Awwww Cherry,
So sorry you can't sleep, n wish I had some words of wisdom, I know you've tried just about everything...'Definitely not advocating it..... but a beer used to help me drift off... before being treated with meds...
Sending heaps of sleepy dust via the modem, n so hope you can sleep soon....
Huge Hugs n so happy to see you.... x

Thanks, Seek. The sleepy dust didn't quite make it the distance, but the thought was lovely!

Me, me, me! I'm in the same boat. I've been fighting off sleep since this afternoon, now I cant fall asleep! Grrrrr!!

How've you been otherwise Cherry? I've missed you:-)

Hugs.,
Deb

Thanks, Deb...I've been having a rough time. My doc decided to abruptly eliminate my Fentanyl a few days ago after I said the side effects were so difficult.

I was a heartbeat away from the hospital when I talked to her nurse who ordered me back on the patch until I could see my doc. She was horrified and told me they advise their patients to NEVER just stop like that! The doc also put me on Prednisone at the same time...what was she thinking???

My pain is less now that I'm wearing the patch again, but my moods are crazy and sleep...what's that?

Ah, geez! Don't you hate being yanked around like that?

Breathe and one moment at a time......

I started doing a lot of reading. And sometimes writing. A friend of mine takes up her dining room table with huge puzzles.

Hang in there.
Tonna

I thought this was an " is anyone up " thread.
Didn't know y'all were talkin' insomnia in general..
IT SUCKS.
I'm lucky to be in a break from it due to meds.
It's torture..combined with pain..it's hell. My sympathies, ladies.
Hugs..jc

I hope you all got some sleep by now!
I'm with Seekn, If meds allow, a beer could help. The hops can make you sleepy.
Sleep pillows made with hop flowers are soothing too. I'm not sure that will do it for ya.
Sometimes the pain keeps you awake. No fun.
The longest time I have gone without sleep was 7 days. I just could not sleep.
Best wishes. :)

7 days..... Geez, Hero....that's awful. I think I feel asleep about 5am or so. My longest stretch without sleep was 2 and 1/2 days. I thought that was awful.

Anybody not sleeping tonight..... I'd highly recommend watching 'Redneck Island', on CMT. Very effective!

I got 2 hours of sleep...up at 11:30. I used to think that starting my day at 4:00 was early, but that would be a gift, now!

Cherry & Deb,
I really hope you both can get some restful sleep. Yeah, It can make you insane. I'm speaking / writing from personal experience. Scary stuff. I was in a very dark place. Almost didn't make it out.

2 and 1/2 days is definitely a long time to stay awake! 2 hours is not enough sleep to keep ya going all day, for sure! It is so difficult when your meds are giving you insomnia.

Redneck Island? Deb, Did you make that up? lol What kind of show is it?

Cherry, good to see you here. Missed you! Sorry you can't sleep, it must be going around! Your day is my night, but they do cross over......if you are ever bored and I'm on.....happy to just talk x

Thinking of you wishing heavy eyelids and deep relaxation to come to you right when u need it! Love Lisa x