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lizw · 06-09-2008, 08:54 PM

I've 2 medical conditions which cause insomnia. (I'm not even sure that's how it's spelt!) And one of them also stops my body falling into REM sleep so I can have 8 hours sleep and look/feel like I've been up all night.

I can still also remember the days of sleeping fine too - 2.5 years ago.

Lack of sleep, makes me mental too - so at times I have very unstable emotions. It sucks really but I can't change (unless I want to take sleeping pills which I don't) so I try to accept it.

There are some great tips here for you.

For myself when I lie in bed and can't get to sleep, I try not to get upset about. I don't think about how the next day I am going to be a nutter, as that makes me even more tense. I try and let my mind drift and think about pleasant things and try reminding myself that if I can't sleep at least I am resting.

I've had the vivid dream thing too. I got it when I was taking a certain type of medication. The doctor told me there is a name for what you described but for the life of me I can't remember it. I think it is to do with not being completely asleep but not being completely awake either.

Be great to hear what you find works for you.
Liz

06-09-2008, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
lizw God's Kid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,561	It can be hard going I've 2 medical conditions which cause insomnia. (I'm not even sure that's how it's spelt!) And one of them also stops my body falling into REM sleep so I can have 8 hours sleep and look/feel like I've been up all night. I can still also remember the days of sleeping fine too - 2.5 years ago. Lack of sleep, makes me mental too - so at times I have very unstable emotions. It sucks really but I can't change (unless I want to take sleeping pills which I don't) so I try to accept it. There are some great tips here for you. For myself when I lie in bed and can't get to sleep, I try not to get upset about. I don't think about how the next day I am going to be a nutter, as that makes me even more tense. I try and let my mind drift and think about pleasant things and try reminding myself that if I can't sleep at least I am resting. I've had the vivid dream thing too. I got it when I was taking a certain type of medication. The doctor told me there is a name for what you described but for the life of me I can't remember it. I think it is to do with not being completely asleep but not being completely awake either. Be great to hear what you find works for you. Liz __________________ ....blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.