Have you ever suffered insomnia? Lord, sometimes when you need the sleep, insomnia is a terrible curse. Back in my early days as a TV producer I always had the craziest deadlines to meet, so I'd stay up late working, editing and supervising. Sometimes I'd only sleep for about 2hrs in 2days. Yes! It was that bad (or should I say awesome cos I kinda liked it). I can't say if I liked my insomnia days totally... No I don't think I did because eye bags felt my face was their place of birth.
So what causes insomnia?
According to Wikipedia, the causes of insomnia are "very plenty". From heart disease, to certain illnesses, and even stimulants, caffeine being a serious offender in this category. So many things are responsible for insomnia, but back then it was simply my workload which I totally enjoyed.
Now, as I'm typing this I'm wondering what might be the cause of the resurrection of insomnia in my life. For the past 3days I've only slept 2hrs during the wee hours. Ouch! I honestly don't feel the sleep coming anytime soon! Eeeesh! *exhales deeply*. How to "away" this insomnia... In the past (I'm talking 2yrs ago), vodka and rum would keep me company through the night (on the days I wasn't working), but I gave up on them along time ago. Now that I'm thinking about it all, it's not like they helped my insomnia problem in anyway. No! They simply "almost" turned me into an alcohol addict (trust me, you don't want to hear about it).
Oh well, as I fight this insomnia, I'm going to look for a new found love to keep me company while my eyes and mind battle hard to fall asleep. Wait a second! I'm just going to workout! Yes! I'll workout, sweat, take my bath and maybe I'll find some sleep.
Have you ever suffered insomnia? If you're reading this now, then maybe you're already in the club. LOL.
Please leave your comments and suggestions below!
Life is beautIFU!
Ifu I hop your not thinkin much at nite cos it do cause it, plz try and be catchin sleep at nite our body need it. Insomnia can only happen to me when I ve a huge tin to tackle.
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DeleteI suffered insomnia for a long time after my marriage broke up. It was due to depression and confusion and fear of tomorrow. I was stressed out. But then I started taking time to rest and my sleep pattern returned to normal. These days when I can't asleep I take time to rest and then I regain myself afterwards. So my first advice to u is to check if u are stressed up lately and then rest during the day. If by chance your system is like mine u will feel better. If not see a doctor but pls don't do alcohol it's no good.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear... I'm sorry about the marriage. I trust you're better now...muah
DeleteU hav bin over working u Brians.. no mata the mata I just want u to know tht ther is alwz a way out.. every problem has a solution and an expiring date.. I suffered from insomnia while I was pregnant of my baby, it was my first, I was scared of some many thing and my husband was nt helping matas, over tym I had BP problems, it was nt easy back then, they almost induced my baby out, but God saw me thru.. tht why I said every issues tht keeps u so depressed, frustrated, emotional down, helpless all has an expiring date.. u have to calm down,work less, work out in the evenings and a take a cold bath if possible, drink either a glass of milk or chew bananas and pray..leave it all to God.. like u would alwz say.. life is beautiful.. it is well
ReplyDeleteYea I do find it difficult to sleep at night but I found out a secret that works for me. I make sure I eat cucumber at night before i go to bed and it not only makes me sleep it relaxes all my vains. So u can try it
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips dear
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