I'm not sure why but every morning this week I've woken up at about 2 AM. I lie in bed for awhile, shifting positions, trying relaxation & playing other little mind games with myself until I give up and get up. Jim is sleeping soundly. He's so fortunate--his head hits the pillow and he's out until morning.
The cat, who sleeps on the bed, scurries out to the kitchen with me. "Look, Mom. Ari & I are out of water. I'm thirsty."
"Okay, Slim. Here's water for you, Buddy."
I put the coffee on...
and decide to follow the advice I give to my patients--"If you wake up & can't get back to sleep, get out of bed. Sit in a comfortable chair, read until you're tired and then go back to bed." Today on Fresh Air, I heard about an article on Edward Snowden in the new issue of Vanity Fair--perfect. Two other magazines join the stack just in case.
I have a warm fire, my comfy chair & some reading. You know what--it worked! I slept in the chair for probably another hour. Didn't get to the Snowden article but the weekend is ahead. It's a good thing I hadn't planned to lay my head down at work & get forty winks because I was busy today. That extra bit of sleep in the chair was helpful.
But boy, I sure am tired tonight. May sleep tuck you in tonight & wake you up when you choose. Good night from the end of the road.
I love the long summer days but I don't get near as much sleep as I do in the winter. That sun light coming through the windows at 5:30 gets my attention whether I want it to or not. You have so many exciting things going through your brain that I'm not surprised you aren't sleeping as much. Hope last night was better.
ReplyDeleteWhen I awake during the night, I have a bowl of ceral (the only time I eat cereal) then go back to bed with my book and read until I fall asleep. (I use a battery powered reading light). Has work good for me for years.
ReplyDeleteMoving from east to west I have trouble sleeping past 4 AM. Central time seems to agree with me most and Pacific time with my husband. Hopefully, things will smooth out soon.
ReplyDeleteI've never had trouble sleeping. Unless I do something dumb, like have a coffee later in the evening than I should.
ReplyDeleteDrives my wife nuts that I can be asleep within minutes of going to bed.
I have the same problem only mine is at 3am. I don't think I'd ever go back to sleep if I drank coffee at that point. David is like just like Jim or was until the Myeloma. Head hits the pillow, he's asleep. I have even more trouble when they flip the time back and forth an hour.
ReplyDeleteHow is David doing, Sherry? Time change & full moon--uh oh. 3 AM sometimes for me too & yup--no coffee!
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