At least that's what I think it is. 30 Days at least of not having a good nights sleep. I am running on autopilot at this time. My kids haven't cleaned their rooms in over a month, the laundry seems to grow and multiply faster than my washing machine can wash it, and the kitchen floors are so grungy. My walls and book shelves have about an inch of dust on them. And yet, here I blog away. Why?
Simply put, I have very little gumption right now. I can't seem to even have the desire to do anything around the house. It's not depression, though. I am just tired. Very, very, very tired. I am not sure why I am not sleeping. Maybe it's because it's hot and humid in my house with only a window A/C unit. Or, the kittens keep "meowing" all night. Or, maybe it's the stress of knowing that I am falling behind on basic things and I can't seem to get my mind around the fact that it's okay to let some things go.
Being a type A++++ personality, I think that I am prone to self imposed stress. (Ya think???) I am one of those people that believe that it's "all or nothing" and can't do "just good enough". But, since I am dragging for energy, I can't seem to finish anything. So, I do nothing. I know, doesn't make sense, does it?
Perhaps I need to have a vacation. Besides the short, private vacations that I take in the tropics on a semi-regular basis. (*aka* "hot flashes") Perhaps, I need a massage. But, the very idea of someone touching me right now just makes my skin crawl. I don't have time for a nap right now, since my older two kids have activities that keep me hopping and the 3 year old has decided that naps are not "in" right now.
So, I am left with vitamins, water, and trying to keep caffeine to a minimum. Anyone have any ideas? I would love to hear if anyone else has had insomnia and what they did to help.... 
Monday, June 16, 2008
Day 30...
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I usually have CNN-somnia, so I turn the tv on with the volume way down and that keeps my mind from churning and turning until I can fall asleep, but that is usually at 3AM or so. I feel like I'm on sentry detail from about 12:00 to 1:30AM, so I go around checking on noises which are usually the cats or dogs or a daughter falling out of bed. Maybe a sleepwalking girl every so often. Last night I reorganized my closet right before bed and that seemed to help. I slept like a zombie. And there is always a glass of wine, but just a small glass and even though the bottle is made of glass, it does not count as a glass. Or chamomile tea (but you might potty all night) or lavender scents are supposed to bring on sleepiness. Or read one of Karl's technical manuals. Or do like I do and have the nanny put the children down while the masseuse gives you a good rubdown and the the house musicians play something soothing...NOT!
oh sweetie! That just stinks! I've only recently started having bouts of insomnia myself. I've always favored a cocktail or couple of glasses of wine in the evenings to help remedy!;)
If that's not an option, a trip to Prairie Market and try to speak with Susan. She's very,very helpful when it comes to herbal remedies.
If I'm up in the middle of the night, I'll be sure to say a prayer for you too.
I'll try and stop in for a visit again soon but NO KITTENS shall come home with me so donteventhinkaboutit!! LOL!
I sent you an email with some helpful suggestions.
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