[Pesqueeb]

An anecdote of exactly 1;

Slept almost 11 hours uninterrupted. Did not wake up feeling like someone was try to twist my head/neck from my shoulders. I'm sore, but it feels like the sort of sore that comes after weight lifting or something, but two days later. It's definitely an improvement. Placebo or drugs? Who knows. I suppose time will tell, but I actually feel rested this morning.

 

[maxyedor]

If it is placebo, who cares? Working is working.

I wouldn't even call what you're doing "giving up", you're just shifting gears because what you're doing wasn't working. That's what you should do. Keep your head up, and this morning should be a reminder that feeling not-shitty is possible, all you have to do is sort out how to make that feeling last.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Daily pain sucks.

Probably the single most thing to alter your mental health.

You are doing the right thing by making the appointment. In the end I suspect you will kick youraelf for not doing it sooner.

As an update, this seems to be the case so far.

Dont know if the "sleep aid/antidepressant" does much. My sleep this last 8 or so days has definitely improved, but I've still had a 3 nights worth of light/broken sleep with periods of ceiling staring. I will say that the muscle relaxer seems to be working like a champ. My neck and shoulders have been 1000x times looser, the headaches have pretty much gone away, and I haven't consumed a single OTC pain killer since I saw the doc. Alcohol consumption has gone way down too.

So......So far so good I guess.

I also really appreciate the support and well wishes, fellow internet travelers. Thanks.

 

[jonKranked]

it sounds like you've tried it naow

 

[jimmydean]

Just throwing this out there...

 

[jonKranked]

Just throwing this out there...

i've been advocating a career change as well.

 

[maxyedor]

Alcohol consumption has gone way down too.

So you're saying you now have some excess supply to share with your fake internet friends? I'll PM you my address.


Glad to hear it's working out so far. A couple nights of shitty sleep are better than shitty sleep every night. What's your policy on CBD? Did you already go over this? I know you have to stay weed free in order to work on airplanes, but CBD should be good to go right? Shit sorted out my sleep when nothing else would, maybe worth thinking about adding to your arsenal.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Glad to hear it's working out so far. A couple nights of shitty sleep are better than shitty sleep every night. What's your policy on CBD? Did you already go over this? I know you have to stay weed free in order to work on airplanes, but CBD should be good to go right? Shit sorted out my sleep when nothing else would, maybe worth thinking about adding to your arsenal.

I toyed with CBD for quite a while. I could never quite decide if it worked for me or not. Some days I thought it was helping, some days I thought it was snake oil. It seemed to take the edge off, but my monthly out of pocket costs were kind of a deal breaker. Don't know about out there in Cali, but in CO a months worth was $$$. The amount of relief I thought I might have been getting did not match the cost.

 

[Sandro]

I don’t want to doubt your doctor or the prescribed medication, but we should also take into account that you just got Smashed™.

Hope the trend of less pain and more sleep continues

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

Are you working nights?

 

[Pesqueeb]

Are you working nights?

Not since 2012-ish, I think. But I did for about 8.5 years.

 

[Pesqueeb]

I don’t want to doubt your doctor or the prescribed medication, but we should also take into account that you just got Smashed™.

Hope the trend of less pain and more sleep continues

We talked about it. Both times.

 

[Montana rider]

Few things in life are more frustrating than being unable to fall back asleep and staring at the ceiling (or my dysfunctional approach: looking at the clock and calculating how few hours are left before I have to get up...)

I heard about the evolutionary concept called second sleep and the TL;DR is that we were hardwired "back in the day" to get up in the middle of the night to stoke the fire and check on our critters re: night time predators.

It was still common in ye olde colonial times to get up and work for an hour or two (with a pint even...) in the middle of the night:

The myth of the eight-hour sleep

Sleeping in one eight-hour chunk is a very recent phenomenon, and lying awake at night could be good for you, according to scientists and historians.

www.bbc.com

'Dreamland': Open Your Eyes To The Science Of Sleep

Most people's after-midnight mishaps are nothing compared with what David K. Randall describes in his new book. From people committing murder while supposedly sleepwalking, to what sleep was like in medieval times, Dreamland provides a lively overview of the world's most popular nocturnal pastime.

www.npr.org

So while it won't solve your insomnia I hope understanding how common this phenomenon really is can bring you some measure of peace...

I have always said the day that my kids dropped their afternoon naps were the saddest two days of my life, because it was my nap time too...

We could all benefit from the occasional nap or in @SkaredShtles case : la siesta / il sonnellino

 

[jonKranked]

Few things in life are more frustrating than being unable to fall back asleep and staring at the ceiling (or my dysfunctional approach: looking at the clock and calculating how few hours are left before I have to get up...)

I heard about the evolutionary concept called second sleep and the TL;DR is that we were hardwired "back in the day" to get up in the middle of the night to stoke the fire and check on our critters re: night time predators.

It was still common in ye olde colonial times to get up and work for an hour or two (with a pint even...) in the middle of the night:

The myth of the eight-hour sleep

Sleeping in one eight-hour chunk is a very recent phenomenon, and lying awake at night could be good for you, according to scientists and historians.

www.bbc.com

'Dreamland': Open Your Eyes To The Science Of Sleep

Most people's after-midnight mishaps are nothing compared with what David K. Randall describes in his new book. From people committing murder while supposedly sleepwalking, to what sleep was like in medieval times, Dreamland provides a lively overview of the world's most popular nocturnal pastime.

www.npr.org

So while it won't solve your insomnia I hope understanding how common this phenomenon really is can bring you some measure of peace...

I have always said the day that my kids dropped their afternoon naps were the saddest two days of my life, because it was my nap time too...

We could all benefit from the occasional nap or in @SkaredShtles case : la siesta / il sonnellino

that reminds me, pretty soon i'm gonna have to get back on the early wakeup schedule to kick up a fire.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>
We could all benefit from the occasional nap or in @SkaredShtles case : la siesta / il sonnellino

Man... them Eye Tallyans and Spaniards know a thing or two about livin' civilized-like.

 

[jimmydean]

Man... them Eye Tallyans and Spaniards know a thing or two about livin' civilized-like.

love a good nap.

 

[eric strt6]

I hurt all the time but at least I sack out hard for 6+ hours at least 4 days a week and 5 hours the rest of the time

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

Few things in life are more frustrating than being unable to fall back asleep and staring at the ceiling (or my dysfunctional approach: looking at the clock and calculating how few hours are left before I have to get up...)

I heard about the evolutionary concept called second sleep and the TL;DR is that we were hardwired "back in the day" to get up in the middle of the night to stoke the fire and check on our critters re: night time predators.

It was still common in ye olde colonial times to get up and work for an hour or two (with a pint even...) in the middle of the night:

The myth of the eight-hour sleep

Sleeping in one eight-hour chunk is a very recent phenomenon, and lying awake at night could be good for you, according to scientists and historians.

www.bbc.com

'Dreamland': Open Your Eyes To The Science Of Sleep

Most people's after-midnight mishaps are nothing compared with what David K. Randall describes in his new book. From people committing murder while supposedly sleepwalking, to what sleep was like in medieval times, Dreamland provides a lively overview of the world's most popular nocturnal pastime.

www.npr.org

So while it won't solve your insomnia I hope understanding how common this phenomenon really is can bring you some measure of peace...

I have always said the day that my kids dropped their afternoon naps were the saddest two days of my life, because it was my nap time too...

We could all benefit from the occasional nap or in @SkaredShtles case : la siesta / il sonnellino

I read this method a few months ago.

If you struggle with staying awake at night, use this 4-step relaxation hack to fall asleep within minutes

This sleep technique worked to help people in combat zones during WWII fall asleep quickly, so it'll likely work for you, too.

www.businessinsider.com

It really helped me to sleep faster.

 

[JohnE]

I go away for a little bit and all hell breaks loose...seriously, can't you people hold it together for a bit???

I kid of course...

I come from a family of addictive/compulsives and substance abusers...there is nothing we havent tried, like many of you. I live in fear of prescription meds, injuries and migraines be damned. Bikes, hockey, music and the gym have been my salvation. A few years ago, being an out of the closet wrasslin fan, I found this book/workout...it has helped immensely with my mobility and lingering pain issues...maybe it will help you...

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