Sleepless Nights

Kätzchen · 10-07-2013, 01:00 PM

My routine has not been quite the same, for years now, it would seem: Thanks for your idea, Slowpurr! Would you believe that when I read the strand of thought in your post, 'Let's make the best of the hand that was dealt', was channeled in the voice of a certain person I used to play cards with (the very British Englander, Mrs. Kindred: She and her husband were farmers who lived nearby our farm, when I was growing up - she taught me a lot about rules to certain card games)?

My day began about an hour ago and I may get some sleep tonight, it would seem: The first thing I do, after making coffee, is check my personal email for notifications and feedback from potential employers, which I got nothing from anyone on the employment search front, but I did get a rather interesting note, authored by an unlikely source at the State of Oregon employment agency.

The short version of the backstory: Because I took steps to renew yet another unemployment claim, doing so invokes a rather long process to be approved to access benefits set aside in the applicants name (in this case, mine). While completing the long and arduous application for benefits on the State agency website, I noticed that elements of my process were not being duly recorded, on my side of the domain. I took advantage of drafting a professional response and inquiry and sent my letter of communication via their website. Three days later, after our initial exchange off-site (via emails), I got an unexpected compliment this morning from that official. This was his brief communique from this morning:

"Ms XXXXX, your professionalism and courtesy are unparalleled. You are welcome anytime."

Mr. (his last name is remarkably similar to his style of brief one-liners), gave me the first smile of my day. And because I feel a bit irreverant this morning, I do admit his one liner felt almost as if he was pushing my, 'I am flirting with you', envelope. I count myself fortunate that I have taken the time to practice kicking around or flexing certain skill sets, over the years.

Nevertheless, it is brief moments of joy like this that help me get a bit of rest after a sleepless night.

girllikeu2 · 10-07-2013, 05:13 PM

OMG. It seems that as I get older I do NOT sleep anymore (though my body screams for sleep). Stress is definitely a factor but not the whole story. I blame it all on peri-menopause (which makes all stress seem INSURMOUNTABLE!) Love to my people who suffer with me through 3 AM wake ups for no darn good reason.

MsTinkerbelly · 10-07-2013, 09:04 PM

I am not having trouble going to sleep, but staying asleep has become nearly impossible. Low blood sugar wake ups, shaking sweating and delusional...unable to go back to sleep. The max dose of Lipitor, awake at 4 am and no hope of getting back to sweet dreams... I already look like near death due to the heart atack, add no sleep and i scare small children.

Different than your issues i guess, but i will be darned if i'm taking yet another pill just to sleep! How do you all go BACK to sleep when you wake up?

homoe · 05-26-2018, 05:00 PM

A comfy reclining chair does it for me..

introverted1 · 05-26-2018, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

A comfy reclining chair does it for me..

That, and timed release melatonin...Katzchen, or anybody...I recommend this product if you still suffer from sleeplessness!

homoe · 05-27-2018, 05:35 PM

Perhaps this might help?

10-07-2013, 01:00 PM	#1
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Relationship Status: No thanks, I am not available. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,202 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,460 Thanked 33,609 Times in 10,706 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	My routine has not been quite the same, for years now, it would seem: Thanks for your idea, Slowpurr! Would you believe that when I read the strand of thought in your post, 'Let's make the best of the hand that was dealt', was channeled in the voice of a certain person I used to play cards with (the very British Englander, Mrs. Kindred: She and her husband were farmers who lived nearby our farm, when I was growing up - she taught me a lot about rules to certain card games)? My day began about an hour ago and I may get some sleep tonight, it would seem: The first thing I do, after making coffee, is check my personal email for notifications and feedback from potential employers, which I got nothing from anyone on the employment search front, but I did get a rather interesting note, authored by an unlikely source at the State of Oregon employment agency. The short version of the backstory: Because I took steps to renew yet another unemployment claim, doing so invokes a rather long process to be approved to access benefits set aside in the applicants name (in this case, mine). While completing the long and arduous application for benefits on the State agency website, I noticed that elements of my process were not being duly recorded, on my side of the domain. I took advantage of drafting a professional response and inquiry and sent my letter of communication via their website. Three days later, after our initial exchange off-site (via emails), I got an unexpected compliment this morning from that official. This was his brief communique from this morning: "Ms XXXXX, your professionalism and courtesy are unparalleled. You are welcome anytime." Mr. (his last name is remarkably similar to his style of brief one-liners), gave me the first smile of my day. And because I feel a bit irreverant this morning, I do admit his one liner felt almost as if he was pushing my, 'I am flirting with you', envelope. I count myself fortunate that I have taken the time to practice kicking around or flexing certain skill sets, over the years. Nevertheless, it is brief moments of joy like this that help me get a bit of rest after a sleepless night. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

10-07-2013, 05:13 PM	#2
girllikeu2 Member How Do You Identify?: Dingbat Relationship Status: Facebook Official Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: *** Posts: 699 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 720 Thanked 1,099 Times in 288 Posts Rep Power**: 15433228	OMG. It seems that as I get older I do NOT sleep anymore (though my body screams for sleep). Stress is definitely a factor but not the whole story. I blame it all on peri-menopause (which makes all stress seem INSURMOUNTABLE!) Love to my people who suffer with me through 3 AM wake ups for no darn good reason.

10-07-2013, 09:04 PM	#3
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,901 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am not having trouble going to sleep, but staying asleep has become nearly impossible. Low blood sugar wake ups, shaking sweating and delusional...unable to go back to sleep. The max dose of Lipitor, awake at 4 am and no hope of getting back to sweet dreams... I already look like near death due to the heart atack, add no sleep and i scare small children. Different than your issues i guess, but i will be darned if i'm taking yet another pill just to sleep! How do you all go BACK to sleep when you wake up?

05-26-2018, 05:00 PM	#4
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05-27-2018, 05:35 PM	#6
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Perhaps this might help?