*yawn, rubs eyes*
Hi guys.
Thanks for all your well-wishes last night.
Verdict? I did sleep. Yay!
But not enough. And I could not get sleepy at bedtime even though I couldn’t keep my eyes open. My dang brain was runnin a million miles an hour.
This is nothing new. I’ve suffered insomnia since I was a wee lass. I’ve tried natural supplements, Rx meds, exercise, no caffeine (horrid), sound machines, dark curtains, etc.
I’ve learned after 25+ years of suffering, there is little I can do to fight it. I’ve tried it all. The Ambien I have now actually helps a lot, surprisingly. But I have to take it way before bed for it to kick in, and I still haven’t figured out the dosage that doesn’t make me a grogged mess in the morning.
The perk of all this? Hubz feels so badly for me that he’s letting me have Hillary in the bed! This is one our remnant doggy-rule No Nos.
Tee hee.
I knew I needed loads of protein for Breks to carry me thru the day, so I chunked together this stuff…
- mini whole wheat bagel + fried eggwhites with peppers + onions + kale + mushies + BBQ tempeh + American cheese + HAWT sauce
- Coffee (ready for cup #2 now)
Confession# 1. I ate it in the car on the drive to work.
Confession #2. I wanted to eat a second one.
Confession #3. I’m kinda today, so just bear with me.
Confession #4. I just ate 3 mini Entemanns choco chip cookies.
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Tags: Confession, insomnia
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May 20th, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Fancy Pants Nance says:Confession: I love that little crab you put in your Confession #3.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Mel says:That bagel sandwich looks so yummy! I would totally want a second one too.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:55 AM
~Designer Gal~ says:Awww hang in there!
Maybe a shot of sunshine and fresh air at lunch will help get you through the day as well!
May 20th, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Alisa - Frugal Foodie says:That looks great for a chunked together Brek!
I am sure you have already tried it, but can’t help mentioning. What about melatonin? We have turned two long time insomniacs onto it (so cheap and easy to buy!) and they were amazed how well it worked.
Glad you got some sleep!
May 20th, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says:oooh insomnia—I feel you on that one! I have tried everything too! I think it’s almost a habit now. I wish I had some good advice but I don’t unfortunately and am in need of some myself.
Amazing looking breakfast! I love the plate too!
I hope you have a good day!
May 20th, 2009 at 1:40 PM
janetha says:haha love the confessions, hey at least you are honest. i eat in my car all the time, i am running late more often than not. such is life.
love the green plate though, regardless!
May 20th, 2009 at 3:26 PM
sue says:glad you got some sleep!! and doggies in the bed are the best!
May 20th, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Mariposa says:awwww!!! so sorry you are having crappy sleep- i am too lately.. plus i think i am hallucinateing (spelling??)
i thought your bagel sandwich had candy in it.. oh boy! i need some more sleep!
May 20th, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Beth says:Confession: I thought that was a lobster in your confessions. And I thought, “Er feels lobstery?” Then I read your comments and Ahhhh’ed out loud.
May 20th, 2009 at 6:18 PM
K says:Boo to sleep issues
I’m too familiar with those as well. Who wouldn’t want to eat another one of those killer breakfast sandwiches?!
May 20th, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Heather says:I can’t blame you for being a little crabby… sleepless nights are never fun to deal with. Hope your day goes well!
And those strawberries are looking so good!
May 20th, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Jessica says:I’m sorry about the insomnia!! I can’t believe you’ve tried everything in the book and still no improvement…..at least there’s ambien and coffee in your life!
Your breakfast looks and sounds delish, as always. Whenever i see your little fried eggs, hot sauce and mini bagel meal going on, I always want to go out and buy bagels and fry up some eggs ASAP! Too bad it’s almost 5 o clock and I had an omelet for lunch (with lots of HOT SAUCE! yay).
May 20th, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Lauren says:Glad to hear you got some sleep, but do try to get more tonight if you can.
Breakfast sammy looks wondeful. I had BBQ Tempeh in my salad today and it was soooooo goood.
We must be on the same foodie wavelength today.
May 20th, 2009 at 8:41 PM
elise says:how cute is that brekkie plate!
confession: im an insomniac too. so frustrating!