Why???

[debris4spike]

Yes, just a real question without an answer .... and I know it, as I type!  I am hoping just typing will help me come to terms with the problem!

For years, froma  baby until a late teenager I was a head-banger ... to get me to sleep and while asleep.  Since then I have been aware occasionally of waking myself up.

Now, I am feeling more positive than ever - yes, things are upsidedown in my life, yet that isn't what's worrying me.

The last few weeks the head-banging has returned ... I wake in the night and can't get back to sleep ... and it is annoying me.

As fast as I try to put the reason behind me, the thoughts return.  There is no answer to the reason ... I know that, yet as soon as I stop thinking of other things, the images resurface.

So, I am annoyed ... and tired!

I suppose on a positive thought, it's a good thing I sleep alone!!!

Comments

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

Were you ever prescribed meds for this? It's stress related I bet. I have problems sleeping as well. I fall asleep, but wake up several times during the night. Sometimes I wake around 3am and can't go back to sleep. Then I'm tired all day.

[debris4spike]

I first started when I was 6 months old ... so, no. I know that it is stress related ... a comfort thing ... and as an adult I always know what the underling stress is, even if this one is causing me a problem to ignore/get sorted out!

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

This sounds like it could be a stress related thing. Often disturbance of sleep is. Could you pop see the Doc and have a chat or something?

*hug*

[debris4spike]

I first started when I was 6 months old ... so, no have never seen a GP. I know that it is stress related ... a comfort thing ... and as an adult I always know what the underling stress is, even if this one is causing me a problem to ignore/get sorted out! So, really I know that there is a logical explanation - just wish that underlying thoughts wouldn't lead to this!

Prayer ... and faith, that's what I must focus on.

Thanks Jamie

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

Oh there's nothing worse than disturbed sleep.

Have you tried a quiet, mind clearing hour before you go to bed?

No internet or telly , maybe a warm bath and some deep breathing


A milky warm drink and make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark.
And spray some lavender oil on your pillow

It really helps

[debris4spike]

I think that as an adult I now find it wakes me up at about 3 or 4 ... which is even more annoying!

I do always read and relax before sleep - baths make no difference either. Haven't tried the lavender though ... I'm not a fan of the smell - but will give it a go if this batch continues - Thanks.

I first started when I was 6 months old ... so, no have never seen a GP. I know that it is stress related ... a comfort thing ... and as an adult I always know what the underling stress is, even if this one is causing me a problem to ignore/get sorted out! So, really I know that there is a logical explanation - just wish that underlying thoughts wouldn't lead to this!

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

You know what's stressing you.

And you have somewhere to turn because you have your faith . As you know I don't share that faith but I did read an amazing letter sent to a worried mother by the Abbess of Brede Abbey

"We have you tucked in our sleeves. Offer your fears and hopes and worries up to God. Place it all in the care of that great heart and go to sleep"

[debris4spike]

Thanks Deborah - it is true I do know the reason - and I do give that to God ... my trouble is that I get impatient for an anse=wer and go and get it back from Him!

Your thoughts mean more than you know.

[cordykitten]

Maybe it's because you're worrying.... can't help but I can
(((***HUGS***)))

[debris4spike]

Thanks Cordy - it helps that I now can "talk" to you all about it1