tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post5569523044636921046..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Insomnia hacksDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14115135963641217172016-06-16T17:11:39.003-04:002016-06-16T17:11:39.003-04:00I'm beginning to wonder if we are twin sisters...I'm beginning to wonder if we are twin sisters of different mothers, at least as far as sleeping is concerned! I also avoid exciting movies or shows in the evening. I also desperately need a short nap most days at 2:30 PM. Your new sleep regime sounds so hard to do -- I would be crushed :( But like you say, you are desperate, and this requires desperate measures. I hope so much that it produces a good sleep pattern long term for you!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-49210430262237782892016-06-09T09:40:49.434-04:002016-06-09T09:40:49.434-04:00Your new blog is beautiful, Deborah! The old one ...Your new blog is beautiful, Deborah! The old one was too, but I know we all need a change now and then. <br /><br />Daphne really was great to work with, wasn't she? I'm so glad I found her.<br /><br />Have a great day,<br />PattiPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948766889057998160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14012033687370111372016-06-08T22:14:33.675-04:002016-06-08T22:14:33.675-04:00Oh my Deborah, I can't imagine having to funct...Oh my Deborah, I can't imagine having to function without proper rest. I for one function on 6 hours of sleep during the week but on weekends, I try to catch up on my sleep. I along love to take naps.<br /><br />I am glad to see that you found a program that will help you with your insomnia. It's got to be tough to follow the requirements but I know you have lots of will power.<br /><br />Good luck and blessings.<br /><br />Janet Rosemary-Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228890422535470624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-51714043171658028182016-06-08T07:20:48.486-04:002016-06-08T07:20:48.486-04:00I am so happy to hear that this program is helping...I am so happy to hear that this program is helping you! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-84138365421207684222016-06-08T03:41:52.634-04:002016-06-08T03:41:52.634-04:00Sounds like a great program and how wonderful to a...Sounds like a great program and how wonderful to already see results. When I was weaning myself away from sleep meds many years ago, my doctor told me to never lay in bed longer than 30 minutes, to get up and do something quiet until I felt sleepy, even if that meant staying up all night. Forcing myself out of bed by a certain time in the morning was also suggested. Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-7927112710226471332016-06-07T17:22:51.932-04:002016-06-07T17:22:51.932-04:00So glad that you are finding some relief! Getting ...So glad that you are finding some relief! Getting up so early must be hard, but it forces you to stick to a schedule and hopefully re-set your biological clock. I really need to get up at a set time, myself. Good tips - especially not watching stimulating television before bedtime. Hope you continue to find relief. xx KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-25356252002938055752016-06-07T10:55:12.090-04:002016-06-07T10:55:12.090-04:00Hi Deborah...I'm glad to hear that you are get...Hi Deborah...I'm glad to hear that you are getting some good results from your new sleep therapy. My problem isn't falling asleep, it's staying asleep for more than a few hours at a time. I feel like I sleep very soundly at first and then by 3 AM (sometimes earlier) I feel a though it's time to get up! I can usually turn over and fall back asleep but cannot sleep past 5AM on any given day...which actually isn't such a bad thing if you are the sort of person who likes the early morning time, which I do. Happy Tuesday to you and enjoy the rest of your week :)Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-25580823032470430692016-06-07T09:52:53.546-04:002016-06-07T09:52:53.546-04:00Hi Deborah, so happy for you to find something tha...Hi Deborah, so happy for you to find something that is helping your insomnia. What a blessing to be seeing some early results. Love June for it's roses and pearls too.<br />Have a great week and blessings to you. xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-38281272420493272822016-06-07T07:30:03.452-04:002016-06-07T07:30:03.452-04:00This is excellent news, Deborah! So glad you'r...This is excellent news, Deborah! So glad you're beginning to see some results, which will perhaps make that $135 the best $ you ever spent! June roses and pearls are favorites of mine too. :)Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-9715743358066582122016-06-07T01:59:13.048-04:002016-06-07T01:59:13.048-04:00Hi Deborah,
I am so sorry to hear about your insom...Hi Deborah,<br />I am so sorry to hear about your insomnia. I do hope that your internet program helps you. I pray that you will soon have a good night's sleep. Love your June rose. Blessings, KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804372282623644402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-3428361398167035932016-06-07T00:40:10.376-04:002016-06-07T00:40:10.376-04:00Dearest Deborah,
What a lovely rose and yes, roses...Dearest Deborah,<br />What a lovely rose and yes, roses and pearls are both my favorites too!<br />So happy that you are seeing some results with your program and hoping that it will continue to go into a positive direction!<br />Sending you hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-35895174853136753472016-06-06T23:01:36.334-04:002016-06-06T23:01:36.334-04:00Interesting, Deb- and holy moly that is the most b...Interesting, Deb- and holy moly that is the most beautiful rose I have ever seen!<br /><br />I have been an insomniac as long as I can remember - and a VERY light sleeper. I am sorta surprised that I have naturally kinda done most of those things you mentioned.<br /><br />I wish the deepest most wonderful sleep!<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19033833961686821542016-06-06T21:40:39.078-04:002016-06-06T21:40:39.078-04:00I once worked with a gal that lived a life of slee...I once worked with a gal that lived a life of sleepless nights as you've described before the start of your program. I felt sorry for her, as I do for you Deborah and can say I only had issues during menopause. My schedule of 'to bed at 11 and up at 6:30' every day seems to work for me. Sometimes I nap because I've been up during the night to the washroom or with the dog, or I'm plumb tired from a day of physical gardening.<br />You have a support team here from your blogging sisters and I hope this program works for you, do let us know how you make out.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-55041661559871555212016-06-06T20:50:32.199-04:002016-06-06T20:50:32.199-04:00I'm so happy to hear that the CBT is starting ...I'm so happy to hear that the CBT is starting to work for you. Please keep us posted on your progress. Before I lost my Fitbit (whoops!), it used to track my sleep but I was skeptical of the accuracy of the reported "sleep efficiency".<br /><br />There's a Pinterest board on napping?!?Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-54815101630792727702016-06-06T20:39:48.497-04:002016-06-06T20:39:48.497-04:00Sleep is such a gift. I'm glad you're seei...Sleep is such a gift. I'm glad you're seeing results from the program and I hope they continue. Thanks for reporting in.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-41693401947729276782016-06-06T20:32:39.081-04:002016-06-06T20:32:39.081-04:00I'm so pleased to read that you are getting so...I'm so pleased to read that you are getting some results. So far so good and it sounds like you have hit on something really helpful!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-25318742166752606722016-06-06T18:16:41.195-04:002016-06-06T18:16:41.195-04:00Oh yea, Deborah, I'm so happy that something i...Oh yea, Deborah, I'm so happy that something is working for you!!! It's very good of you to share your results with everyone that has this same issue. I'm also proud of you for getting off of the sleep meds. I'm an early riser, so I'm sleepy at night, and get around 7 hours of sleep, though not interrupted. My youngest son gave me a new sleep tea, which is Tulsi, and I like it a lot. <br />Sweet dreams, my friend! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-51404914751534903742016-06-06T15:47:43.791-04:002016-06-06T15:47:43.791-04:00Dear Deborah
This post is music to my ears!
I'...Dear Deborah<br />This post is music to my ears!<br />I'm a chronic insomniac too so I feel for you.<br />However, I am a morning person. Because I'm still working I get up at 5:30 and I'm on the motorway by 6:45 ( as I've got older, I'm also much slower at doing things)!<br />So what I'm leading up to is, because of the early start I could easily put myself to bed at 7:30pm - I'm also tired after a long day at work!<br />I often read a few blogs and play a game of Mahjong (3-4 more like) on my iPad. Blue light is a no no but this is how I relax.<br />I fall asleep easily but wake about 2am, I read and do crosswords ( in bed) then back to sleep 4am!<br />I would love to sleep normally and will try the things you've mentioned, I'll let you know how I go.<br />I take a quarter of a tablet most nights too.<br />I'm flying down country to stay with my cousin for a few days and I don't think I will have computer access. I'll be in touch when I get back.<br />Thank you dear friend I know how hard this is struggling with sleep.<br />Shane xRoses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61499765492595931792016-06-06T14:11:22.009-04:002016-06-06T14:11:22.009-04:00I am very thankful that you are seeing positive re...I am very thankful that you are seeing positive results with this program. This is great news and thanks for sharing more about the program. I hope you have a very nice week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-7517005278644890432016-06-06T13:34:11.554-04:002016-06-06T13:34:11.554-04:00I am so happy that you are finally getting some re...I am so happy that you are finally getting some results, Deborah. I am not a morning person either but wish I was. My father always said the morning is the best part of the day. I have always been a night hawk, Hubby and me both. But our lives have changed drastically in the past year because his job requires him to get up at 4 AM and that has just interfered in our lives unbelievably. I will be so happy when he can retire. I am thankful for his job but I'm not happy with the hours he's working now. If we were twenty-five, it wouldn't be quite so bad but seriously, who wants to get up at 4 AM and go to work at our age? <br />I hope this time next week, your sleeping pattern will be even that much better. Hugs to you and thank you for sharing with us.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-22027790695824744502016-06-06T12:17:03.781-04:002016-06-06T12:17:03.781-04:00Hello Dear Friend, And I feel like I want to add g...Hello Dear Friend, And I feel like I want to add goodnight and sweet dreams!!<br />I am so glad you are getting some good results and taking a new approach to some better quality of sleep! I loved your last post on the tea maker and yes that tablecloth was lovely and the tea cup was like sunshine.<br />I do hope you have a wonderful week and all these things will work well for you!<br />Hugs, Roxyliving from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-27009913712512367952016-06-06T12:10:35.875-04:002016-06-06T12:10:35.875-04:00Its wonderful to hear that the programme is starti...Its wonderful to hear that the programme is starting to work albeit slowly, such good news. Take care.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14113225254734892016-06-06T11:56:37.630-04:002016-06-06T11:56:37.630-04:00It is good to hear that you are getting some relie...It is good to hear that you are getting some relief!!!! I hope this continues to work for you.<br /><br />Love and hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-48783512615369409292016-06-06T11:45:02.321-04:002016-06-06T11:45:02.321-04:00You are my hero, Deborah, for trying this and repo...You are my hero, Deborah, for trying this and reporting to us on it. I'm very interested but imagine it must be important to set aside some weeks where it might be easier to begin. Like not starting it when you're having guests or big events? <br /><br />I'm proud of you and happy for you, bless you as you attempt this.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-43575945395518219032016-06-06T11:37:45.430-04:002016-06-06T11:37:45.430-04:00I found it interesting that the program's init...I found it interesting that the program's initials spell out Shut I. And it is bringing some shut eye to you. That's great. <br /><br />It's hard to force yourself to stay up in the morning when you're exhausted from not sleeping the night before. How self-disciplined you are to be able to do so. <br /><br />I recently stopped watching TV in the evenings, or at least an hour before bedtime. My husband still watches, so I go to a different room to read a book. I feel reading is better conducive to sleeping than an action-packed TV show is.<br /><br />Hope your sleeping continues to improve.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />PattiPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948766889057998160noreply@blogger.com