Guest guest Posted June 27, 2003 Report Share Posted June 27, 2003 I wonder how many of us have sleep issues....apnea or not. In order for me to sleep I have to have a mask (any light no matter how tiny or soft will keep me awake) and ear plugs or I use little tiny Sony ear buds to listen to talk radio (most of which would bore you off to sleep...which is why I use it). I also have an anti-anxiety med that I take only at night...because I can't turn the brain off and will obsess over every thought. I run and re-run conversations with people, potential conversations...potential problems. It is horrible. Before the meds if I woke up in the middle of the night I could kiss that nites sleep good-bye. Sleeping pills made me groggy the next day...so they weren't an option and Tylenol PM's worked only some of the time. Now I take my " sleepy time " meds and the longest I wait to fall asleep is 30 min. Fifteen is more normal now. Debbie in Gig Harbor (170cm medial) ladybostons@... http://www.cafeshops.com/copsstore Sleep Fay said " Don't yall think " proper amount of sleep " is different for all people. For some, it is 3 hours, for others it can be 9 hours. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2003 Report Share Posted June 27, 2003 Speaking of no OFF switch at night....what time is it right now where you are??? Sleep > > > Fay said " Don't yall think " proper amount of sleep " is different for all > people. For some, it is 3 hours, for others it can be 9 hours. " > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2003 Report Share Posted June 27, 2003 So how is the trip coming along, besides what I've been reading from the infamous trip coordinator...ready to get back to the grim of the home life?? Sleep > > > Fay said " Don't yall think " proper amount of sleep " is different for all > people. For some, it is 3 hours, for others it can be 9 hours. " > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 I need at least 8 hours a night, but for the last few years, I can't seem to get more than 5. It makes me crazy. My doc gave me a scrip for Ambien, too, but my problem is not falling asleep, it's staying asleep. With the Ambien, I'm good for 4 hours, then wide awake. I find Tylenol PM works better for me. At least sometimes, it helps me fall back asleep...not so with Ambien. I don't know what the problem is...menopause, stress, WLS, just plain old aging...I don't know, but I don't like it. I'm looking forward to my breast reduction on July 8th to get some rest with my beloved percoset...LOL in NJ *********************** > I had an awful time sleeping the first two years post-op. I heard > somewhere that it was due to the rapid weight loss and metabolism being screwed up. Whatever it was, it sucked. Still have problems sleeping through the night. Have always been a night owl, but even going to bed really late, 1-2 a.m., I get 2-3 hours then am up for the rest of the night. Doc gave me a prescription for Ambien and I take it once or twice a month to " catch-up " and always feel much better in the morning. > However, can definitely say my sleep pattern since wls has been > completely altered. Thank God I don't require a lot of sleep to begin with. My friends tell me that they would go nuts if they only had 3-4 hours of sleep a night. Then they wonder why I'm so wacky. lol > > Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 Sigh. That'd be me. I'm answering email. But worse, I'm still answering it AFTER I am asleep. When I get up to visit the facility, I'm still writing answers. Sometimes I have go do it so I can get back to sleep. I have no brain off switch at night and no brain ON switch in the morning Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=orders%40vitalady.com Sleep > > > Fay said " Don't yall think " proper amount of sleep " is different for all > people. For some, it is 3 hours, for others it can be 9 hours. " > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 We're in FL, so it's midnight I'd just be sitting down to my email about now. Come to think of it, I just sat down Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=orders%40vitalady.com Sleep > > > Fay said " Don't yall think " proper amount of sleep " is different for all > people. For some, it is 3 hours, for others it can be 9 hours. " > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 , You wrote, " -I seem to require a lot of sleep, something new for me. " This past week during this really big attack, I did nothing but sleep for five days straight. Obviously I have arisen, thank goodness. Missed Thanksgiving completely. I think sleep is like pain, they are both two of God's miracles to help us know when to slow down and take it easy. Most of us are so Type A. I used to just push the need for sleep away and would stay up for days. The one blessing I have learned through this disease is the value of a good night's sleep. I have learned through complimentary therapies about the healing and ordinary physiological processes that can only occur during these different sleep states. When I realized how important and significant a good regular sleep cycle is to my health, I put it on my treatment plan as doctored ordered. Like most of us I suffer with insomnia, I don't know if it is the disease or narcotics, (or the Dextrostat I take to stay awake during the day from the narcotics), but I am grateful to the Xanax I take at bedtime. I used to have shame about my medication regimen, uppers, downers, narcotics, antianxieties, etc. But, I also learned a long time ago, that every body has to do what ever they have to do to get through the day, just one day at a time. I evaluate my treatment plan based on my A1C, overall BS's (which are finally less than 130!! Yeah!), pain trend, ability to participate in my ADL's, sleep pattern, fluid balance / hydration / nutrition. Overall, I think I am doing okay, my dental problems were such a fluke, though. But my gums are now healed. The most important indicator of my overall well being is my spiritual and emotional health. And, , I had to eliminate all the toxic people from my rolodex. Karyn E. , RN Executive Director, PAI http://www.pancassociation.org Pancreatitis Association International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Does anyone else have insomnia? I am lucky if I can stay asleep for 2 hours. It's been a few years since I've been able to sleep normally. I used to be able to sleep solid for about 8 or 9 hrs. I never feel rested. Some of it is b/c of the nausea & pain, I'm sure. Any tricks out there to getting a better night's sleep? And not a sleep number bed, I can't afford anything like that. Hugs, Deanna > , > > You wrote, " -I seem to require a lot of sleep, something new for me. " > > This past week during this really big attack, I did nothing but sleep for > five days straight. Obviously I have arisen, thank goodness. Missed Thanksgiving > completely. > > I think sleep is like pain, they are both two of God's miracles to help us > know when to slow down and take it easy. Most of us are so Type A. I used to > just push the need for sleep away and would stay up for days. The one blessing I > have learned through this disease is the value of a good night's sleep. I have > learned through complimentary therapies about the healing and ordinary > physiological processes that can only occur during these different sleep states. > When I realized how important and significant a good regular sleep cycle is to my > health, I put it on my treatment plan as doctored ordered. > > Like most of us I suffer with insomnia, I don't know if it is the disease or > narcotics, (or the Dextrostat I take to stay awake during the day from the > narcotics), but I am grateful to the Xanax I take at bedtime. > > I used to have shame about my medication regimen, uppers, downers, narcotics, > antianxieties, etc. But, I also learned a long time ago, that every body has > to do what ever they have to do to get through the day, just one day at a > time. I evaluate my treatment plan based on my A1C, overall BS's (which are > finally less than 130!! Yeah!), pain trend, ability to participate in my ADL's, > sleep pattern, fluid balance / hydration / nutrition. Overall, I think I am doing > okay, my dental problems were such a fluke, though. But my gums are now > healed. The most important indicator of my overall well being is my spiritual and > emotional health. And, , I had to eliminate all the toxic people from > my rolodex. > > Karyn E. , RN > Executive Director, PAI > http://www.pancassociation.org > Pancreatitis Association International > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Deanna, For several years I had terrible problems like that. I know a lot of it was stress, but even after the stress was removed, the sleeping problems continued. I have them now because of the night sweats, which we've finally attributed to wearing the duragesic patch, but not as often as in the past. There are a few things I do that really seem to help. You may have already tried them, but just in case, I'll mention them anyway. First of all, I try to cleanse my thoughts of anything stressful, work problems, family concerns, tomorrow's " to do " list, etc., and just think about something that evokes pleasant memories. I take a Melatonin and draw a deep, hot bath with a couple drops of Bert's Bees bath oil and soak until my skin's puckered up. I love the scent of the bath oil and find it very soothing. Then I climb in bed with the heating pad (if I'm in pain) set on low and put it either under my back or on my abdomen (whichever hurts the most at the time). I try to read for a while and sometimes I'll have a small snack of peanut butter on two graham crackers (low fat varieties). Usually this combination of events will do the trick, in fact once I actually dozed off for a bit in the tub, so I don't do that anymore if no one else is here!!! The water hadn't even gotten cold, so I know I wasn't there too long! You might give one or all of these suggestions a trick if you haven't already. One thing I DON'T do is try to fall asleep with the TV on, the light noise of it seems to help me drop off quickly, but it always wakes me up again later in the wee hours. Hope this helps. If this continues, Deanna, you really need to see if your doctor can prescribe some type of sleeping aid. The lack of adequate sleep could catch up with you and end up making you really weak and more prone to illness. With hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina SC & SE Regional Rep. PAI, Intl. Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and should not be should be substituted for a professional medical consultation. Deanna wrote: > Does anyone else have insomnia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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