Can't sleep- it's almost 3 am-just venting
Guess I will try and go to sleep. I am going to the big city in the morning which means a real grocery store- Walmart and a great restaurant for lunch.
Comments
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A Watch in the Night!
One thing about the cancer community... there is ALWAYS someone awake in the middle of the night! Whether it is a bladder break, sweats, medication side-effect, or a restless mind... we seem to find cause for this nightime vigil.
So even now, Sharon... you are not alone!
But what a day for tomorrow! The big city!! Have fun!
Good Night! Rob; in Vancouver
"Most glorious night!
Thou wert not sent for slumber!"
Lord Byron0 -
Same here. I to have been uprobinvan said:A Watch in the Night!
One thing about the cancer community... there is ALWAYS someone awake in the middle of the night! Whether it is a bladder break, sweats, medication side-effect, or a restless mind... we seem to find cause for this nightime vigil.
So even now, Sharon... you are not alone!
But what a day for tomorrow! The big city!! Have fun!
Good Night! Rob; in Vancouver
"Most glorious night!
Thou wert not sent for slumber!"
Lord Byron
Same here. I to have been up since 1 a.m.,some nights are just like that. I just can't shut my mind off, so here I am on the CSN site. It's a great place to pass some time and connect with others. I hope you have a great day in the big city, I live in a small town also.
Don0 -
I was up toocoolvdub said:Same here. I to have been up
Same here. I to have been up since 1 a.m.,some nights are just like that. I just can't shut my mind off, so here I am on the CSN site. It's a great place to pass some time and connect with others. I hope you have a great day in the big city, I live in a small town also.
Don
I was up off and on most of the night too. It's hard to get the mind to shut down sometimes so I spent most of the night half awake half asleep.
Brooks0 -
Tylenol pm works wonders,just4Brooks said:I was up too
I was up off and on most of the night too. It's hard to get the mind to shut down sometimes so I spent most of the night half awake half asleep.
Brooks
Tylenol pm works wonders, and doesn't leave your mind in a fog like Ambien........
I have had my share of being up in the middle of night, or should I say morning. Now since I am done with chemo, I go right to sleep. Hardly ever wake up but if I do, then the next night I take a tylenol pm to get rest.0 -
I am....Nana b said:Tylenol pm works wonders,
Tylenol pm works wonders, and doesn't leave your mind in a fog like Ambien........
I have had my share of being up in the middle of night, or should I say morning. Now since I am done with chemo, I go right to sleep. Hardly ever wake up but if I do, then the next night I take a tylenol pm to get rest.
...hooked up to my chemo, ready to get unhooked tomorrow~ I hate sleeping on a pump, but 2 lil hits of ole Maryjane sure knocked my butt out till this morning, wow...I actually slept well on that stuff.
Ativan and Xanax are always helpful for me as well, I try not to take naps during the day, because it makes it harder for me to fall asleep at night as well, I just lay and read a good book when I'm tired, and then try to do things around the house.
Amnbien never did anything for me.
Have fun in the big city!!
Hugsss!
~Donna0 -
I'm with DonnaShayenne said:I am....
...hooked up to my chemo, ready to get unhooked tomorrow~ I hate sleeping on a pump, but 2 lil hits of ole Maryjane sure knocked my butt out till this morning, wow...I actually slept well on that stuff.
Ativan and Xanax are always helpful for me as well, I try not to take naps during the day, because it makes it harder for me to fall asleep at night as well, I just lay and read a good book when I'm tired, and then try to do things around the house.
Amnbien never did anything for me.
Have fun in the big city!!
Hugsss!
~Donna
I hit or two always seems to work for me. I dont somke eveyday and when I dont I seeM to be up more at night. Also helps with eating!!0 -
ambienShayenne said:I am....
...hooked up to my chemo, ready to get unhooked tomorrow~ I hate sleeping on a pump, but 2 lil hits of ole Maryjane sure knocked my butt out till this morning, wow...I actually slept well on that stuff.
Ativan and Xanax are always helpful for me as well, I try not to take naps during the day, because it makes it harder for me to fall asleep at night as well, I just lay and read a good book when I'm tired, and then try to do things around the house.
Amnbien never did anything for me.
Have fun in the big city!!
Hugsss!
~Donna
Ambien got me to sleep quicker than nothing but 3 or so hours later I was up and unable to go back to sleep. If I took 1.5 to 2 mg of Xanax or Ativan I slept better. Just rec'd prescription of Ativan which i"ll start taking as haven't since end of Aug, prior to surgery.For weeks can only sleep 1/2 top 1 1/2 hour at a time; get up, read or use laptop and then try to sleep again......Steve0 -
I remembercoloCan said:ambien
Ambien got me to sleep quicker than nothing but 3 or so hours later I was up and unable to go back to sleep. If I took 1.5 to 2 mg of Xanax or Ativan I slept better. Just rec'd prescription of Ativan which i"ll start taking as haven't since end of Aug, prior to surgery.For weeks can only sleep 1/2 top 1 1/2 hour at a time; get up, read or use laptop and then try to sleep again......Steve
Those long chemo nights! Up at all hours, sitting here and reading! I didn't welcome you on your first post - so, welcome! There probly wouldn't be 30+ members here then, but there is always someone here who can't sleep!
I would be up on my first and second nights, and crash hard at 5pm on day 3 (which was a thursday for me) work half a day Friday and then go back to sleep. By Saturday I was usually ok. I would grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and sit here and read until the sun came up, answer posts, and think of more questions! It was usally the steroid shot that kept me awake, and later, because of leg cramps, the doc prescribed me vicodin, and the combination of that and the steroid had me cleaning the house until I had to be quiet!
Anyway, this is a wonderful family to keep you company on those long quiet nights.
By the way - I have a prescription for Ambien, have been having touble sleeping lately, but because of too much on my mind. Haven't filled it yet because of some of the things I have read (like after all some of us have been through a few side effects should scare me?) - and you say it doesn't keep you asleep? I was wondering about raiding the fridge in my sleep....0 -
Sleeping
I take Lunesta, 2mg. Ambien did nothing for me. I tried Tylenol PM, it worked but it's not good for our livers. Doctor gave me 3mg of Lunesta, then I asked him to lower it. Sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night but then go right back to sleep.
Liz0 -
Melatonin
Hi nm,
My Naturopathic doc put me on melatonin to help me sleep and boy did that work wonders. You can get it at the grocery store in the vitamin aisle. She had me slowly work up to 21mg as needed. She also gave me info that melatonin has been found to shrink tumors.
Hope this helps.
peace, emily0 -
no raids yetdaydreamer110761 said:I remember
Those long chemo nights! Up at all hours, sitting here and reading! I didn't welcome you on your first post - so, welcome! There probly wouldn't be 30+ members here then, but there is always someone here who can't sleep!
I would be up on my first and second nights, and crash hard at 5pm on day 3 (which was a thursday for me) work half a day Friday and then go back to sleep. By Saturday I was usually ok. I would grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and sit here and read until the sun came up, answer posts, and think of more questions! It was usally the steroid shot that kept me awake, and later, because of leg cramps, the doc prescribed me vicodin, and the combination of that and the steroid had me cleaning the house until I had to be quiet!
Anyway, this is a wonderful family to keep you company on those long quiet nights.
By the way - I have a prescription for Ambien, have been having touble sleeping lately, but because of too much on my mind. Haven't filled it yet because of some of the things I have read (like after all some of us have been through a few side effects should scare me?) - and you say it doesn't keep you asleep? I was wondering about raiding the fridge in my sleep....
Thank you for your comments and nice to meet you too. So far I haven't raided the fridge but I think the cold finger sting would wake me-but who knows. My cousin and best friend wake up the next morning-one with chocolate all over her face and the other with an empty 1/2 gal ice cream container in bed with her.LOL. I may try the ativan with the ambien tonight.
Thanks again,
Sharon0 -
your a hootShayenne said:I am....
...hooked up to my chemo, ready to get unhooked tomorrow~ I hate sleeping on a pump, but 2 lil hits of ole Maryjane sure knocked my butt out till this morning, wow...I actually slept well on that stuff.
Ativan and Xanax are always helpful for me as well, I try not to take naps during the day, because it makes it harder for me to fall asleep at night as well, I just lay and read a good book when I'm tired, and then try to do things around the house.
Amnbien never did anything for me.
Have fun in the big city!!
Hugsss!
~Donna
Thanks Donna, I always look forward to reading your post. Your such a hoot. MJ is not an option for me. I would loose my professional lic. and my future employment if I tried it. I have heard it really helps though. I am glad it works for you.
Thanks again,
Sharon0 -
Thanks Liz, I may try thatlizdeli said:Sleeping
I take Lunesta, 2mg. Ambien did nothing for me. I tried Tylenol PM, it worked but it's not good for our livers. Doctor gave me 3mg of Lunesta, then I asked him to lower it. Sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night but then go right back to sleep.
Liz
Thanks Liz, I may try that next billing cycle. Insurance thing.
Sharon0 -
Thanks Emily, I happen to2bhealed said:Melatonin
Hi nm,
My Naturopathic doc put me on melatonin to help me sleep and boy did that work wonders. You can get it at the grocery store in the vitamin aisle. She had me slowly work up to 21mg as needed. She also gave me info that melatonin has been found to shrink tumors.
Hope this helps.
peace, emily
Thanks Emily, I happen to have that but it didn't work before-I may try it again in higher does now. I will be PM'ing you soon with some questions if you don't mind.
Thanks
Sharon0 -
Thanks Brooks but as I toldjust4Brooks said:I'm with Donna
I hit or two always seems to work for me. I dont somke eveyday and when I dont I seeM to be up more at night. Also helps with eating!!
Thanks Brooks but as I told Donna that would not be an option for me.
Thanks again,
Sharon0 -
Thanks Steve, it puts me outcoloCan said:ambien
Ambien got me to sleep quicker than nothing but 3 or so hours later I was up and unable to go back to sleep. If I took 1.5 to 2 mg of Xanax or Ativan I slept better. Just rec'd prescription of Ativan which i"ll start taking as haven't since end of Aug, prior to surgery.For weeks can only sleep 1/2 top 1 1/2 hour at a time; get up, read or use laptop and then try to sleep again......Steve
Thanks Steve, it puts me out in about 20-30 mins. but as you state it is short acting.
Thanks again,
Sharon0 -
Don't ya love small towns.coolvdub said:Same here. I to have been up
Same here. I to have been up since 1 a.m.,some nights are just like that. I just can't shut my mind off, so here I am on the CSN site. It's a great place to pass some time and connect with others. I hope you have a great day in the big city, I live in a small town also.
Don
Don't ya love small towns. Thanks for your post.
Sharon0 -
Love your song quotesrobinvan said:A Watch in the Night!
One thing about the cancer community... there is ALWAYS someone awake in the middle of the night! Whether it is a bladder break, sweats, medication side-effect, or a restless mind... we seem to find cause for this nightime vigil.
So even now, Sharon... you are not alone!
But what a day for tomorrow! The big city!! Have fun!
Good Night! Rob; in Vancouver
"Most glorious night!
Thou wert not sent for slumber!"
Lord Byron
Thanks Rob, It is great to know I am not alone. Thanks for your post. Your quotes are sooooo cool.
Thanks again,
Sharon0 -
Thanks for theNana b said:Tylenol pm works wonders,
Tylenol pm works wonders, and doesn't leave your mind in a fog like Ambien........
I have had my share of being up in the middle of night, or should I say morning. Now since I am done with chemo, I go right to sleep. Hardly ever wake up but if I do, then the next night I take a tylenol pm to get rest.
Thanks Don for the suggestion.
Sharon0
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