Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Kathi, what beautiful prose! I feel the same way about the group. I'm so grateful to have such wonderful friends to share the good times and the bad with, who understand what I'm going through. Sending hugs to you, Kathi, and to everyone tonight, Carol [ ] RE: to the whole gang Little stones make big mountains, Little steps can cover miles, Little acts of loving-kindness Give the world it's biggest smiles... Little words can soothe big troubles Little hugs can dry big tears, Little candles light the darkness, Little memories last for years... Little dreams can lead to greatness, Little victories to success~ It's the little things in life That brings the greatest happiness... When I think about all the little things, warm thoughts of you always come to mind and all the joy that friendship brings, always and forever sharing it online... Thanks for the little things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 (((((((((((((My Sweet Okie Friend))))))))))... Kathi, that was so sweet, and really says so much. Thank you for sharing your heart & your talent. You are indeed an angel, my friend. Much Love & Hope Always... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 I enjoyed your thoughts about little things...i'm reading them rather than sleeping...been to bed 3 times now and thought I would just wander a while before trying to lay down again...love the sleepless nights...i've tried to figure out if thereis a pattern...eating, drinking too much, too little, too much or too little activity, a too recent nap...it doesnt seem to matter...some nights I sleep, others I don't...do you find any keys....doc gave me a new sleeping pill...elavil..see how well it works!? hope you are sleeping...marge [ ] RE: to the whole gang > Little stones make big mountains, > Little steps can cover miles, > Little acts of loving-kindness > Give the world it's biggest smiles... > > Little words can soothe big troubles > Little hugs can dry big tears, > Little candles light the darkness, > Little memories last for years... > > Little dreams can lead to greatness, > Little victories to success~ > It's the little things in life > That brings the greatest happiness... > > When I think about all the little things, > warm thoughts of you always come to mind > and all the joy that friendship brings, > always and forever sharing it online... > > Thanks for the little things! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Dear Marge, The dr prescribed Elavil for me over 7 yrs ago and I still take it. I can't sleep without it. I usually get at least 6 hours of deep sleep. A train could go through my room and I wouldn't know it. Sleep is such a blessing and those who don't have the problem of not being able to fall asleep can't image how awful it is to not be able to sleep. It got to where I was so worried about not being able to sleep that it became impossible unless everything in my environment was exactly right. I hope it works for you. I usually take it an hour before bed time. It may make you a little sluggish for several weeks but that goes away. I hope it works for you. Sweet dreams. Iris --- Marge <margermeg@...> wrote: > I enjoyed your thoughts about little things...i'm > reading them rather than > sleeping...been to bed 3 times now and thought I > would just wander a while > before trying to lay down again...love the sleepless > nights...i've tried to > figure out if thereis a pattern...eating, drinking > too much, too little, too > much or too little activity, a too recent nap...it > doesnt seem to > matter...some nights I sleep, others I don't...do > you find any keys....doc > gave me a new sleeping pill...elavil..see how well > it works!? hope you are > sleeping...marge > [ ] RE: to the whole gang > > > > Little stones make big mountains, > > Little steps can cover miles, > > Little acts of loving-kindness > > Give the world it's biggest smiles... > > > > Little words can soothe big troubles > > Little hugs can dry big tears, > > Little candles light the darkness, > > Little memories last for years... > > > > Little dreams can lead to greatness, > > Little victories to success~ > > It's the little things in life > > That brings the greatest happiness... > > > > When I think about all the little things, > > warm thoughts of you always come to mind > > and all the joy that friendship brings, > > always and forever sharing it online... > > > > Thanks for the little things! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi Iris, I'm back, I don't have a problem falling asleep..I usually am asleep within 3-5 minutes after laying down...I just wake up every 1/2 hour or so, wander, go back to bed....some nihts I sleep 3-4 hours; but this is one of those 1/2 hr nights. I will try the elavil earlier...doc had said take it at bedtime...thanks for your response...hope you are sleeping well tonight..think I'll try putting on some of the " Blue " and head back to bed ....marge [ ] RE: to the whole gang > > > > > > > Little stones make big mountains, > > > Little steps can cover miles, > > > Little acts of loving-kindness > > > Give the world it's biggest smiles... > > > > > > Little words can soothe big troubles > > > Little hugs can dry big tears, > > > Little candles light the darkness, > > > Little memories last for years... > > > > > > Little dreams can lead to greatness, > > > Little victories to success~ > > > It's the little things in life > > > That brings the greatest happiness... > > > > > > When I think about all the little things, > > > warm thoughts of you always come to mind > > > and all the joy that friendship brings, > > > always and forever sharing it online... > > > > > > Thanks for the little things! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 See how well I'm doing with the pattern...I fall asleep very easily...it's staying asleep that is the problem..1/2 hr naps is not a good nights sleep...I wander about an hour and then try again...hope you are sleeping...marge [ ] RE: to the whole gang > > > > > > > Little stones make big mountains, > > > Little steps can cover miles, > > > Little acts of loving-kindness > > > Give the world it's biggest smiles... > > > > > > Little words can soothe big troubles > > > Little hugs can dry big tears, > > > Little candles light the darkness, > > > Little memories last for years... > > > > > > Little dreams can lead to greatness, > > > Little victories to success~ > > > It's the little things in life > > > That brings the greatest happiness... > > > > > > When I think about all the little things, > > > warm thoughts of you always come to mind > > > and all the joy that friendship brings, > > > always and forever sharing it online... > > > > > > Thanks for the little things! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi Marge, I hope that you got some sleep last night. The reason that I began to take Elavil was that I would fall asleep and then wake up every hour because my hands and arms were numb and aching. Elavil is a antidepressant that is used for pain control and sleep. Let me know how you are doing on it in a week or so. Wishing you many nights of blessed sleep. Iris --- Marge <margermeg@...> wrote: > Hi Iris, I'm back, I don't have a problem falling > asleep..I usually am > asleep within 3-5 minutes after laying down...I just > wake up every 1/2 hour > or so, wander, go back to bed....some nihts I sleep > 3-4 hours; but this is > one of those 1/2 hr nights. I will try the elavil > earlier...doc had said > take it at bedtime...thanks for your response...hope > you are sleeping well > tonight..think I'll try putting on some of the > " Blue " and head back to bed > ...marge > [ ] RE: to the whole gang > > > > > > > > > > Little stones make big mountains, > > > > Little steps can cover miles, > > > > Little acts of loving-kindness > > > > Give the world it's biggest smiles... > > > > > > > > Little words can soothe big troubles > > > > Little hugs can dry big tears, > > > > Little candles light the darkness, > > > > Little memories last for years... > > > > > > > > Little dreams can lead to greatness, > > > > Little victories to success~ > > > > It's the little things in life > > > > That brings the greatest happiness... > > > > > > > > When I think about all the little things, > > > > warm thoughts of you always come to mind > > > > and all the joy that friendship brings, > > > > always and forever sharing it online... > > > > > > > > Thanks for the little things! > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Hi Iris, thanks for your response regarding elavil....I'm not finding it helping me sleep yet...I have been taking it an hour before bedtime since you wrote...I am still up wandering around at night every couple of hours....how long did it take for it to kick in for you...I've taken it less than two weeks...do I need to give it more time? I've not found it to make me sluggish in the a.m.'s...any other suggestions....hope you are resting well tonight...marge [ ] RE: to the whole gang > > > > > > > Little stones make big mountains, > > > Little steps can cover miles, > > > Little acts of loving-kindness > > > Give the world it's biggest smiles... > > > > > > Little words can soothe big troubles > > > Little hugs can dry big tears, > > > Little candles light the darkness, > > > Little memories last for years... > > > > > > Little dreams can lead to greatness, > > > Little victories to success~ > > > It's the little things in life > > > That brings the greatest happiness... > > > > > > When I think about all the little things, > > > warm thoughts of you always come to mind > > > and all the joy that friendship brings, > > > always and forever sharing it online... > > > > > > Thanks for the little things! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2002 Report Share Posted August 10, 2002 Dear Marge, I am sorry that your sleeplessness continues. I take 75 mg at night. I think that I began sleeping on the first night and the sluggishness lasted about 2 weeks. I've been taking it so long that I don't remember but I can tell you that if I forget to take it, I don't sleep. Maybe the dosage needs to be upped or something else tried. Let your doc know he might want to move on. Wishing you a restfull night. Iris --- Marge <margermeg@...> wrote: > Hi Iris, thanks for your response regarding > elavil....I'm not finding it > helping me sleep yet...I have been taking it an hour > before bedtime since > you wrote...I am still up wandering around at night > every couple of > hours....how long did it take for it to kick in for > you...I've taken it less > than two weeks...do I need to give it more time? > I've not found it to make > me sluggish in the a.m.'s...any other > suggestions....hope you are resting > well tonight...marge > [ ] RE: to the whole gang > > > > > > > > > > Little stones make big mountains, > > > > Little steps can cover miles, > > > > Little acts of loving-kindness > > > > Give the world it's biggest smiles... > > > > > > > > Little words can soothe big troubles > > > > Little hugs can dry big tears, > > > > Little candles light the darkness, > > > > Little memories last for years... > > > > > > > > Little dreams can lead to greatness, > > > > Little victories to success~ > > > > It's the little things in life > > > > That brings the greatest happiness... > > > > > > > > When I think about all the little things, > > > > warm thoughts of you always come to mind > > > > and all the joy that friendship brings, > > > > always and forever sharing it online... > > > > > > > > Thanks for the little things! > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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