Wellness

[NoelSeven]

On 2/26/2015 Marienkaefer2 said: I think everyone needs a different amount to feel their best. My optimal amount is and always has been nine hours. For example, if I need to get up at 6am, I need to go to bed by 9pm. I usually don't have trouble falling asleep. I usually fall asleep within a couple minutes. But I do sometimes have trouble waking up during the night, usually when I have something stressful going on the next day. Also, I tend to get distracted in the evening, and I don't always get to bed early enough. I've been working on no computer/tablet after 8pm and tv off at nine. Not always successful, though.

My daughter goes to bed early on weeknights. She reads for an hour and then it's lights off. She'd talked about sleep issues with her MD who told her no computer or iPhone or iPad before bed because the light does something to the brain, keeping it awake.

About stress, I totally agree with you, it happens with me, too.

[Kathlen]

I generally don't pay much attention to ""health studies"" in the media.

One size does not fit all when it comes to health.

[betteb]

On 2/26/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 2/26/2015 betteb said:

Hi Noel I can't remember the last time I slept through the night. Like you, I either can't get to sleep at all, or I get to sleep, but wake up every hour and a half or two hours all through the night.

Seems like I sleep with one eye open. It's been that way ever since I was the victim of a home invasion, almost 30 years ago. While I eventually got over the fear, for the most part, it was like it just became my regular sleep pattern and I've never been able to change it.

It's now complicated as I age by Rheumatoid Arthritis and my most recent diagnosis of COPD.

In the words of the fabulous Bette Davis "Getting old is not for sissies"

Hi Bette! I totally understand about the residual effects of a home invasion. A terrible thing for you to have gone through. and I'm so sorry it happened to you.

I didn't know you also had serious health issues, RA alone would most likely cause sleep disturbances, I know lupus does. Not sleeping is par for the course for us. I learned a long time ago not to make morning appointments.

I hope today is a good day for you .

Thanks Noel. It was a long time ago, but it was definitely a life changing event.

I did know you had Lupus, so I know you understand. I haven't talked much about the RA on here. I just got the official diagnosis last July, but I'm sure you know, lots of people have RA for quite some time before they get diagnosed.

The COPD, I just found out about last week. I knew something was wrong, but we had been expecting to find my lungs affected by the RA (nodules, etc).

My Dr says I should apply for SSD

[Mama Mia]

On 2/26/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 2/26/2015 Preds said:

I'm lucky to get eight. Buster would never allow us to get ten hours.

I'm assuming Buster is a dog

Hopefully!

mm

[RedTop]

I get anywhere from 7-9 hours of restful sleep every night. @ 59, I am blessed to have no sleep issues; I fall asleep quickly and stay asleep until I hear the first person up and moving inside the house. I do not take anything to make, or help me sleep. However, my bedroom is set up strictly for sleeping; blackout curtains, no clocks, no radio, no TV, no lamps, just cool and dark and perfect for sleeping. My body knows that when I get in bed, it is time to sleep, and it does.

[betteb]

On 2/26/2015 Mama Mia said:

On 2/26/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 2/26/2015 Preds said:

I'm lucky to get eight. Buster would never allow us to get ten hours.

I'm assuming Buster is a dog

Hopefully!

mm

[GloriBee]

On 2/26/2015 beckyb1012 said:

On 2/26/2015 snickster said:

5-6 hours at most.

same here.

I'll join that club! What's more, it is rare that I sleep more than 3 hours at a clip. Two days this week I woke up at 3:45 a.m. on the dot and never did fall back asleep. That makes for a very tough and long work day!

[GloriBee]

On 2/26/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 2/26/2015 Marienkaefer2 said: I think everyone needs a different amount to feel their best. My optimal amount is and always has been nine hours. For example, if I need to get up at 6am, I need to go to bed by 9pm. I usually don't have trouble falling asleep. I usually fall asleep within a couple minutes. But I do sometimes have trouble waking up during the night, usually when I have something stressful going on the next day. Also, I tend to get distracted in the evening, and I don't always get to bed early enough. I've been working on no computer/tablet after 8pm and tv off at nine. Not always successful, though.

My daughter goes to bed early on weeknights. She reads for an hour and then it's lights off. She'd talked about sleep issues with her MD who told her no computer or iPhone or iPad before bed because the light does something to the brain, keeping it awake.

About stress, I totally agree with you, it happens with me, too.

This is so true (bold above)! There was a very good article I read recently on this exact thing!

[Preds]

On 2/26/2015 betteb said:

On 2/26/2015 Mama Mia said:

On 2/26/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 2/26/2015 Preds said:

I'm lucky to get eight. Buster would never allow us to get ten hours.

I'm assuming Buster is a dog

Hopefully!

mm

He is, but don't tell him that!

[Marienkaefer2]

On 2/26/2015 Gloria said:

On 2/26/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 2/26/2015 Marienkaefer2 said: I think everyone needs a different amount to feel their best. My optimal amount is and always has been nine hours. For example, if I need to get up at 6am, I need to go to bed by 9pm. I usually don't have trouble falling asleep. I usually fall asleep within a couple minutes. But I do sometimes have trouble waking up during the night, usually when I have something stressful going on the next day. Also, I tend to get distracted in the evening, and I don't always get to bed early enough. I've been working on no computer/tablet after 8pm and tv off at nine. Not always successful, though.

My daughter goes to bed early on weeknights. She reads for an hour and then it's lights off. She'd talked about sleep issues with her MD who told her no computer or iPhone or iPad before bed because the light does something to the brain, keeping it awake.

About stress, I totally agree with you, it happens with me, too.

This is so true (bold above)! There was a very good article I read recently on this exact thing!

Yes, that's my problem, because like reading on my Kindle Fire before going to sleep. So I'm trying t change my habit! I also find cup of chamomile, or lavender or Tulsi rose tea helps me to sleep.