Saturday, January 31, 2009

no sleep


I have been having trouble sleeping for MONTHS.... It either takes me hours to fall asleep (going to bed at 11:30 and not falling asleep until 3:00 or so!) or I fall asleep pretty quick and then I am up five and six times in one night. I never realized how much not having a good night's sleep can affect a person! There have been times where I thought, "If I could just fall asleep and stay asleep, I'd need a full week, just to catch up!" Someone suggested Benadryl 4 days ago~and I think I may have found my new best friend!! Tuesday night I took it about a half hour before bed and when I woke up Wednesday morning, I realized that it was the first time I had slept through the night in about 3 months!! I can't seem to shack the "hangover" feeling I have in the mornings though. But, I'll take an hour of walking in a daze over no sleep anyday!! For all of those that are going to suggest that I see my doctor, don't worry.... I'm making an appointment for this coming week!
But, for now, Benadryl at bedtime for me:)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

try tylentol pm. does not make you feel so spacey. well for you..not as spacey!! just kidding...

The Via Colony said...

I've been taking it off and on to sleep during this pregnancy. I'm glad you've found something that works for you. The only thing I suggest is not taking it every night for too many nights in a row. Every time I take it for more than 3 nights in a row and then DON'T take...it is an AWFUL night. It takes EVEN LONGER to get to sleep and even when I do sleep I wake up a ton or don't feel rested at all. There's my 2 cents=) Can't wait to see you sunday!