Start from where you are

[drwex]

I commented yesterday to MizA that I felt like I wanted to blog more but clearly wasn't making the time for it. So I'll start with a small update and then maybe go back and try to pick up some other stuff. Don't get too excited.

I've been having moderately bad insomnia. Last night was one of the worst in a while. I came home tired and napped from about 6-7:30 (1) then did my evening things and was feeling tired enough around 11:30 to go to bed. Then I woke up, feeling like "OK, great!" and noticed it was 1 AM.

Sigh. Another two wakeups and by the time the alarm goes off for actually getting up I'm a wreck. Again.

I don't know what's pushing these buttons. We got a new mattress which is definitely better for my back. Maybe it's the unseasonably warm weather? Being overwarm and too allergic isn't fun under any circumstances, but I dunno.

Also on the radar - shoulder problems. I've been having some non-trivial pain in my right shoulder (much less so in my left. Last Friday I went to the Ortho who did some poking and some x-rays and diagnosed a bicep tendon inflammation. I do have spurring in the shoulder - not a surprise given that I have spurring in lots of other places - but that doesn't seem to be the cause. I'm taking a big anti-inflammatory and it seems to be getting better. Yay no surgery. If the 'scrip I'm on doesn't fix the problem the likely next step is a cortisone shot, which I'd rather avoid thankyewverymuch.

So, yeah. Minor annoying physical things are annoying. And I'm going to hit "post" so I can say I did get something written.

(1) somewhere along the way I developed this weird ability to nap for just about exactly 90 minutes. I used to think this was because I was lining up with a typical 90-minute sleep cycle (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-you-and-me/201307/your-sleep-cycle-revealed) but this time - like some others - I woke up mid-dream. I have no idea.

Comments

[reedrover]

Apparently a lot of people start having insomnia in middle life. I lost my superpower to sleep in/on any moving vehicle when I hit 40. I'm a very light sleeper now; when I want sounder sleep I exercise and then drink as much of an alcoholic beverage as I can stand (2-4 ounces of cider.) Achaosofkittens has massive issues sleeping, some of which he's mitigated with very well timed exercise.

[dianec42]

Thanks for posting! I enjoy reading slices o' life from old friends. (Yes, I should post more. Le sigh.)

I am also having increasing trouble sleeping as time goes by. You have my sympathy. (Also, if you find the magic bullet, please let me know!!)

[drwex]

There's no magic bullet, but there are a bunch of techniques.

[corylea]

Norman and I have both struggled with insomnia for years, and it has greatly impacted our physical and mental health. I encourage you to take your insomnia seriously and to get help for it right away.

*hug* I'm sorry you have this to deal with, and I hope it resolves soon.