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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:07:42 +0000

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By: Sparrow

Sparrow — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:49:02 +0000

Re: scrip sleep aids — of course everyone reacts differently, but I took Lunesta in the worst of the panicky phase last month. The cure was worse than the disease, ultimately. I was able to sleep about 4-5 hours per, but the dreams were the reverse of restful, and I finally quit after I had a nightmare about being electrocuted and felt the shock go through my body. YMMV, of course.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:15:49 +0000

Aughhh… I meant to say I do NOT recommend using prescription drugs for sleep.

Bad typo!!!

By: Susanna

Susanna — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:13:16 +0000

J – I feel your pain. Good sleep often eludes me and it is critical that I have good sleep to function appropriately. And when I miss several nights of good sleep, I can feel my life spiraling out of control.

I found two things helped me:
1.) Exercise no matter what. It really does lift your mood and ultimately will help you sleep better on a more consistent bases.
2.) A prescription of Ambien. NO – I do recommend using prescription drugs fro sleep. But one thing I found that caused me to loose sleep was WORRYING about not getting any sleep. In the two months that I had the medication, I have ONLY had to take ONE pill. ONLY one. Just having it in my nightstand has helped me not to worry about sleeping because I know if it gets really bad, I can take one. (The one time I took the pill, I was working on a major project that had me neck deep in software licensing agreements and I was dreaming about termination clauses. It was truly awful.)

Enjoy your exercise today and sweet dreams!

- Susanna

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:20:01 +0000

Being a work from home mom I can relate to your time management issues. I have some days where all my ideas and planning work out perfectly – other days I give up and play with my son or take the dogs for walks etc.

I don’t have sleep problems but I did. I started using the Rebounder as a quick fitness tool and it works with detox so I feel better when jumping 5 minutes 6-10 times a day. I keep it in the living room so I see it all the time. I gave up coffee and all caffeine, get lots of fresh air and get off the computer at least an hour before going to bed. I found if I stay on the computer until I’m ready to go to bed my mind won’t shut down. I also use a whole food multi made from veggies and ingredients that are calming – no drugs or synthetics – just whole foods.

How much time a day are you looking to “work”? I had to set up work hours and stick to it as much as possible. I still have evening calls but that goes with the work. I also manage a boarding kennel for dogs and cats so that comes first – can’t have customers waiting on me to finish something on the computer.

Jeremy I don’t know if any of this helps. You know stressing over your lifestyle change is going to cause more stress, right? It’s not easy working for yourself at home but well worth it when you get it all worked out.
Best to you on your journey – you will get it worked out, it just takes time.
Robin

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Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:21:44 +0000

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John's Weight Loss Blog — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:56:24 +0000

I struggle with getting enough sleep, and frankly I think part of it is that I probably have sleep apnea. I really need to get it checked. One of the biggest benefits to my losing weight will hopefully be less snoring, which affects my wife.

By: Sparrow

Sparrow — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:31:46 +0000

Dude, *seriously*, I hear you on the exercise thing …. but I have found that life works a lot better when I allow my mood to follow my exercise upward rather than the other way around. I have just been through the most stressful time, bar none, of my life and I think the reason I bounced back really quite effectively instead of winding up hospitalized for panic attacks was clinging to my schedule of 3-5 cardio sessions a week. Especially with the dangerously flexible schedule you have right now … my advice would be to start *scheduling* exercise. The same time every day is optimal. As far as the sleep goes, it would be interesting to see if consistency in exertion would have a positive effect. In any case, can’t hurt.

By: Andrew is getting fit

Andrew is getting fit — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:54:04 +0000

Good luck with achieving these!

By: Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Kelly the Kitchen Kop — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:13:59 +0000

It's good to know I'm not the only one not getting enough sleep due to blogging. But we're both blogging about health issues, so we have to stay healthy! I admit I have too many 5 hour nights, but when I do, I try to be sure to get in some 7 or 8 hour nights somewhere that week. I often wish I didn't have to sleep - that's how much I love blogging, but yes, I know, that's dumb. My body needs to have down time. We have 4 kids and I also have a part time day care, so my only option is when everyone is in bed. It isn't easy...good thing I love it, huh? However, as I type this I can't keep my eyes open... still have to finish answering email then post tonight, it never ends! (Jeremy, I'm linking to your chicken posts, by the way.) Kelly the Kitchen Kops last blog post..Win 2 Free Tickets to see Sally Fallon at the Deidre Currie Festival