OK, it was an attempt at a bit of humor but not appreciated by all. I'm sorry. I thought I saw a smile on the devil emoji I selected, but then I guess the devil usually is smiling, probably. Oops, I looked back at the little devil face and you're right, it doesn't look as nice as I thought.
You are truly right................I should start meditating........... again. I used to meditate. Started with "Transcendental Meditation," in the early '70s. That type of meditation used a mantra. Did that for a few years. Then I tried the Zen Buddhist meditation where you focus on your breathing. There was this abbot at nearby monastery who led group meditations. I wasn't a catholic myself, but of course, all were welcome. Next came a form of meditation, I forget the name of it, where you would focus on the tips of your fingers. That was good for me. When I have tried over these last years the puppy in my brain wants to play and I just have a hard time concentrating. Probably a sign that I should give up trying and just do. I haven't tried for a while, so thank you for reminding me how relaxing it can be. I used to find that the restful peace I could find there eased the fatigue of not sleeping.
You do know I hope that it is the dorks who spend all their time studying who are the most successful! Keep it up and don't waste your time worrying about how others see you. Keep up what you're doing as you go through life, but do find time to play a bit. Find something that interests you and put your study skills to work for YOU. I like older stereo equipment, and studying about the different stuff has helped me to put together a really nice system. I listen to it when I can't sleep, and it helps me relax. And just maybe you should only behave YOURSELF some of the time. being even the least bit naughty can be liberating and ultimately relaxing.
Enough about that. I'm sorry that I have trouble with being concise. This what it is like in my brain and what happens when I wake and can't get back to sleep. If I was an old car, I would be a Rambler.
I used to worry about that, too. Most of the time most of people aren't thinking what we think they are. I have found that out many different ways. Most people spend most of their time thinking about themselves. I'm afraid that I do that. The only people who count are the ones who respect us. The rest are just A***oles when they show their disrespect to others. I don't care what those kind of people think about me and you shouldn't either. Think for a moment: are they worth it?
Try to find a way to have a bit of fun. Don't react to bad people, try to respond appropriately if needed. Many years have mellowed me and helped in my struggle with anger and questioning myself. I still have a lot trouble with those kind of bad thoughts about myself, but not so much about others thoughts about me. Fight your own demons, not theirs.
If you can find an old show called, "Kung Fu," starring David Carradine (probably not spelled right). His ability as a Shaolin (spelling?) priest inspired me to start meditation to be like him, many years ago. You might like how he handles bad guys! Not always in violent ways, but..................
I used to worry about that, too. Most of the time most of people aren't thinking what we think they are. I have found that out many different ways. Most people spend most of their time thinking about themselves. I'm afraid that I do that. The only people who count are the ones who respect us. The rest are just A***oles when they show their disrespect to others. I don't care what those kind of people think about me and you shouldn't either. Think for a moment: are they worth it?
Try to find a way to have a bit of fun. Don't react to bad people, try to respond appropriately if needed. Many years have mellowed me and helped in my struggle with anger and questioning myself. I still have a lot trouble with those kind of bad thoughts about myself, but not so much about others thoughts about me. Fight your own demons, not theirs.
If you can find an old show called, "Kung Fu," starring David Carradine (probably not spelled right). His ability as a Shaolin (spelling?) priest inspired me to start meditation to be like him, many years ago. You might like how he handles bad guys! Not always in violent ways, but..................
PS. Ginnysnow, some people try to upset others for amusement. Don't react, as I mentioned. They should get bored and try tormenting someone else who will entertain them. Don't make those devils smile by over reacting.
PS. Ginnysnow, some people try to upset others for amusement. Don't react, as I mentioned. They should get bored and try tormenting someone else who will entertain them. Don't make those devils smile by over reacting.
Hi everyone! This is my first post in this group but have been suffering from little sleep for a long time despite being prescribed sleep medication for the past 10 years.
My problem is it feels impossible for me to unwind because I am constantly thinking of everything I need to do or worrying I forgot something.
My cat that I rescued about a year ago has been a great help in this department because he is calming; however, I still struggle with this and would love some kind of solution that would enable me to get on a normal sleep schedule with an adequate amount of sleep each night. Preferably without the ambien since it is a controlled substance and I want to move away from all controlled substances.
I am scheduled for a sleep study at a lab on 10/24 at 8:30 PM so hoping for answers as to why nothing seems to work for me. Most nights I end up sleeping on the couch and my husband is upstairs in my $5000 bed, which I thought would help with the sleep issue and when I do sleep in it, I sleep for about 4 hours, which for me is great.
My husband and I have been struggling in our marriage due to a number of reasons, hence, me sleeping on the couch.
Here is my question for the group:
Has anyone done a sleep study before in a lab where you check in at night and then leave the next morning and if so what was it like and what were the results if you do not mind sharing?
My Pulmonary doctor ordered the sleep study in the lab to see how my breathing is when I am sleeping and if that is the cause of me not being able to stay asleep. I developed Pulmonary Issues back in March of this year due to something I contracted that was attacking my lungs and they were contracting to protect themselves preventing me from being able to breathe properly.
My PCP gave me an order to do a home sleep study where I pick up equipment and do it as he said from the comfort of my own bed.
Not sure which is better so any advice there would be helpful as well.
I really want to get a handle on the sleep thing because I know it affects every other aspect of your life in a negative way and I want that to end.
I even tried goat yoga which is the picture I posted (thought they were going to be baby goats) and found it to be an amazing experience. I thought physical activity would help calm me down and get rid of my constant restlessness which it did and I plan to explore more of things like that to do. Typical exercise to me is boring so I have to find something that will do the trick and keep me motivated to return.
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Sleepless in Illinois
Hi everyone! This is my first post in this group but have been suffering from little sleep for a long time despite being prescribed sleep medication for the past 10 years.
My problem is it feels impossible for me to unwind because I am constantly thinking of everything I need to do or worrying I forgot something.
My cat that I rescued about a year ago has been a great help in this department because he is calming; however, I still struggle with this and would love some kind of solution that would enable me to get on a normal sleep schedule with an adequate amount of sleep each night. Preferably without the ambien since it is a controlled substance and I want to move away from all controlled substances.
I am scheduled for a sleep study at a lab on 10/24 at 8:30 PM so hoping for answers as to why nothing seems to work for me. Most nights I end up sleeping on the couch and my husband is upstairs in my $5000 bed, which I thought would help with the sleep issue and when I do sleep in it, I sleep for about 4 hours, which for me is great.
My husband and I have been struggling in our marriage due to a number of reasons, hence, me sleeping on the couch.
Here is my question for the group:
Has anyone done a sleep study before in a lab where you check in at night and then leave the next morning and if so what was it like and what were the results if you do not mind sharing?
My Pulmonary doctor ordered the sleep study in the lab to see how my breathing is when I am sleeping and if that is the cause of me not being able to stay asleep. I developed Pulmonary Issues back in March of this year due to something I contracted that was attacking my lungs and they were contracting to protect themselves preventing me from being able to breathe properly.
My PCP gave me an order to do a home sleep study where I pick up equipment and do it as he said from the comfort of my own bed.
Not sure which is better so any advice there would be helpful as well.
I really want to get a handle on the sleep thing because I know it affects every other aspect of your life in a negative way and I want that to end.
I even tried goat yoga which is the picture I posted (thought they were going to be baby goats) and found it to be an amazing experience. I thought physical activity would help calm me down and get rid of my constant restlessness which it did and I plan to explore more of things like that to do. Typical exercise to me is boring so I have to find something that will do the trick and keep me motivated to return.
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Sleepless in Illinois
I’ve had insomnia for 20 years (onset of menopause), and still don’t have it licked. But, stretching yoga, meditation (which takes for ever to learn), gratitude thinking, (Joylab podcast), etc really help. I’ve been taking a low dose on and off for 20 years as well. I’m
Working to get off of it!
Casey, I think your doctor is trying to find out if you have sleep apnea which could be waking you after you fall asleep. And your trouble seems more like having trouble falling asleep. But the sleep studies give you a lot of information about your sleep which is good to have.
I'd like to suggest a stellate ganglion block or blocks. This I have done. It is supposed to reset your autonomic nervous system. It doesn't make your problems disappear, but it makes you feel capable of dealing with them. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10303073/
Hi everyone! This is my first post in this group but have been suffering from little sleep for a long time despite being prescribed sleep medication for the past 10 years.
My problem is it feels impossible for me to unwind because I am constantly thinking of everything I need to do or worrying I forgot something.
My cat that I rescued about a year ago has been a great help in this department because he is calming; however, I still struggle with this and would love some kind of solution that would enable me to get on a normal sleep schedule with an adequate amount of sleep each night. Preferably without the ambien since it is a controlled substance and I want to move away from all controlled substances.
I am scheduled for a sleep study at a lab on 10/24 at 8:30 PM so hoping for answers as to why nothing seems to work for me. Most nights I end up sleeping on the couch and my husband is upstairs in my $5000 bed, which I thought would help with the sleep issue and when I do sleep in it, I sleep for about 4 hours, which for me is great.
My husband and I have been struggling in our marriage due to a number of reasons, hence, me sleeping on the couch.
Here is my question for the group:
Has anyone done a sleep study before in a lab where you check in at night and then leave the next morning and if so what was it like and what were the results if you do not mind sharing?
My Pulmonary doctor ordered the sleep study in the lab to see how my breathing is when I am sleeping and if that is the cause of me not being able to stay asleep. I developed Pulmonary Issues back in March of this year due to something I contracted that was attacking my lungs and they were contracting to protect themselves preventing me from being able to breathe properly.
My PCP gave me an order to do a home sleep study where I pick up equipment and do it as he said from the comfort of my own bed.
Not sure which is better so any advice there would be helpful as well.
I really want to get a handle on the sleep thing because I know it affects every other aspect of your life in a negative way and I want that to end.
I even tried goat yoga which is the picture I posted (thought they were going to be baby goats) and found it to be an amazing experience. I thought physical activity would help calm me down and get rid of my constant restlessness which it did and I plan to explore more of things like that to do. Typical exercise to me is boring so I have to find something that will do the trick and keep me motivated to return.
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Sleepless in Illinois
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I first had a home sleep study back in 2020 which shows more limited data than one in a lab but can be useful in determining sleep apnea. Mine was normal. As I continued to struggle with insomnia I had one done in a lab 1-2 years later, checking in at 9 pm and which was more difficult to sleep with all the wires connected. I had to take a Xanax I brought with me in order to fall asleep and then only slept 4 hours in the lab and left at 4 am. They monitor you by video to watch for restless legs or which position you sleep in and the attendant was very pleasant and accommodating. Still did not find any answers but at least I knew I did not have respiratory or sleep apnea issues.
@casey203459
I first had a home sleep study back in 2020 which shows more limited data than one in a lab but can be useful in determining sleep apnea. Mine was normal. As I continued to struggle with insomnia I had one done in a lab 1-2 years later, checking in at 9 pm and which was more difficult to sleep with all the wires connected. I had to take a Xanax I brought with me in order to fall asleep and then only slept 4 hours in the lab and left at 4 am. They monitor you by video to watch for restless legs or which position you sleep in and the attendant was very pleasant and accommodating. Still did not find any answers but at least I knew I did not have respiratory or sleep apnea issues.
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Thanks for that, but I doubt I will succeed. I always worry about what others think.
I used to worry about that, too. Most of the time most of people aren't thinking what we think they are. I have found that out many different ways. Most people spend most of their time thinking about themselves. I'm afraid that I do that. The only people who count are the ones who respect us. The rest are just A***oles when they show their disrespect to others. I don't care what those kind of people think about me and you shouldn't either. Think for a moment: are they worth it?
Try to find a way to have a bit of fun. Don't react to bad people, try to respond appropriately if needed. Many years have mellowed me and helped in my struggle with anger and questioning myself. I still have a lot trouble with those kind of bad thoughts about myself, but not so much about others thoughts about me. Fight your own demons, not theirs.
If you can find an old show called, "Kung Fu," starring David Carradine (probably not spelled right). His ability as a Shaolin (spelling?) priest inspired me to start meditation to be like him, many years ago. You might like how he handles bad guys! Not always in violent ways, but..................
PS. Ginnysnow, some people try to upset others for amusement. Don't react, as I mentioned. They should get bored and try tormenting someone else who will entertain them. Don't make those devils smile by over reacting.
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Hi everyone! This is my first post in this group but have been suffering from little sleep for a long time despite being prescribed sleep medication for the past 10 years.
My problem is it feels impossible for me to unwind because I am constantly thinking of everything I need to do or worrying I forgot something.
My cat that I rescued about a year ago has been a great help in this department because he is calming; however, I still struggle with this and would love some kind of solution that would enable me to get on a normal sleep schedule with an adequate amount of sleep each night. Preferably without the ambien since it is a controlled substance and I want to move away from all controlled substances.
I am scheduled for a sleep study at a lab on 10/24 at 8:30 PM so hoping for answers as to why nothing seems to work for me. Most nights I end up sleeping on the couch and my husband is upstairs in my $5000 bed, which I thought would help with the sleep issue and when I do sleep in it, I sleep for about 4 hours, which for me is great.
My husband and I have been struggling in our marriage due to a number of reasons, hence, me sleeping on the couch.
Here is my question for the group:
Has anyone done a sleep study before in a lab where you check in at night and then leave the next morning and if so what was it like and what were the results if you do not mind sharing?
My Pulmonary doctor ordered the sleep study in the lab to see how my breathing is when I am sleeping and if that is the cause of me not being able to stay asleep. I developed Pulmonary Issues back in March of this year due to something I contracted that was attacking my lungs and they were contracting to protect themselves preventing me from being able to breathe properly.
My PCP gave me an order to do a home sleep study where I pick up equipment and do it as he said from the comfort of my own bed.
Not sure which is better so any advice there would be helpful as well.
I really want to get a handle on the sleep thing because I know it affects every other aspect of your life in a negative way and I want that to end.
I even tried goat yoga which is the picture I posted (thought they were going to be baby goats) and found it to be an amazing experience. I thought physical activity would help calm me down and get rid of my constant restlessness which it did and I plan to explore more of things like that to do. Typical exercise to me is boring so I have to find something that will do the trick and keep me motivated to return.
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Sleepless in Illinois
I’ve had insomnia for 20 years (onset of menopause), and still don’t have it licked. But, stretching yoga, meditation (which takes for ever to learn), gratitude thinking, (Joylab podcast), etc really help. I’ve been taking a low dose on and off for 20 years as well. I’m
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I'd like to suggest a stellate ganglion block or blocks. This I have done. It is supposed to reset your autonomic nervous system. It doesn't make your problems disappear, but it makes you feel capable of dealing with them.
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I first had a home sleep study back in 2020 which shows more limited data than one in a lab but can be useful in determining sleep apnea. Mine was normal. As I continued to struggle with insomnia I had one done in a lab 1-2 years later, checking in at 9 pm and which was more difficult to sleep with all the wires connected. I had to take a Xanax I brought with me in order to fall asleep and then only slept 4 hours in the lab and left at 4 am. They monitor you by video to watch for restless legs or which position you sleep in and the attendant was very pleasant and accommodating. Still did not find any answers but at least I knew I did not have respiratory or sleep apnea issues.
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