Convenient Excuse
Sleeplessness traded for disturbing dream22 total reviews
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Liz,
I think you'd look great as a brunette, even in a choppy bob. Maybe with a few blond highlights? Your pink hair is striking ... eye-catching ... arresting ... like your writing.
Pills. My wife is a walking drug store. And if I say anything detrimental, she gets mad at me. If the doctor prescribes it, she takes it purposefully. But really, I think it's shortening her life.
I recall that terrific 1997 movie, "As Good As IT Gets", starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. Here's what he had to say about pills...
https://youtu.be/A75AgrH5eqc
If you've never seen this movie, watch it. It's one of my Top Ten favorites. A wonderful romantic comedy.
Now, after offering that bit of negativity, have you ever tried Melatonin to help with sleep. Melatonin is a hormone, produced naturally in the body as it gets dark. It allows better sleep, and quicker time falling asleep. Of course, ask your doctor about using it before you buy it.
Here's my favorite line,
"My friend Chuck deems my dose tantamount to placebo." ... God Bless Chuck!
Your daughter is gorgeous, like her dynamic mother.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2021
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Hi Liz,
I think you'd look great as a brunette, even in a choppy bob. Maybe with a few blond highlights? Your pink hair is striking ... eye-catching ... arresting ... like your writing.
Pills. My wife is a walking drug store. And if I say anything detrimental, she gets mad at me. If the doctor prescribes it, she takes it purposefully. But really, I think it's shortening her life.
I recall that terrific 1997 movie, "As Good As IT Gets", starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. Here's what he had to say about pills...
https://youtu.be/A75AgrH5eqc
If you've never seen this movie, watch it. It's one of my Top Ten favorites. A wonderful romantic comedy.
Now, after offering that bit of negativity, have you ever tried Melatonin to help with sleep. Melatonin is a hormone, produced naturally in the body as it gets dark. It allows better sleep, and quicker time falling asleep. Of course, ask your doctor about using it before you buy it.
Here's my favorite line,
"My friend Chuck deems my dose tantamount to placebo." ... God Bless Chuck!
Your daughter is gorgeous, like her dynamic mother.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 20-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2021
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Thanks for that!
It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.! Glad you see the pink! Others do too. I do, but I figured it was wishful perception.
Comment from Sanku
I sometimes take .25 mg of alprax if I dont sleep for two nights at a stretch.i sleep for about 6 hrs.but get up with a heavy head and generally don't have a 'well' feeling.
You look great! I envy your figure. I am a heavyweight champion!
Mother and daughter look fabulous.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2021
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I sometimes take .25 mg of alprax if I dont sleep for two nights at a stretch.i sleep for about 6 hrs.but get up with a heavy head and generally don't have a 'well' feeling.
You look great! I envy your figure. I am a heavyweight champion!
Mother and daughter look fabulous.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2021
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Same with me; I feel drained rather than rested, and often have weird dreams when I take it towards morning to catch some sleep. It's a toss up--I feel lousy either way--4 hours vs or 6 hours via "Vitamin X"
It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.!
Glad you Like the pic. Do you see the pink? Some have said so. I do, but I figured it was wishful perception.
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I have found that if you take the tablet a9 and go to sleep at 10 then the 'zombi' feeling is less and wears of by noon.I dont sleep if I go to bed after 11.
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Makes sense--alas, I've been flouting sense by staying in StoryLand half the night.
Comment from judiverse
Great picture, and to me your hair looks pink, not grey. I have trouble in waking up about 3 or so and not being able to get back to sleep. I don't take any medicine to help me sleep. If I toss and turn for a while, I figure I'll make up for it by sleeping longer the next night. Interesting details about how you break up the Xanax. judi
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2021
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Great picture, and to me your hair looks pink, not grey. I have trouble in waking up about 3 or so and not being able to get back to sleep. I don't take any medicine to help me sleep. If I toss and turn for a while, I figure I'll make up for it by sleeping longer the next night. Interesting details about how you break up the Xanax. judi
Comment Written 17-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2021
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It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.! Glad you see the pink! Others do too. I do, but I figured it was wishful perception.
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You stay up until 3! I could never do that. Yes, I did see the pink. Better pink than grey. judi
Comment from strandregs
Which one is your daughter?
You both look the same age.
Putting my doc hat on
Watch Dr Stasha Gominac Neurologist of 30 yes.
On YouTube.
Expert on sleep.
She has the solution for you.
It involves vit. D.
No excuses accepted.
It does mean you'll have less time to write reviews. :-))Z.
But. A few more years to play with the grandchildren.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2021
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Which one is your daughter?
You both look the same age.
Putting my doc hat on
Watch Dr Stasha Gominac Neurologist of 30 yes.
On YouTube.
Expert on sleep.
She has the solution for you.
It involves vit. D.
No excuses accepted.
It does mean you'll have less time to write reviews. :-))Z.
But. A few more years to play with the grandchildren.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2021
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Thanks for that! She's half my age.
It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.! Thanks for the tip.
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Okay, Liz:
One thing I've come to be certain of over my 70 years is that one must have adequate sleep in order to maintain peak performance. My doctor recently suggested I take 10 - 30 mg of Melatonin every night about 30 minutes prior to when I want to go to sleep. I decided I was going to start at 15 mg. It has provided great help to get me to sleep and keeping me asleep. It comes in gummy form. I use Natrol's 5mg strawberry gummy brand.
I trust you are safe and well.
jan
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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Okay, Liz:
One thing I've come to be certain of over my 70 years is that one must have adequate sleep in order to maintain peak performance. My doctor recently suggested I take 10 - 30 mg of Melatonin every night about 30 minutes prior to when I want to go to sleep. I decided I was going to start at 15 mg. It has provided great help to get me to sleep and keeping me asleep. It comes in gummy form. I use Natrol's 5mg strawberry gummy brand.
I trust you are safe and well.
jan
Comment Written 16-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.! Thanks for the tip.
Comment from Jay Squires
Your hair looks pink. Your legs a trifle jaundiced, but your hair looks quite pink, madame. It's good in its way to hear I am not the only one with sleep problems. Why does my creative mind find 4 AM the perfect time to work over a kink in a plot or count syllables in a line of haiku when my reasonable mind it's time to sleep. I did find a solution of sorts, you might try. Whether my Fitbit tells me I got four or five or (hurrah!) even six hours of sleep the night before, I force myself to take a 1/2 hour (no more, no less) nap in the afternoon. It does something to regulate my system, and I no longer wake (often ...) at 4 AM. Try it.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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Your hair looks pink. Your legs a trifle jaundiced, but your hair looks quite pink, madame. It's good in its way to hear I am not the only one with sleep problems. Why does my creative mind find 4 AM the perfect time to work over a kink in a plot or count syllables in a line of haiku when my reasonable mind it's time to sleep. I did find a solution of sorts, you might try. Whether my Fitbit tells me I got four or five or (hurrah!) even six hours of sleep the night before, I force myself to take a 1/2 hour (no more, no less) nap in the afternoon. It does something to regulate my system, and I no longer wake (often ...) at 4 AM. Try it.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.! I'm glad you see pink!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Liz.
My hair is dusty gray no matter what the lighting is. None of it has turned loose but it has turned gray. It resembles stuffed toy stuffing or something falling out of a duvet.
Robert
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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Hello Liz.
My hair is dusty gray no matter what the lighting is. None of it has turned loose but it has turned gray. It resembles stuffed toy stuffing or something falling out of a duvet.
Robert
Comment Written 16-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.! You are delightfully droll, as usual.
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I have a rule to get out of here by NLT 11:00pm. I'm a few minutes past due but I'm reaching for the switch as I speak.
Comment from lyenochka
I'm so sorry that you're having such sleep problems. Are you getting out to walk daily? Doing any deep breathing exercises before sleep? I'm glad you are careful with the Xanax.
I love that picture of you and Lauren and the dresses are so perfect for your great figures and personality! I had a shirt just like your dress when I was in high school. Lol.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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I'm so sorry that you're having such sleep problems. Are you getting out to walk daily? Doing any deep breathing exercises before sleep? I'm glad you are careful with the Xanax.
I love that picture of you and Lauren and the dresses are so perfect for your great figures and personality! I had a shirt just like your dress when I was in high school. Lol.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.!
Comment from Ric Myworld
I like the pink hair that has personality. Someone who isn't afraid to set out of the box, meaning to or not. Plus, until I swore off women, and girls, Mick would have needed to watch his step. Lauren is a looker. Sorry, mom, chill, it's meant strictly as a complement. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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I like the pink hair that has personality. Someone who isn't afraid to set out of the box, meaning to or not. Plus, until I swore off women, and girls, Mick would have needed to watch his step. Lauren is a looker. Sorry, mom, chill, it's meant strictly as a complement. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.!
Comment from Wendy G
Commiserations. Same here for the last two nights. Horrid. I ended up taking a whole tablet with little effect (a different brand). Totally unrefreshing bits of sleep, and feeling like something the cat dragged in - until bedtime when my mind snaps a switch and is fully alert. Now counting the hours till my next "sleep" and it's only 8:10 am!!
Totally with you here!!
Wendy
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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Commiserations. Same here for the last two nights. Horrid. I ended up taking a whole tablet with little effect (a different brand). Totally unrefreshing bits of sleep, and feeling like something the cat dragged in - until bedtime when my mind snaps a switch and is fully alert. Now counting the hours till my next "sleep" and it's only 8:10 am!!
Totally with you here!!
Wendy
Comment Written 16-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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It's my own fault for staying in StoryLand until 3 a.m.!
