Posted by Katt on March 16, 2009 at 08:18:52:In Reply to: how do you while away the hours? posted by F43 on March 15, 2009 at 13:31:32:
Over the holidays, when my insomnia was at its worst and I had no meds to cope except for OTC, which did not work anyway, I would get up and get online under my electric blanket. It was storming out and we were snowed in, so travel was difficult. I would just listen to the wind howl at 3 am and the Internet and my cat were my sole companions. That's how I discovered this forum of others who could not sleep well. I think it was comforting in a small way to know I was not completely alone and there were others who understood what it's like, but at the same time it led to more ruminating about lack of sleep. Other times I would watch movies. Always there was the anxiety of how I would feel the next day from lack of sleep. I'm grateful that I've got meds that are helping somewhat. Being up and alone all night is one of the most lonely experiences anyone could have. I hope i don't have any more of those nights.