I'm sorry I've been AWOL. I've had a lot going on that I'll share in future posts.
I'm happy to say that I'm sleeping better--most of the time. I combined your tips with suggestions I read online.
I've cut back on Diet Pepsi, especially after 6 p.m. I wash my sheets twice a week and like the white noise provided by a sputtering fan. I am learning to relax in bed instead of being upset that I can't sleep. I've even discovered that if I'm awake all night, it's not the end of the world. I accomplish a lot on sleepless nights.
I was afraid of going to work without sleep and then driving home at midnight. But I did it once and I wasn't at all tired and didn't feel sleepy while I was driving.
A yoga studio has opened near my house. They're going to offer private lessons sometime soon. When they do, I'm going to give it a try to see if I can do it. I think relaxing and stretching will be good for me. My biggest fear is that I'll get down on the floor and won't be able to get up.
Work is much better. I have a new manager. So far so good.
Some happy things are going on in my life (more to come).
Infinities of love,
Janie Junebug
This all makes me very happy, especially the smaller dose of Diet Pepsi and the yoga. I'll really like to hear about that; I know I couldn't get off the floor, unless I had to.
ReplyDeleteWhen I get down on my knees to clean something, much grunting and groaning accompanies the switch back to a standing position. I also have to hold onto something to be able to get up.
DeleteLove,
Janie
I'm glad things are looking up! I can't handle all yoga's up-and-down off the floor. That's why I prefer tai chi. It's like doing yoga standing up.
ReplyDeleteI'll look into tai chi. Thanks, Debra.
DeleteGlad to hear good news! Back at work and nicer manager--whoohoo! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to find time to write letters and haven't found it--yet.
DeleteGlad to see a post from you. Happy to hear things at work are better. That can make a big difference in a person's life.
ReplyDeleteSuch as a lot less anxiety.
DeleteHi Janie - glad work is improving and that you're less stressed ... take care and all the best for the future - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hilary. I no longer dread going to work.
DeleteOne technique I use is to breath like I am asleep. It works most of the time. I also have an old iPhone that I use solely for listening to podcasts. I’ll put on ear plugs and listen to a podcast that I have no interest in.
ReplyDeleteIt usually puts me to sleep in a matter of minutes.
I don’t drink diet drinks. Water, coffee with a touch of honey, or tea.
I absolutely hate coffee and will only drink tea if I'm desperate for a hot drink.
DeleteI too, have horrible sleep habits. Stay up and drift off to sleep, then wide awake. I just don't stay asleep very well. But I am retired. On day when I do have to be up early, thatt will make it hard for me to sleep the night before. I am wishing you the best. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThank you. The need to get up early is frightening. I leave for work about noon.
DeleteIf you get down on the floor and cant' get back up, then just ask for help! See, how easy I have made it for you? Hope your sleep habits improve even more. Take care!
ReplyDeleteI used to have my daughter's dog to get me off the floor. I'd say, Emma, help Mama. She'd come to me and sit still while I leaned on her back as I got up. God bless that dog. I miss her after many years.
DeleteTrouble sleeping sucks
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteI'm so glad to hear you're sleeping somewhat better and having less stress at work, Janie. Did karma kick in for that manager, I wonder??
ReplyDeleteI just discovered a new way to get on my feet if I've been on the floor for any reason (usually to brush my cats). Maybe it will work for others. First I get to a hands and knees position. Then get one foot planted, then the second (hands still on the floor to support some weight, knees bent. Then straighten up. It helps if you're flexible and also if you have monkey-long arms like I do. I was having too much knee pain levering myself upright in the usual way, and discovered this method kind of accidentally. I hope it works for you.
I've heard tai chi (Debra's comment) is excellent for balance, too. I must look around here and see if there's a class.
Thanks for the tip. I usually have to lean on something to get up. My balance is bad, too. The previous manager is leaving. I hope he'll be happy wherever he goes, and I hope he's learned his lesson.
DeleteGlad to hear things are looking up! I was doing yoga and loved it. But I got lazy over the summer and haven't jolted myself out of it yet.
ReplyDeleteWhen it's hot, it's awfully hard to go out to do anything.
DeleteSounds like things are looking up! Sleep is so important, so I'm happy to hearing that's getting better. I have a friend here that has invited me to go to yoga with her. I like the idea of it but I'm not sure it's my thing :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it's my thing, so that's why I want to take a few private classes. If I can't get up and down, then it probably won't work for me.
DeleteTai Chi is preferred for some of us "youngsters". Great for balance and concentration. I just tired of not being able to keep up in Yoga and I like being with others who share the same challenges and who understand.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debby. That's helpful information about Tai Chi.
DeleteI'm glad to hear of all this better news, especially the cut back of diet pepsi. My mother has MS and the Dr always tells her that there's something in there that brings about exasperation of the disease.
ReplyDeleteThat's not good. I drink one can on my meal break at work.
DeleteSo happy to read you are sleeping better.
ReplyDeleteI have to have something to listen to very softly. It is the only way I can get to sleep.
parsnip
I turn on a pedestal fan in my room. The sound soothes me.
DeleteI love to hear that you have some happy things going on in your life and are sleeping better, Janie! And that things are improving at work ~ Difficult conditions at work are demoralizing. Wishing you a restful night and a pleasant day tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear heart!
DeleteSo glad to read this good news, Janie! ☺ Sounds like you've turned the proverbial corner. Long may it last!
ReplyDeleteMy new manager is appreciative of the little things I do, such as passing out candy and having extra office supplies in my desk drawer for anyone who needs them.
DeleteI loved yoga. Course, I stretched so much I shook up some loose gall stones, freaked my gallbladder out, shut down my liver, inflamed my pancreas and accidently put so much strain on myself I gave my self a minor heart attack (literally). It's been exactly 5 years this week. I haven't been back.
ReplyDeleteI did love it though. Minus the almost ding and trying not to fart. ;)
Really? All that happened to you? It sure makes the thought of yoga less appealing. I hadn't thought about holding in farts.
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