I haven't slept since Tues. night...

and it's weirding me out.  I tried everything last night, and nothing worked.  I think I was just too worked up.  And now you would think I would be falling on my face, but I don't feel the least bit sleepy.  Tired but not sleepy.
Sleepless in Florida,
Yoda

[avisg]

hey hun,
Sorry to here I slept well last night but the two nights before that were terrible ... Maybe it the time of year ,, Is there a full moon this week?LOL.....Do you have any melation around that you could try.
Is it a stress thing ,sometimes I have a hard time turning my mind off ? I sure do hope it get better .
avis

[IBKleen]

Although it is lovely having coffee with you at 5 am, I agree...YOU NEED SLEEP!! And so do I.

I can't figure out what threw my schedule off, but something has effected me the last few nights---apparently you as well.

Whenever this happens, I assume it is something subconcious, and since you have a lot going on, maybe it is just that.

I think it is temporary and we will get back on track. Tonight I WILL try the Tylenol PM. I hope you get some good rest.

If not....coffee at 5????????? LOL

[johnnykelly]

Yes,sleeping is hard to come bye.I remember when i went to rehab,medical-detox. the institute used as long as the patient wasent also addicted valium(benzodiazepam)on a 7 day taper starting at35mgs tapering 5mgs a day 35-30-25 etc.Even that didnt help ,i was awake all night for the first week or so.The lack of sleep was a contributing factor, to make it an extremly long affair.So hang in there. This to shall pass. john

[FLaddict]

WOW, ELAVIL NOT WORKING NO MO' ??? MY DOC BUMPED ME UP TO 3 B4 BEDTIME.

THATS SO STRANGE, CAUSE I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME ISSUE BUT ITS MORE ABOUT FALLING ASLEEP FOR ME AND THEN WHEN HUBBY IS LEAVING IN THE MORNING HE WAKES ME UP GIVING ME A SMOOCH AND THEN I HAVE A HARD TIME FALLING BACK ASLEEP, WHICH IRRITATES ME MORE THAN NIGHTTIME DOES. (HOWEVER NOW THAT I KNOW THE COFFEE IS ON AT 5AM WITH YOU AND B I MAY JUST DRAG MY LAZY BUTT UP)  

[lurker]

OK, this is too odd.  I'm not sleeping well either since Sunday night, really bad Tuesday and last night. Awake more than asleep - no pain, no worries, just can't sleep.  I have been working a TON lately and it's been hard to shut my mind off at night but I'm not worried about anything.  The really odd part is I'm a bit tired, but not sleepy and have plenty of energy.  So, I'll bring out my hot cocoa at 2am and join you all (I'm on the west coast)

[allaboutmary]

O.K. now this is freaking me out.  I have not slept the past 2 nights and doesn't look like I will be sleeping tonight.  Took 3 advil pm's last night, no help.  I did sleep almost around the clock for 2 days after Thanksgiving. I'm so tired but I just toss and turn now.  It must be a full moon, and I must be a vampire or warewolf or something. I hate this. I've had to work this week, so tired and then I will probably sleep the whole weekend away again.  

[grievingwidow]

I sent you a PM

[Yoda99]

Good morning!  I slept until 6:30 a.m.  I'm trying to get ready for school, but I'll be right back.
Love,
Yoda

[Yoda99]

I was going to post back to you ladies last night but the phone rang.  It was my daughter and she presented a sob story to me about needing money, etc.  Normally this would've kept me awake, but I think because I was already so tired, it pushed me over the edge.  I got in bed and collapsed.  I woke up around midnight, and then went back to sleep.  Next thing I know it's 6:30 in the morning.  Sorry I missed coffee.  I hope both of you were able to get some sleep also.
And I should've mentioned to the others whey I was so over excited Weds. night and yesterday.  Since my divorce I have been renting and now because of the market and because my son is working for a company that builds custom homes, I may have a chance of getting a house with a lease to own option.  It's a house that's been hard for them to sell, but it would be a huge break for me right now.  I don't work, I go to college and no one else in their right mind would give me a loan.  That's what got me so worked up.  Even though I was upset with my son when he dropped out of college (he promises to go back), he has worked himself up to drafting manager with this company and the powers that be really, really like him.  So anyway, I normally have a hard time going to sleep but I guess I was just too excited to sleep Tues. night.  Like I said, not one wink.  Fortunately I slept last night because I have a final today.  
Thanks to all of you for your concern.  And I do think that this time of year causes all of us light sleepers problems.  I don't know if it's the weather, full moon, whatever.  If I get another good nights sleep tonight, I should be fine.
Much love,
Yoda

[MICHAEL_777]

If anyone has access to dry saunas try using it for about 30 min; one hour before bedtime.  If you don't have access to a sauna then a hot bath before bed works too.  If you feel like you're not going to sleep a couple of hours before bedtime then exercise.  The exercise doesn't have to be strenuous and needs to be fun.  When I don't feel like lifting weights or cardio on the elyptical machine; I dance.  Turn on your favorite music and practice those moves you wouldn't think of doing in public.  The dancing will help burn off the extra energy and lauging at yourself will ease your mind.

Yoda:  Glad to hear your sandman came back.  I researched the design of the house you sent me and the layout is incredible.  I'm wishing you good luck and blessings on the closing.  PM me with any questions on the closing process.  There are loopholes and pitfalls you'll need to watch out for.  Love and Strength to you!

[IBKleen]

Yoda---I slept last night also. I think I am finally back on my schedule after a short "sleep relapse"...LOL

I mentioned that I thought for you it was having so much on my mind with school..the kids....and the house. I can't wait to hear about the house. Glad that you were able to clear your mind last night and rest.

Enjoy your day lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lurker]

Well, I feel asleep at 10:30 and woke to the alarm at 6am  I feel good - my body was exhausted and my mind finally let it have some rest.
Have a great day all - Yoda - Good luck with the house That would be so great for you!!

[1eagle]

You have helped so many here you may need some yourself. I had good luck with benadryl for sleep. I also used valium (judiciously) when I was doing it. i found the hot water helped. Glad to hear that ya got a prospective house deal to keep you busy, that may be beneficial in more ways than one. Stay strong and I don't need to tell you that people are here for you. Best of everything in this new world.

[liscamdave]

What is going on???? Why can't you sleep? Are you ok????
I am here for a bit, please let me know you are ok./...

oxox, Lisa

[Yoda99]

   Lisa, I know you've already left work and probably won't see this post until Monday, but don't worry.  It's all good.  I have never been a great "sleeper", and I just got over excited.  I ended up not sleeping at all Tuesday night and I'm sure everyone could tell on Wednesday because I was kind of spacey (spacier than normal, lol).  I sent you a pm and also an email, so when you get to a computer be sure to check.
   IBKleen, you are very perceptive and have already figured out a lot of my problem.  Thanks for being so caring.  And I am sorry I missed that 5 am coffee, well not too sorry actually.  I don't think anyone made it this morning, did they?
   Steph, I am "Yogi bear" and Kim is "Lizzie Boo Boo" courtesy of Bowhunter when he was here.  lol  We'll try to let you know about that early coffee break next time, ok?  About the Elavil, when the doctor first put me on it, in no time I was knocked out and fast asleep.  And it seemed to help my depression.  After all it is an antidepressant.  But it doesn't make me sleepy anymore even though my dosage has been increased to 50 mg.  It does seem to help with my pain though.  Speaking of pain, I hope you are feeling better and that your pain is subsiding.  I worry about you.
   lurker, you're too funny.  Unless you just happen to be up at 2 o'clock in the morning, you should pass on that early coffee get-together!  lol  Thanks for the good luck wishes on the house.  I really need some good luck for a change!  Glad you slept last night too and got some rest.
   Allaboutmary, I doubt you're a werewolf or vampire! lol  If so, then stay down there in Port Charlotte.  I think we should put together a "what and what not to do" list for sleep since lack of sleep is a major withdrawal symptom.  Are you in the medical field?  Maybe you could do it for us.  Hope you get rested up.
   Cindy, I pm'd you back.  Actually I think there are a couple of pms you might've missed from me because you didn't answer my questions.  Check for me, ok?
   Michael, thank you for the suggestions.  I know I need to get back into exercising.  Thank you also for offering help about the house.  I will definitely take you up on that.  I've never bought a house by myself before, and this is an offer I can't refuse!  Then I'll have room and when all you friends come down to Florida, you'll have a place to stay for free.  I'm only about 1 1/2 hours from Disney.
   1eagle (your name looks like teagle without my cheaters on, lol), you are very kind.  Thank you for the suggestions and the good luck wishes.
   Avis, I didn't mean to leave you out.  I think I posted to you when I came home from lunch (about Newhope).  I hope you get another decent night's sleep.  Actually the full moon was on the 24th, so we were pretty close to it when all this crazy stuff started happening.
   And johnnykelly, I sent a pm to you.  Thank you for the encouragement.
Ok, I think we can put this post to bed now.  hahahahahahaha
Thank you all for your concern.  You guys are the best!
Much love,
Yoda a/k/a Restless Sleeper  :)