Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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I had two sleepless nights about two weeks ago. There was a delay at the pharmacy and my antipsychotic couldn't be refilled. And I can't sleep without it (should I worry about that?). So I was up all night and with oh so many thoughts! So I did a lot of writing. It helped. So I was wondering, What do you do to get through your sleepless nights?
The Night Shift in Never Never Land
Its three in the morning and I cant sleep
The clock on the wall just seems to be telling me time is slipping away
With thoughts racing through my mind
Im tired but I cant sit still
Lying on the bed just seems to makes it worse
But its peaceful at this time the world seems so still
No movement in air, just the street light for company
But this the time for rest and I cant sleep
As the clock hits four
Im frustrated even more
Its time to take my feet out the door
I walk for awhile worried the police maybe called
A crazy guys walking around while where all trying to sleep
Because house owners dogs seem to go completely mental at any strangers at this time of day
My head been cleared as I start to make it back to the door
Its five in the morning the birds start to sing
That damn kookaburras laugh still seems to echo through my head
I know its late, I need some sleep
Just a little to get me through the day
Just as my head hits the pillow my eyes too tired to stay open
I hear the next door neighbours complaining the guy next doors had his lights on all night again.
This wakes me up as they talk in the drive
Oh well, Im up now, theres coffee to be had
As I sit and drink my fill, I think to myself
Tomorrow night, if nothing else I can go through all this all again
Sometimes if i'm only a little way into the night i'll go watch tv downstairs and have a drink of milk.
I've not been sleeping well at all lately though, 3 hours at the least and 6 hours at the most. I just want a good and proper night's sleep...