That song by the Eurythmics is playing in my head this morning. I awoke at 4 A.M. but felt refreshed. When I drifted off before 10 last night, I was still floating on a little leftover fentanyl, was lifted a bit by the hydrocodone I took to ease the itchy ache of the new CHEMO PORT sitting just under my skin on the right side of my chest, and was assisted by the kick of the melatonin I took. I was determined my sleep would indeed be sweet and deep.
With sleep, all things feel possible. Without it, I’ve discovered, I can actually dip into depression—something I’ve never really experienced before—and I don’t like it. It changes me. So, I am looking at planning for better sleep come chemo week (next week).
So, with sleep in mind, here’s today’s challenge! See the pretty watercolor below? (Wish it was mine!) For a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card, what helps you get a great night’s sleep? Or, tell me what she’s dreaming about…
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Send love & healing prayers.
I’ve been in your shoes. Stay strong!
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Soothing music helps me go to sleep… but lately my puppy thinks it is fun to wake me every couple hours, especially if she sees something outside.
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I just let my mind drift. It may take me a while to get to sleep. My mind is always so active.
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This is probably going to sound a little weird but it works for me. Every night I say my thanks to God. I never ask for anything just say thanks and that I’m looking forward to tomorrow. I tell my bed thank you and I never lay down to sleep when I’m angry or agitated. My bed has to be a place I associate with calm happy thoughts. It didn’t work the first time I did it but over time I improved my sleeping. That’s not to say that every night is perfectly restful because stuff happens (like foxes screaming directly below my window) but it really does help to recognize bed as a place of rest. Good luck finding your path to good sleep as you heal.
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music
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For me, a good pillow. I am sending you happy thoughts for great sleep.
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Getting tasks accomplished during the day allows we to relax and sleep more peacefully. A backrub from hubby helps too.