It’s 3:55am. The car park light sways in the gusting wind and makes shadows dance on the bedroom wall. Is the moon waxing or waning? Difficult to see without glasses.
I went for a run in the afternoon, for crying out loud. I should be sleeping like a baby.
I’m knackered.
I’m wide-awake.
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Knackered i like that word not one i use
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British, innit. 😀
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Oh dear. No sleep… I’d be “crashing” by noon.
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There’s a small person around who doesn’t allow me to crash. I’m hoping I’ll sleep tonight, though…
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Oh, you’ll be in good hands, with the small person on guard, then 🙂 Yes, please have some rest when you get a chance!
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I know insomnia well! I once walked almost 9 miles and still I couldn’t sleep!
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It’s the first time it’s happened to me. Came out of the blue. I’m shattered today… Sorry to hear you’ve been affected
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Sleep and I are old enemies. usually sleep wins out in the end but sometimes, sometimes not. Hope you get a good rest tonight.
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I hope so, too – thanks Melinda 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I can relate to this, sooo tired yet sleep eludes me even after a long, energy sapping run.
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Sorry to hear you’re going through it, too. Maybe it’s a seasonal thing?
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We should be able to unplug – like a lamp or a heater. It’s so unfair!
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That would be lovely indeed. Oh, but then what if someone unplugged you without your consent…
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True, true. Husband and I often thought someone should invent child chloroform – a safe way to put your kid under when all you really, really need IS A BLOODY BREAK! But then, think of all those people who would constantly put their kids under cos they wanted to go to the pub or to the supermarket. Dangerous, dangerous.
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Yes, I’d give an arm for child chloroform at the moment. She’s being a right nightmare (and with me being tired, patience is running a bit short…). But, as you say, it’d be too dangerous. Ah well… 😀
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I do think they feed off our moods as well, don’t you? My son seems to sleep badly when I do, even though he’s eleven and way down the hall. He picks up on mine and husband’s stress, I think. Hope you’ve been sleeping better – and missy is more chilled!
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I know all about insomnia. Thank goodness I finally had it worked out. Great story.
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That’s good to hear. I’m hoping I’ll sleep tonight, I can barely keep my eyes open today. Thank you!
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My fingers are crossed for you. If all else fails a Benadryl or two will do the trick 🙂
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thanks 🙂
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Here’s hoping for a good nights rest. The title reminded me of The Rolling Stones. Great idea to take what you experience and use it to your advantage. Nice story.
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Well, I always say if it doesn’t kill you, there’s probably a story in it… Thanks, I slept a bit better, I think.
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It would be great to have a way to totally control your sleep pattern. I hope you get the sleep you need. Insomnia is hard to deal with. I have it a lot, but it happens in the early hours of the morning…so I have to stay up late at night to avoid waking up at 3 or 4 in the morning. I can only sleep about 5 hours. I haven’t found a solution to this yet because it is an every day thing for me.
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Sorry to hear that, Jessie. Yes, it’s really tough, isn’t it? Hope we’ll both find a solution soon…
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Oh, I feel your pain! I hope tonight is better. Lovely pic, by the way.
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Oh, you, too – sorry to hear it. I think last night was a bit better… Yes, it’s a lovely shot, this. Glad you like it 🙂
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Like Donna, I have not heard that word either and I really like it. Don’t hear it here in the southwest USA. If this is a true story, I feel your pain. It is terrible to have insomnia.
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Ah, I love introducing new words to people. I quite like it, too 🙂
Yes, the insomnia is a bit annoying but after writing about it, I slept a bit better last night. Fingers crossed it’ll continue. Thanks, PJ!
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I hope you will continue sleeping well!
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I relate to this too well.
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Sorry to hear that. It’s terrible, this non-sleeping malarky, isn’t it?
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