[jrrocco]

Woops.. I mean 2 miles of cardio – not 2 hours. Not quite ready for marathon training

[lowercasebecky1952]

'jrrocco' wrote on '12:

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to give you an update.. the sweating has stopped.. I dont' think it was serious so no need to be concerned.. The doc told me to let him know if it keeps happening..

I have been training though and so far I'm not getting to far. But I'm going to stick with it.. I had a good night two nights ago, was able to fall back to sleep after only an hour of waking.. still got 6 hours.

I took an hour nap yesterday before i hit the gym again (probably not a good idea) 2 hours cardio, an hour lifting. I was so tired at 11am.. i pushed myself to midnight and actually wasn't as tired when i hit the pillow and it was a terrible experience.. I felt like i was awake the whole night.. very light sleep every hour would wake up and then drift back into some weird hybrid twilight sleep..

Today is going to be hell since I don't want to nap

When i'm on the treadmill I keep visualizing a big jug of serotonin pouring into my brain.. maybe I need a bigger Jug 🙂

In all fairness I have to be realistic.. this problem has been going on for 8 months or so. I think I just have to stay vigilant in my efforts to turn it around.

Thanks again for all your concerns and best to you all

Matt

Let's back the trolley up a minute. Are you saying that you're leaving the group because you had one good night and think you've figured it out!? Hmm, you really do need to stay in this group. If you hold the key to the Magic Kingdom, you need to make copies and spread them around to the rest of us. I sure don't have it figured out and I've been here longer than you! Stick around for the celelbration when someone does have a breakthrough.

Seriously, don't hang it up so fast. You never know when someone is going to pop up with the perfect solution to your prticulr brand of insomnia.

Regards,

Becky

[Martin Reed]

Thanks for the update, Matt. I hope you remain as an active member of Insomnia Land so we can continue to offer you support (and you can continue to offer support to other members).

Did your doctor offer you any advice other than to let him know if the night sweats continue?

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[jrrocco]

'lowercasebecky1952' wrote on '12:

Let's back the trolley up a minute. Are you saying that you're leaving the group because you had one good night and think you've figured it out!? Hmm, you really do need to stay in this group. If you hold the key to the Magic Kingdom, you need to make copies and spread them around to the rest of us. I sure don't have it figured out and I've been here longer than you! Stick around for the celelbration when someone does have a breakthrough.

Seriously, don't hang it up so fast. You never know when someone is going to pop up with the perfect solution to your prticulr brand of insomnia.

Regards,

Becky

Hey Becky,

Trust me I'll spread it all around when i break through this..

I didn't say anything about leaving, my whole post was about my continuing struggle.

I am making progress though – I think. Last night I got 5+1. Slightly Better then the 4+2.

Best,

Matt

[lowercasebecky1952]

'jrrocco' wrote on '13:

Hey Becky,

Trust me I'll spread it all around when i break through this..

I didn't say anything about leaving, my whole post was about my continuing struggle.

I am making progress though – I think. Last night I got 5+1. Slightly Better then the 4+2.

Best,

Matt

Matt, I hope you do stay around. You are one of the members that I always read. I have a kinda bass ackward sense of humor, which I often use to jump-start a discussion. If something I say pinches, it's actually a good thing most of the time. I missed the mark this time. My bad. I will contnue to read what you write because I think you are in need of someone with whom you can share your story. I think I read more into what you said than what was really there. So whatta ya say we give it one more try?

All of us are here for a reason. And I think, as hard as we try to be pleasant with one another, losing sleep makes one cranky. I wrote that note while I was “recovering” from four days of no sleep, followed by fifteen hours of nearly blissful sleep. It's not an excuse for my behavior. But when I sleep that soundly, I become really disoriente an feel like I've had a stroke!! So, I think in the future, I should stay away from the computer until I am certain that I am ok to think and write. Incidentally, I just woke up after 9 hours of blissful sleep. The first thing I did was come here to read your response. I'm glad I did. In an effort to remain friendly, I just erased a whole paragraph of psycobabble and parables. I have to realize that I'm not the site's resident psychiatrist and hall monitor!

Take care, Matt. I'll continue to read your posts and I'll try not to analyzze you. Here's wishing you good sleep and sweet dreams. And I'm glad your sleep patterns are getting better. Keep it up.

Becky

[jrrocco]

Hi Becky,

No problem whatsoever. We all have our anxiety over this thing. I can totally relate to sleep deprivation and misreading things. I think it was my salutation that threw you off “best to you all” that was the first thing I thought of.

In any event, Congrats on your marathon sleep session the other day! That' must have felt so awesome.

I hope you have many more coming your way. Sounds like you have to say everything is ok to yourself before nodding off.. Even if you have to trick yourself.. That's where the “selfishness” comes in 😉

As for me, I'm still trying. Yesterday I was ready to give up and start napping even with the realization I might not ever get back on track. I was so exhausted after a really bad night. After fighting through it one more time I had a decent night last night. Woke up after 4 hours – as usual- but was able to go back down for 3 semi deep hours after an hour break in between. Even though it wasn't ideal I feel “ok” – So I live to fight another day. Going to the gym and will continue on what I hope is the right path.

Going to see that brain wave therapist in Los Angeles on Tuesday

http://www.drorlipeter.com/brainmusictherapy.html

Maybe they'll fit me with a tin foil hat to match the headgear 🙂

Will Keep you posted.

Thanks again for taking the time to be concerned.. I hope you are feeling better too!

Best,

Matt

'lowercasebecky1952' wrote on '13:

Matt, I hope you do stay around. You are one of the members that I always read. I have a kinda bass ackward sense of humor, which I often use to jump-start a discussion. If something I say pinches, it's actually a good thing most of the time. I missed the mark this time. My bad. I will contnue to read what you write because I think you are in need of someone with whom you can share your story. I think I read more into what you said than what was really there. So whatta ya say we give it one more try?

All of us are here for a reason. And I think, as hard as we try to be pleasant with one another, losing sleep makes one cranky. I wrote that note while I was “recovering” from four days of no sleep, followed by fifteen hours of nearly blissful sleep. It's not an excuse for my behavior. But when I sleep that soundly, I become really disoriente an feel like I've had a stroke!! So, I think in the future, I should stay away from the computer until I am certain that I am ok to think and write. Incidentally, I just woke up after 9 hours of blissful sleep. The first thing I did was come here to read your response. I'm glad I did. In an effort to remain friendly, I just erased a whole paragraph of psycobabble and parables. I have to realize that I'm not the site's resident psychiatrist and hall monitor!

Take care, Matt. I'll continue to read your posts and I'll try not to analyzze you. Here's wishing you good sleep and sweet dreams. And I'm glad your sleep patterns are getting better. Keep it up.

Becky

[lowercasebecky1952]

'jrrocco' wrote on '15:

Hi Becky,

No problem whatsoever. We all have our anxiety over this thing. I can totally relate to sleep deprivation and misreading things. I think it was my salutation that threw you off “best to you all” that was the first thing I thought of.

In any event, Congrats on your marathon sleep session the other day! That' must have felt so awesome.

I hope you have many more coming your way. Sounds like you have to say everything is ok to yourself before nodding off.. Even if you have to trick yourself.. That's where the “selfishness” comes in 😉

As for me, I'm still trying. Yesterday I was ready to give up and start napping even with the realization I might not ever get back on track. I was so exhausted after a really bad night. After fighting through it one more time I had a decent night last night. Woke up after 4 hours – as usual- but was able to go back down for 3 semi deep hours after an hour break in between. Even though it wasn't ideal I feel “ok” – So I live to fight another day. Going to the gym and will continue on what I hope is the right path.

Going to see that brain wave therapist in Los Angeles on Tuesday

http://www.drorlipeter.com/brainmusictherapy.html

Maybe they'll fit me with a tin foil hat to match the headgear 🙂

Will Keep you posted.

Thanks again for taking the time to be concerned.. I hope you are feeling better too!

Best,

Matt

Matt,

I'm sorry to hear that you had just about the same luck I did. The last sleep I had lying down was Friday. I've been awake pretty much since then. I dozed off and on last night in my chair, finally getting about two straight hours. I play a game that usually slows my brain down to the point I get tired enough to sleep. I got a very late start on it last night. I've been stuck on the same level for days and it's getting frustrating. If I get frustrated with it, I become more determined to beat it. When that happens, I might as well forget sleep. But last night, I made myself switch to another game when I felt that happening. I could probably lay down after supper if I'd go play it now.

Hang in there. And maybe we'll find a way to beat this thing soon.

Becky

[jrrocco]

Hi Becky,

Are you able to move your legs at all? Is there any way you can do any kind of cardio- Stationary bike, handwheel anything to get the heart rate up? I'm asking because even though it took a couple of weeks the 30 minutes every other day is starting to pay off. I've been really going at it – but even if you can manage to stay consistent on any kind of exercise I think it will pay off for you too. Last night I was able to sleep 5 1/2 hours without a break, i woke up slightly after 4 hours as usual, but I was so tired i fell back to sleep right away.. I then got an additional hour after an hour break.. I've been keeping a journal – sleep is definitely better and definitely getting my hormones back inline – i'm starting to feel normal, not so depressed. I really think its starting to work.

Is this something you could try?

Matt

'lowercasebecky1952' wrote on '15:

Matt,

I'm sorry to hear that you had just about the same luck I did. The last sleep I had lying down was Friday. I've been awake pretty much since then. I dozed off and on last night in my chair, finally getting about two straight hours. I play a game that usually slows my brain down to the point I get tired enough to sleep. I got a very late start on it last night. I've been stuck on the same level for days and it's getting frustrating. If I get frustrated with it, I become more determined to beat it. When that happens, I might as well forget sleep. But last night, I made myself switch to another game when I felt that happening. I could probably lay down after supper if I'd go play it now.

Hang in there. And maybe we'll find a way to beat this thing soon.

Becky

[Martin Reed]

Matt

I'd be really interested in hearing more about how the brain therapy works out for you, since I've covered it a couple of times on the blog.

http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/could-brainwave-optimization-cure-your-insomnia/

http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/brain-music-therapy-might-be-the-insomnia-cure-youve-been-looking-for/

Perhaps you'd be so kind as to start a new discussion topic about it when you begin the treatment?

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If you are ready to stop struggling with insomnia you can enroll in the online insomnia coaching course right now! If you would prefer ongoing phone or video coaching calls as part of a powerful three month program that will help you reclaim your life from insomnia, consider applying for the Insomnia Mastery program.

The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

[jrrocco]

Hi Martin,

Yes I'll start a new topic when i get going with it and keep everyone apprised.

When I first joined I was lurking around the forum and found those posts, that is what inspired me. I very much appreciate it.

Matt

'Martin' wrote on '16:

Matt

I'd be really interested in hearing more about how the brain therapy works out for you, since I've covered it a couple of times on the blog.

http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/could-brainwave-optimization-cure-your-insomnia/

http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/brain-music-therapy-might-be-the-insomnia-cure-youve-been-looking-for/

Perhaps you'd be so kind as to start a new discussion topic about it when you begin the treatment?

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