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Ok, so I worked a 12 hour shift yesterday on the day shift. I was busy all day going back and forth between both of my patients. I left completely exhausted and my entire body sore. About an hour after I got home and showered, I fell asleep probably around 9:30pm and woke up around midnight and now I can't get back to sleep.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't know what to do.
I usually just get on the internet, do my computer stuff, and maybe have a beer or something....
also, i find myself working on chapters in my novel(still wAYYY off from being finished) or working on my performance poetry....writing songs, doing something creative. Helps me feel like I've done something, before going to bed.
If it's been a BADDD shift, I write a letter I have no intention of posting or mailing...and delete it. Helps to get it off my mind...
oh, yeah....and sex is good too......
LOL...usually, I am hanging out here to wind down. However, I'm trying to do other things, such as working out on my treadmill (I'm starting off at about 15 minutes 3 days a week and will increase biweekly to 1/2 hour 5 days a week), showering afterwards, then listening to relaxing metaphysical or R&B music. And, a good book to boot. I know what you mean, though. It's a vicious cycle that does not change...by the time you get tired, there is not enough hours to get good, sound sleep.
I usually just get on the internet, do my computer stuff, and maybe have a beer or something....also, i find myself working on chapters in my novel(still wAYYY off from being finished) or working on my performance poetry....writing songs, doing something creative. Helps me feel like I've done something, before going to bed.
If it's been a BADDD shift, I write a letter I have no intention of posting or mailing...and delete it. Helps to get it off my mind...
oh, yeah....and sex is good too......
:yeah:To sex! My husband created a computer game where I have a picture of the supervisor I hate the most and I use my mouse to shoot holes in it. Wonderful distraction...
Sorry, but sex invigorates me:rolleyes:....So I settle for the TV or a good book in the recliner--I usually fall asleep there before I can get to bed!!
Which reminds me that I have to start shopping for the best recliner chair for my money to place in the bedroom. I love the ones that are so cozy that you can place blankets and fluff pillows in...
I also tend to put the TV to something that is mindless, like old comedies to induce sleep on occasions and make sure that all the lights are shut off.
At the moment, I am jamming to Kid Rock on my iPod and praying hubby does not decide to have me committed. I guess if I walked in on him dancing in his undies, I'd look at him like he was nutty, too. Lord knows how long he was there before I turned around.
This is a precursor to a hot bath, which the iPod will not be along for. I daresay that broiling myself would not be conducive to relaxation. On the other hand, I have always wanted curly hair.....
A hot bath and a good book do wonders for me. I also cross-stitch, which no one can believe, as hyper as I am.
shellsgogreen
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reading usually works for me - very relaxing