I just went two nights getting only a couple hours sleep. It is amazing what it does to you. Today I felt like I was hit by a truck all day. RA sufferers cannot handle going without sleep. I have definitely learned that. As soon as I suffer from sleep deprivation, I feel the RA coming on. So I say, no matter what you have to do - Ambien - whatever. We have to get our sleep. Those two days feel like they cost me a month of improvement.
Oh wait, thats what I did constantly about 2 months ago but now I never do.....
I agree roxy, not being able to sleep is the worst. It seems to make our day so much harder to struggle through! Are you able to nap during the day at least?
I hope when Brett comes home, you & he can structure life so there's a lot less stress and sleep comes more easily. No sleep is not a good thing. What makes you think Roxy is going to even be interested in sleeping then?boy, i have just the opposite problem....all i want to do is sleep. it's like the slightest activity and i'm out for a couple of hours. don't know which is worse!I'm with you Starmom....been very sleepy and sleep very well at night. Although I don't allow myself tp sleep during the day, or I WILL have a problem sleeping at night.
I done both at times. I think sleeping all the time is worse because you miss life and then everyone thinks you are just lazy. That isn't what it is, but you still get the treatment.
When you are awake all night, they think you are industrious.
Physically, I'd rather sleep. I'm never regular with it any more, the complete opposite of how I used to be. I spend half the night on the couch and half in the bed because both get so uncomfortable.
Sometimes, when I'm asleep, I'm not so aware of the pain. That's why like it better.
But then I have the hardest time going to bed. I can't shut my brain off. I never get enough sleep and am always tired. Then, some weekends, I sleep the entire day away.
I guess I hate both. I just want to be regulated.
I slept way better last night and I feel better because of it. I am sure my ankle is sprained. The thing is, the sprain made just that foot flare and I kept having nightmares like I needed a foot amputation
The point of this thread in my exhaustion was, I was not able to sleep because I was stressing. I should have taken ambien but didn't. I don't like how Ambien makes me feel. Anyway, from now, I will. Lack of sleep really makes me feel like I am flaring, flu like and achey.
I sleep better since the water exercise. I am exhausted afterwards and I have to nap but not too long. I think I need to be more active to sleep better. Maybe Brett and I can think of some exercise for me to help me sleep better
Yeah, I think your stress levels will improve when you get your baby home again. Be real careful with your foot. We break easy. If you keep the hiking, etc., maybe you could look into some extra bracing for your feet. You might have to find a foot specialist to get it done, but it might enable you to do what you love a lot longer. Besides, keep activity is so much better overall for our bodies.
Now, you make me want to meet Brett. What's he like?
Linda, I think you're dreaming now. But don't wake up, maybe it will be real.sooooooooooo you want me to talk about Brett Oh Roxy, I understand. My last boyfriend was a long distance relationship. I was so in love with him and it just killed me being apart. I like how you talk about him. I look forward to your reunion. He sounds wonderful.Oh Roxy, he is such a hunk! And the way you describe him is so beautiful. Perhaps you should print out your description of Brett and paste it somewhere and when you have a disagreement, read it. Perhaps we all should do that. It would be good therapy! HMMMMMMMM.Roxy, What a beautiful tribute to Brett. you are lucky to have him in your life. It's ironic that what makes you sleep is exercise and that's so hard to do with RA. I think you have the right idea about the water exercise. I can't wait to go back to my program because it makes such a difference in how I feel physically and emotionally too.
Yes, if you want to get rid of him, I'll take a chance on him. But he sounds perfect for you.
You'll be together soon.
Thanks you guys. He called me tonight and made me promise to go out and look at the full moon tonight so he would know we are looking at the same moon. He promised he will sing me Harvest Moon and dance with me under it when he got back. I tried to talk him into singing to me on the phone but he wouldn't do it with the guys thereYou do need to acknowledge that to yourself. This is a hard time for you. All the people you love most are separated from you and right now you really need them. I know what that kind of loneliness is like and how hard it is when you feel that bad and have all these decisions to make.
When you hug your pillow tonight, remember that the most natural thing for you to feel is sad and lonely. It's what makes you human. I'm awfully glad you are human. And that you are thinking of Harvest Moons.
Roxy-I think you should print out what you wrote and give it to Brett. He can take it with him when he goes out of town again. It is very nice. He is cute, too! Is that yalls house in the background? I feel like you all are part of my family. We share our deepest feelings here, but the things that we know about most people right away, we dont know at all about each other. It really made me smile to see a picture of Brett because it makes me feel like I know you more Roxy.Roxy it sounds as if you have a man who is gorgeous on the inside as he is on the outside. And definitely no question of love with you two! Makes me kinda sad that you two can't be together more often. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder but they forgot to put in about the loneliness!!
I think looking at the same moon is so romantic and sweet! You are one lucky lady!
I know I am lucky and thank you for letting me go on and on and on about him. He will be back in 2 weeks and 2 days. Put up with me PLEEEEEZDo you have any idea how refreshing it is to hear a woman talk about her man in such wonderful terms?