tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post2351155887955550363..comments2023-10-30T10:19:13.446+00:00Comments on Daydreamer: Midnight When All Good Folk Should Be AbedRay Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-32423502320808544452011-03-26T22:37:23.303+00:002011-03-26T22:37:23.303+00:00Thanks for making the effort Anita, but I don'...Thanks for making the effort Anita, but I don't take pills chemical or other for sleeping and don't really worry about insomnia as such. It is so much a part of my life that I just regard the occasional solid four hours as a small miracle and moan and whine my way through my blogs about the rest.<br />If all else fails, as it's Sunday tomorrow I can always sleep through the sermon!<br />Joking honestly!Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-9190324773811615882011-03-26T19:53:41.829+00:002011-03-26T19:53:41.829+00:00Hi there, Ray. Have you seen Ann Voskamp's blo...Hi there, Ray. Have you seen Ann Voskamp's blog<br />http://www.aholyexperience.com/.<br />She tried to count 1001 blessings. Try counting 1001 beautiful, interesting, lovely, stimulating inspiring things instead of sheep. That always changed my mental state.<br />Like you I have never been a good sleeper, but I now resort to herbal pills from Boots, Nitol, and sleeping pills once or twice a month, when I am wide awake and it's midnight!<br />Prayer at night can be quite fruitful--uninterrupted hours!!<br />Also in line with Jenni, I don't sleep until I am really tired (never before 11.30) and take a short nap (or 2) for 15-20 minutes if I flag during the day.<br />Don't worry about imsomnia. That's probably the worst thing you can do, as you know!!<br />Blessings!Anita Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497909545167496189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-32932490202522685282011-03-26T07:40:58.213+00:002011-03-26T07:40:58.213+00:00Welcome Lorrene
It's good to know I'm not ...Welcome Lorrene<br />It's good to know I'm not the only "wrinklie" in the Blogosphere. <br />On days when I have nothing to blog about (most days), I read other blogs and choose the ones I find 'speak' to me and post comments. Sometimes this results in a brief dialogue and it's always interesting to get other opinions.<br />I think I'm too active physically to settle for watching TV. and the only thing I draw is my pension!Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-57777702296247561312011-03-25T23:58:12.550+00:002011-03-25T23:58:12.550+00:00I can't sleep worth a toot either, but I just ...I can't sleep worth a toot either, but I just get up and read, watch TV or draw pictures. Maybe if I try hard enough I will turn into an artist. Finally I feel sleepy and then I go to bed and sleep til 9 or so. I am through fighting it. <br />I have a blog, but I am burned out and can't come up with anything much. Posting pictures of the grand kids is about all I do now.Lorrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917125800720202936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-34880034167338730382011-03-25T09:50:28.582+00:002011-03-25T09:50:28.582+00:00Hi Ron
Thanks for dropping by. Everything I writ...Hi Ron<br />Thanks for dropping by. Everything I write has an element of 'tongue in cheek', so please don't take me or my 'problems' too seriously.<br />As to the age thing, I've been an insomniac most of my adult life so it is no better and no worse than 50 years ago.<br />The affects of sleeplessness are less important now than when I was working so all-in-all not that bad really.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-42021035017898424482011-03-24T23:32:41.090+00:002011-03-24T23:32:41.090+00:00Sorry Ray, I have no suggestion how to cure insomn...Sorry Ray, I have no suggestion how to cure insomnia. I've noticed I don't sleep as well as I used too? I guess that comes with old age :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-33762877368270356122011-03-24T13:16:42.862+00:002011-03-24T13:16:42.862+00:00Jenni
Hi, and thanks for the comment. No it does...Jenni<br /><br />Hi, and thanks for the comment. No it doesen't sound patronising But, most of what you suggest would require a quieter mind than mine. I don't relax, nor do I much enjoy my own company<br />somehow I don't find myself interesting. <br />As of last week, I am now 76, though I mostly feel about 30ish, it's just the mirrors which show me how wrong I am.<br />Have almost given up on expecting to sleep but might try for some quiet prayer time.<br />Again thankyou.<br />Blessings RayRay Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-47831559281343804872011-03-24T11:02:10.649+00:002011-03-24T11:02:10.649+00:00Having done years of "night duty", you w...Having done years of "night duty", you would be surprised how many people stay awake at night. I was always quite grateful when one of my patients sat up for a chat. As we grow older our sleep patterns change. We have to learn to adapt, learn to use the time for other things.<br /><br />Society says we should sleep at night,it is considered lazy to stay in bed after 7 am. Sleep when your body says sleep,crash out in a comfy chair during the day. Look forward to quiet hours at night. Look at the stars, use it as a prayer time ,maybe for a missionary family or a cause you support. Just chat to God, have a cuppa and potter. When you feel tired go back to bed. Feel free to use your day as you like,and your night.....life is too short to worry! Hope this helps and doesn't sound patronising. JenniJennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339994890869186684noreply@blogger.com