Morning subbiettes .

Anything on your agenda today, 0 ?

yeah 2 clients , not much otherwise.

what about you ? Mowing and babe naps ?

Uno,

Although you joke about your insomnia all of the time, I do pray that you are able to overcome that issue. I have the SAME "illness," but I seem to also enjoy the late night hours, because it feels like the world is mine then .
But, therein lies the problem. I get on the computer, clean the house, watch my taped dvr shows, style my hair, paint my nails, etc...The thing is, by the time I become sleepy (about 3:30am) I only have about 2 hours to sleep. Then, the cycle starts all over again . And I complain about being tired yet AGAIN.

I don't like medications, but my doc asked me to try Ambien, and wow, that stuff had me sleep-walk eating every night. I would wake up in the mornings with crumbs on my lips and horrible tastes in my mouth, not knowing what-the-heck I had eaten and when I had eaten it. It was the strangest thing.....And at times, I would be so euphoric and elated that my family thought I was on drugs (the illegal kinds).Then, I would be so down and depressed. It was as if Ambien was making me temporarily bipolar (BUT I WAS A SLEEPING GOOD ).

I chose to stop taking the meds. I'm still in search of a natural cure. In the meantime, I've got many books, lots of tivo shows, lots of VJ reading and an African Prince that I am trying to help get across the ocean to help rock me to sleep every night for the rest of my life.

I pray that you are able to find the best way that is going to work for YOU to be able to get regular sleep. (Black might not crack, but wrinkles DO crinkle). I need my beauty rest!

Stevi

I do thank you for your wisdom observations and words of encouragement.
UNO

Anytime........

my fellow nightstalker!

I was talking to Joseph today , last week he was travelling to his village and back and I guess the bus he was in had a tire blow out and several people died. He says he is ok because he was sitting towards the back , just a bad cut on his leg. I will be so glad when this is over and I don't have to worry about the bad connections for calls and all that other stuff. To think I was so close to having a really terrible end to the journey. I am just glad God was looking over him.

Awwww, Sylvia

I am so sorry Joseph had to experience that, but I am soooo glad God was looking over him and he is safe.

This is a long and hard journey, with so many emotions wrapped around it. It will be over soon and you and Joseph will be together.

Keep your head up and continue to pray for a speedy process.

I am sorry that you had to experience such a helpless feeling being so far from Joseph. It is such a blessing that he survived unscathed.

I am amazed by the roads there in Nigeria. With "pot holes" the size of moon craters, and no traffic protocol, this will continue to be a problem. I pray that things get better there in this respect.

Hang in there Sylvia

I have been on those roads . When I was in Lagos the only thing I could compare it to was Mr Toads Wild ride at Disney. When we went to meet his parents I was concerned enough with the speeds and the general condition of the car when all the sudden half the traffic decided to drive on the wrong side of a divided highway. Knowing how Nigeria tends to leave wrecks I will probably get to see the bus on some future visit off the side of the road.

taps fingers. i know uno is around here somewhere!

eeeeyeessss, whaddyawahnn??????

whowahnnnstahkno??????

there she is!

who me???
::::sneaks in slowwwly::::

uno is on patrol!

UNO is going to chase her zzzz's, hopefully I'll catch'em
night all (I hope)

nite, mama....may the force be with u!

sleep well uno

I'm going to bed...I'm starting to post all crazy

Soooooooooooooo Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepy!

Good night Stevi!

I am getting a Waltons flash back waiting for someone to say goonight johnboy

Me too Asante.

Good night.

It seems like everyone is sleepy when Uno is sleepy , so I'm going to sleep too.

sleep evades me , now I'm off to "releasing your potential? by Dr. Myles Munroe

thanx for the support guys

reading uscis websites always worked for me......

I like Myles Munroe!


Good Morning, Subs !

afternoon peeps.

( )

Night. Last one get the lights.

Hey Uno

Fellow insomniac here

But fortunately I am hopelessly addicted to Ambien Neva had any of the side effects! But if I don't take that pill every night..I'm doomed to a night of hell! Tossing, turning, RLS, nightmares etc. Its crazy! Then the next day I cant function at all...eyes burning, muscles ache, no energy. My doc says I lead too stressful of a life, and my mind cant shut off at night. (did i need a doc to tell me that! ) I hate that I NEED the med...but the consequences are worse. If I ever have about a month off work...i can probably wean myself off it cuz i can just suffer thru the nights staying awake till im so tired i pass out!...cuz i did that when i went to Naija....its just when i got home the stress was still here I thought once my man got here, the stress would decrease...NOOOOOTTTTTTT!!!!

Anyhoo...u aint alone girlfriend!

Not all meds will effect everyone the same. There are several other sleep meds out there too. I tried everything before I resorted to the Ambien...I had to do something, it was affecting my life too much. Hope you find a remedy! I feel yur pain!....

Peace.
Eb

Hey Ebony,
I have not tried ambien or lunesta, have tried seroquel and it works wonders (i.e. I can sleep very soundly), but there are drawbacks. The sedation lasts way into the next evening after taking it, day time jitters, excessive hyper somnia, and etc. Mind you, I'm on the lowest dose available .
As far as stress is concern, I can't imagine life with out any . I would just be beside myself without good ol' stress lingering close by . Yeah, about your doc telling you what you already knew, you should've asked for a refund for that portion of the consultation . And as far as a man is concerned, can't live with'em and you....can't live with'em . I really appreciate every's empathy towards my plight. I wish I could just bake each and everyone of you guys a "red velvet cake" to show my gratitude. But because I can't....they sell'em at your local grocers (hahahaha).
Thanx to all y'all
UNO appreciates it

yay uno is here!

it's a bright and early monday morning. bleh. time for bed

And also time to wake up......

Good Morning, all!

My doctor has me take sleeping meds only on the weekend. It seems to help a lot. I take them Friday and sometimes Sat. and some weekends not at all if I am sleeping ok during the week.

I used to take Ambien and had no side effects. Now I can sleep fine without any meds.
Insomnia can also be caused by a hormonal shift.

By the way good morning.

* runs for red velvet cake *

Mmmmmmmmmmmm red velvet cake is my fav!!

Good morning everyone. Sorry I've been missing for a bit. We had our wedding reception and I had visitors in my home. (not my all time favorite)

I took Ambien about 4 years ago. Got rid of my ex husband and most of my physical illnesses cleared up. (hospitalized four times in 2005) I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. He and the issues that came with him was the stressor. I'm a lot healthier now. Oddly, I've already become accustomed to sleeping with Bassi next to me. When he's not there, it's harder to fall asleep. I've slept alone for 6 years. I thought it would be hard to go back to sharing my bed. But I was obviously wrong.

Hey Zainab good to see you back. I bet your reception was beautiful and fun . Missed you !

Thanks! I had a great time. Bassi did too, but he was definitely overwhelmed. Now he knows how I felt in Ghana. At least he speaks the language. He did have to deal with all the different accents though.

Yes, my Ambien years coincided with my ex too............there must be a connection ..........

After I met Stephen I was able to sleep.

RED VELVET CAKE?????????????


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I knew you would smell the cake from miles away Naggie, your fav !

hehehe...bwahahahahaha....whewwww, okay. but damn LOL
alright, regainining my composure:::sniggles::::
first off, good mawnin' all y'all!!!
wish me luck, hopefully my doc will not tell me the obvious
(stress induced life style, my mind doesn't know how to shut off @ night, I need to have an orgasm...whoopsie ..ahem, I need to fix my hormonal shift) and she will be able to assist me in getting reregulated. either way, I will keep you guys in the loop .
enjoy your day and smile for the hellovit
UNO

Wow, sorry to see so many people are fighting insomnia around here. I really do pity you all. I HAVE TO HAVE MY SLEEP and I will even hurt someone for waking me up prematurely, lol. I just couldn't imagine being awake all night each day. I hope each of you find ways to get some relief.



Thank goodness he wasn't badly injured.




Girl, yes...those "pot holes" (more like pot craters) are NO JOKE! A lot of people here are sending big new cars back to Liberia and there is no way in the world I would send a car there until all of the roads are rebuilt. Do you know how much damage those roads can do to a poor car? I was driving in Liberia and it made my head hurt...way too much concentration while trying to swerve around those craters in the road.

I used to not sleep well at all going through the USCIS, NVC, AP crap.....now I really have a hard time staying awake . Seems all I want to do is sleep.

Only a jeep for me in S/L

Naggie soon you have H to snuggle with !

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I know...only if he can adjust to the time change.

All in good time !