The universe seems unpredictable at best. I feel it’s been very kind to me so far. But that feeling could easily change as I head into the hard chapter of my life, dealing with the loss that comes from aging.
Okay, “random” we can agree on. It was easy when we knew the odds and the stakes weren’t so high. Now, who knows and what’s it going to cost. Life isn’t fair they say. Or “We’ll see,” as the farmer said about his son’s broken leg.
I’ve solved my sleep problem by resolving to stay awake all night rather than take any sleep aid. This is in combination with perspicacity about my meals and caffeine intake. Eventually, after several sleepless days, I snapped back to my natural sleep routine.
I know from past experience that going 2 days with very little sleep makes my mind dysfunction and my emotions panic. I’ll do anything to avoid that scary feeling.
Pretty well. If I’m anxious and know it’s going to be difficult, then I take one 25mg hydroxyzine (Atarax). Most of the time I quickly fall asleep listening to an audio book. Three AM is like the middle of my second sleep cycle. I need the full eight or nine hours. I can respect anyone getting by with only seven. To do that I’d need to get in the habit of taking cold morning showers.
The universe is not a friendly place; it is cruel. It is serious mistake to think otherwise.
The universe seems unpredictable at best. I feel it’s been very kind to me so far. But that feeling could easily change as I head into the hard chapter of my life, dealing with the loss that comes from aging.
Okay, “random” we can agree on. It was easy when we knew the odds and the stakes weren’t so high. Now, who knows and what’s it going to cost. Life isn’t fair they say. Or “We’ll see,” as the farmer said about his son’s broken leg.
I love that story about the farmer and his son’s broken leg! It reminds me to look beyond the face value of things and take a longer view.
I’ve solved my sleep problem by resolving to stay awake all night rather than take any sleep aid. This is in combination with perspicacity about my meals and caffeine intake. Eventually, after several sleepless days, I snapped back to my natural sleep routine.
That’s fantastic! And the best solution of all! It takes discipline that I don’t have.
Come on! You most certainly do have DISCIPLINE!
I know from past experience that going 2 days with very little sleep makes my mind dysfunction and my emotions panic. I’ll do anything to avoid that scary feeling.
Yes, there’s a vast void to face; it’s fearsome. Escape is only thing considered.
There must be alternatives. What?
How’s sleep going these days? My new cycle seems to be sleep from 3 AM to 10 AM. Not ideal, but so much better than no or little sleep!
Pretty well. If I’m anxious and know it’s going to be difficult, then I take one 25mg hydroxyzine (Atarax). Most of the time I quickly fall asleep listening to an audio book. Three AM is like the middle of my second sleep cycle. I need the full eight or nine hours. I can respect anyone getting by with only seven. To do that I’d need to get in the habit of taking cold morning showers.