One of the biggest (okay, they're all big) problems in dealing with the Fibro cycle is getting enough quality sleep. I probably spend more time in my bed awake, hoping to sleep, tha anctually sleeping. I take Ambien CR, which helps me sleep through the night, but I find it difficult to get to sleep. Regular Ambien puts me out like a light, only to awaken a few hours later--and I do mean awake. If I don't take anything, I cannot turn my mind off. I saw it described as "monkey mind" today; pretty good description. All that awake time gives me plenty of time to think. I keep a small notebook on my nightstand so I can jot down a "to-do" or a plot idea (I'm a writer).
Most days I try to take a nap; I used to avoid napping, thinking it would prevent me from sleeping at night, but I find no difference. Most people who know me know better than to call from 1:30-3:30, which is when I nap. I have to wait until 1:30 unless Young and the Restless is really boring. Got to have my daily dose of Genoa City!
I'm leaving for vacation next week; I'll be gone three weeks, so I don't know if I'l be posting or not because I don't know when I'll have internet signal. The first two weeks, hubby and I will be soaking up sun in Ft. Lauderdale, then I'm spending a week with my daughter in Miami. She does a lot of writing and I should be able to get a connection there.
If you're interested in reading my articles, I can be found at: www.helium.com/show/399818. I am so excited that some of my articles are highly rated and I've earned 5 whole cents so far! As you know, I keep a positive outlook on everything--that 5 cents more than I had last week, AND I can say that my writing has actually made me some money! I also have a store at Cafepress with some very cool stuff. www.cafepress.com/plus_attitude Check it out!
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