tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post5570113803722412618..comments2023-08-02T00:36:54.957-07:00Comments on Take me as I am: This sleep issue is getting to meJodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386797321945955810noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-8874331483881131142010-05-28T20:59:16.155-07:002010-05-28T20:59:16.155-07:00The suggestions above are all great and I strongly...The suggestions above are all great and I strongly urge you to try them out. I also understand your retisence to take a sleeping pill in a depressive state, but here's the thing, the sleeping pills I have were actually prescribed to me BY my last psychiatrist. He told me quality and amount of sleep was extremely important and that it would help with the depression to get plenty of sleep. I rarely used them only because I didn't need them often, and when I did I didn't think of them until it was too late. But, I would urge you to reconsider.<br /><br />I'm glad you found a job posting you're excited about! I hope they call you and it works out! Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-72543980789621966242010-05-27T08:30:16.094-07:002010-05-27T08:30:16.094-07:00Fingers crossed for the call back on the job! I a...Fingers crossed for the call back on the job! I agree with Aunt, you need to make sure you are active enough during the day to be able to sleep. And exercise is good for depression, all those good natural chemicals in the brain get going and you feel good. Meditation is also another good choice. I had to practice at it to get my mind to shut off and get into the meditation but it does help me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569843147080971050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-78700628529455024052010-05-26T13:15:56.850-07:002010-05-26T13:15:56.850-07:00Have you tried doing some relaxation meditations? ...Have you tried doing some relaxation meditations? Here's some websites with really good ones.<br /><br />http://www.meditationoasis.com/podcast/listen-to-podcast/<br /><br />http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/<br /><br />I pop my ipod on and by the end I'm limp as a noodle and ready for some shut eye.<br /><br />Valerian root is also a great suggestion. My bfff uses it on occasion and swears by it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-15034596112884674082010-05-26T12:40:08.069-07:002010-05-26T12:40:08.069-07:00About sleeping... a few things come to mind. Try ...About sleeping... a few things come to mind. Try Melantonin (I'm not sure if thats spelled right) it's a natural sleep aid remedy. Found in the vitamins section. Or even Valerian Root. That is a natural relaxant. I don't like natural stuff, but I know valerian root works. Are you keeping yourself active enough during the day, in order to tire yourself out so that your brain is too tired to run the wheel? <br /><br />I always shut the light off, leave the TV on. I hope you find a way to get some zzz's soon and good luck on that job call!Furry Bottomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126096393524594755noreply@blogger.com