have physical issues...stomach upset, aching all over my body, painful eyes. Frankly, I find that psychiatrists underestimate a lot of things. It seems their primary goal is how well we get along with other people, how well we "function in society."

Mountaindewed · May 09, 2022 at 06:14 AM

I fell asleep at 7. I woke up right about 1. I stayed up until 4:30 maybe when I fell asleep in the middle of a podcast. I woke up at 5:45 feeling fine anxiety wise but breathing hard and short of breath. I was under my bamboo blanket and then 22 pounds of weighted blankets pulled up to my shoulders which is too much weight for how much I weigh. But I sure did sleep deeply for another hour or so and I feel pretty good.

Breaking Dawn · May 09, 2022 at 07:21 AM

I'm not bipolar but I understand what you, Nammu & Beth, are saying. I have voices & nobody understands that unless they have voices!

Also, I am very sleep deprived, mostly because of the voices, & that is causing other mental illness symptoms. I think my depression would go away if I could have enough rest & good sleep.

~Christina · May 09, 2022 at 11:31 PM

Dawn I hope you find relief soon and it be long term relief

Steve’s oxygen concentrators both stopped working so I’m in panic mode he doesn’t have it at night. It’s so quiet with out it running I can’t sleep much !

Sleep hugs ladies

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Mountaindewed · May 10, 2022 at 06:46 AM

I fell asleep frustrated but, quickly before 7. My leg pain kept waking me up off and on throughout the night but I managed to keep getting back to sleep with the help of my podcast and my music. I got out of bed at 6 to to take a shower. My mom sent a text late for me at least at 8:16 while I was deeply asleep asking if I was awake. I wonder what that was all about.

Breaking Dawn · May 10, 2022 at 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Dawn I hope you find relief soon and it be long term relief

Steve’s oxygen concentrators both stopped working so I’m in panic mode he doesn’t have it at night. It’s so quiet with out it running I can’t sleep much !

Sleep hugs ladies

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God bless you, Christina!

And God bless Steve!

Lots & lots of love to you, dear Christina!

~Christina · May 10, 2022 at 11:20 PM

Thank thank thank you Dawn

How’s you’re sleep ?

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Breaking Dawn · May 10, 2022 at 11:34 PM

Some part(s) of me doesn't want to sleep. Oddly, there is this glad feeling, like when a kid doesn't want to go to sleep. But this other part of me is begging for sleep. Is it me that is causing this?

Mountaindewed · May 11, 2022 at 07:00 AM

Possible trigger:

I took melatonin and High blood pressure Cordison cough syrup to help me sleep.

I slept pretty much through the night, I just woke up every now and then to switch songs on my phone. I was a bit groggy when I woke up so I ate breakfast and had a soda before taking a shower. I'm still a bit groggy but its not too bad.

Shoe · May 11, 2022 at 07:40 AM

I usually don't have a problem falling asleep in the evening unless someone throws me a stress bomb around that time. On average I usually only sleep 5 hours. I will try and get up and do something. Being up at that time is kind of cool because it is peaceful and quiet. I will try and go for a bike ride when it gets daylight and really push myself and then come home and after a while try and take a nap for an hour or so before it starts to get too warm.

*Beth* · May 12, 2022 at 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

Some part(s) of me doesn't want to sleep. Oddly, there is this glad feeling, like when a kid doesn't want to go to sleep. But this other part of me is begging for sleep. Is it me that is causing this?

No, I don't believe it's you. My experience is that there's this "thing" that happens when we cannot sleep. You've described it so well - like a kid who gets to stay up late. The kid's thoughts are excited - but the kid's body is compromised from lack of sleep.

Our thoughts tell us that we're in control of our sleep, that if we really wanted to we would sleep. So there's a kind-of elation feeling...Wow - I can stay up as long as I want!...but I believe that the truth is our brains really are malfunctioning, and that we desperately need to sleep.

I lie in bed with my thoughts beating up on me, telling me that if I REALLY wanted to sleep, I would. But deep inside I know that it isn't true. Truthfully, there's a malfunction that is very physical.

*Beth* · May 12, 2022 at 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoe

I usually don't have a problem falling asleep in the evening unless someone throws me a stress bomb around that time. On average I usually only sleep 5 hours. I will try and get up and do something. Being up at that time is kind of cool because it is peaceful and quiet. I will try and go for a bike ride when it gets daylight and really push myself and then come home and after a while try and take a nap for an hour or so before it starts to get too warm.

That actually sounds delightful! I also love that early, early part of day. I wish I had the ability at that time to take a walk, but I'm always so exhausted that I can barely keep from stumbling. An early bike ride, then a nap sounds so nice.

Mountaindewed · May 12, 2022 at 04:48 AM

I fell asleep at my normal time with my regular stuff and woke up at 11:30. I got a few minutes of sleep about 45 minutes ago. My anxiety is a bit high. I haven't eaten much in awhile.

Nammu · May 12, 2022 at 10:11 AM

Wowee I was in my own bed again! Slept much better but woke way too early. But I was determined to not get up. I did manage to fall back asleep and dream. Not a full movie like dream but just a piece. I was at a fundraiser for kids. I used to volunteer but had fallen away from that. The ladies welcomed me back. They had cheap toys for sale with a scatterings of new ones. They had games for the kids and were wrapping them up in TP?! I found a board game that was sort of like clue but with many more pieces and more complex. I wanted it. And there were a few things I thought I could get for the grandkids. But lo and behold. I had no money or ID. But suddenly I realized I was carrying a purse! In it was my checkbook. Surely they would take a check from me! Then I woke up.

Mountaindewed · May 13, 2022 at 05:16 AM

I fell asleep pretty fast. Before 7 I think. I woke up around 1:15 or so and got the ususal 45 minutes of sleep at 3:30. I feel decent.

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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	May 08, 2022 at 11:22 AM #901 Cat woke me up from a deep sleep wanting breakfast.
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	May 08, 2022 at 02:55 PM #904 Took the 25mg Seroquel. It helped so-so. Pretty well, I guess. I'm seeing the new med provider on Tuesday and I'm going to really stress sleep need to him. Although I honestly don't know what else can be done. But, maybe he'll have some ideas. __________________
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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	May 09, 2022 at 11:31 PM #909 Dawn I hope you find relief soon and it be long term relief Steve’s oxygen concentrators both stopped working so I’m in panic mode he doesn’t have it at night. It’s so quiet with out it running I can’t sleep much ! Sleep hugs ladies Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~
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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	May 10, 2022 at 11:20 PM #912 Thank thank thank you Dawn How’s you’re sleep ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	May 10, 2022 at 11:34 PM #913 Some part(s) of me doesn't want to sleep. Oddly, there is this glad feeling, like when a kid doesn't want to go to sleep. But this other part of me is begging for sleep. Is it me that is causing this? __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,235 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,783 hugs given	May 12, 2022 at 04:48 AM #918 I fell asleep at my normal time with my regular stuff and woke up at 11:30. I got a few minutes of sleep about 45 minutes ago. My anxiety is a bit high. I haven't eaten much in awhile. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,235 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,783 hugs given	May 13, 2022 at 05:16 AM #920 I fell asleep pretty fast. Before 7 I think. I woke up around 1:15 or so and got the ususal 45 minutes of sleep at 3:30. I feel decent. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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