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After a berry smoothie (1/2 c.) with real Greek Yogurt and blueberries, plus mixed berries, a full nights sleep ensued, and I got up after 10:30 a.m.
At 6:30 a.m., Tweety jumped onto the side of his cage, afraid of something. About 1/4 mile away, a car careening down the hill hit another car and took out a fence. My guard-birdie!
Lately my legs are achy so that keeps me awake. Hopefully eating more bananas will help with that. My sleep can be good for a few nights and then it gets off kilter. I usually try to read some, and that seems to knock me out when I don't want it too. My main culprit is the internet. I'm on it too much. :(
I have sleep issues many nights tonight being one of them. I have medications but I monitor what I use on different nights. If it takes too long I seem to get a second wind although I still feel tired. I have completely cut out caffeine.
For the first time in a long time I don't have financial stresses having sold a house recently. Between my husband and I we have a litany of health issues but I am doing my best to not let them overwhelm me. This is so difficult because I worry how I will feel the next day which generally will not be great if I don't get to sleep. I think I may have to cut out garcinia which I started taking recently to have energy for exercise which I recently went back to after recovering from surgery. I had an active day. I just don't get why my body fights me this way. I can't do anything like chamomile tea or hot milk. That is way too mild. I don't drink alcohol at all anymore. I was watching a really interesting show and I guess I didn't start the routine early enough. It really is so annoying.
Lol Send, I think you've found the answer. Just make a call to your local government provider of whatever. Listen to their outgoing message and you'll have no problem dozing off. Or.........watch the CNN coverage of all things Trump, all day, every day, 24/7. If that doesn't put you to sleep nothing will.
Do your television stations in the States have that Christmas channel where they just show a fireplace with a nice big crackling fire? I turned that on this afternoon and it put me into a nice sleepy state. I ended up having a two hour nap. I even got lulled into a sense of warmth coming from the t.v.
Ah, I do have the fireplace scene on Roku. However, the bird is listening to his nightime relaxing bird video. So in about an hour, we will start a warm fireplace fire on t.v. Thanks Gershun.
funny story about the ambien ; my local va doc grabbed back my ambien at the same time my son was killed . ( she's a real butthole ) . i rightfully switched back to my ( indian ) doc of 15 years . first thing indian doc did was offer me the ambien back . i was pissed -- told her i was over begging the va for anything . i was making do with 1 mg phenobarbitol prescribed for a dog .
" oh for hell's sake , now youre taking medication prescribed for your dog " .
i respectfully corrected her mistake . what i said was ( a dog ) . i dont have a dog .
i went to the local clinic last thursday for a scary ( near pneumonia ) shortage of breath scare . ' butthole ' doc took the opportunity to ask me why if i didnt want her as my doc , why am i in there seeing her now ? im pleased with myself . i didnt let her get under my skin . she's a real condescending jerk , i think shes wrong to treat va assets as her own ' gift ' and i sense discord within her own camp .
when i lie down my brain thinks its time to ' figure this sht out ' . many a helpful conclusion is reached but the cost is high ( in lost sleep ) . imo , its almost worth it to go thru life with resolute plans as opposed to many brain dead clowns who get blindsided by every event . ive taken ambien for ten years . ive seen a much better QOL and no noticable downside .
I hate to say it, but light from electronic devices is the enemy, too. You're supposed to turn off your computer/phone/Kindle/whatever a good hour before you hope to nod off.
Are you having any success as a caregiver, getting to sleep, staying asleep, or getting enough sleep? How have the holidays affected your sleep routine? Some call it a sleep ritual, like brush your teeth, cool off your room, straighten the covers on your bed, check the locks, What about you?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
At 6:30 a.m., Tweety jumped onto the side of his cage, afraid of something.
About 1/4 mile away, a car careening down the hill hit another car and took out a fence. My guard-birdie!
My sleep can be good for a few nights and then it gets off kilter. I usually try to read some, and that seems to knock me out when I don't want it too.
My main culprit is the internet. I'm on it too much. :(
For the first time in a long time I don't have financial stresses having sold a house recently. Between my husband and I we have a litany of health issues but I am doing my best to not let them overwhelm me. This is so difficult because I worry how I will feel the next day which generally will not be great if I don't get to sleep. I think I may have to cut out garcinia which I started taking recently to have energy for exercise which I recently went back to after recovering from surgery. I had an active day. I just don't get why my body fights me this way. I can't do anything like chamomile tea or hot milk. That is way too mild. I don't drink alcohol at all anymore. I was watching a really interesting show and I guess I didn't start the routine early enough. It really is so annoying.
Do your television stations in the States have that Christmas channel where they just show a fireplace with a nice big crackling fire? I turned that on this afternoon and it put me into a nice sleepy state. I ended up having a two hour nap. I even got lulled into a sense of warmth coming from the t.v.
However, the bird is listening to his nightime relaxing bird video.
So in about an hour, we will start a warm fireplace fire on t.v.
Thanks Gershun.
Just now, I had dozed off when my health insurance plan called in a reminder.
my local va doc grabbed back my ambien at the same time my son was killed . ( she's a real butthole ) .
i rightfully switched back to my ( indian ) doc of 15 years . first thing indian doc did was offer me the ambien back . i was pissed -- told her i was over begging the va for anything . i was making do with 1 mg phenobarbitol prescribed for a dog .
" oh for hell's sake , now youre taking medication prescribed for your dog " .
i respectfully corrected her mistake . what i said was ( a dog ) . i dont have a dog .
i went to the local clinic last thursday for a scary ( near pneumonia ) shortage of breath scare . ' butthole ' doc took the opportunity to ask me why if i didnt want her as my doc , why am i in there seeing her now ? im pleased with myself . i didnt let her get under my skin . she's a real condescending jerk , i think shes wrong to treat va assets as her own ' gift ' and i sense discord within her own camp .
ive taken ambien for ten years . ive seen a much better QOL and no noticable downside .
Then there's tightening and relaxing each muscle group starting at your toes and ending at your noggin.
Magnesium is a good one.
I've tried it all. But I'm a insomniac so .......well you know.😑
Thank you MsMadge.
Sheesh, now I have to get up and turn off the a/c. It was on for only ten minutes to adjust the heat and filter out the stuffiness.
How have the holidays affected your sleep routine?
Some call it a sleep ritual, like brush your teeth, cool off your room, straighten the covers on your bed, check the locks,
What about you?
seems to help me ache less and sleep better but I'm always tired - and stressed