I Need Sleep

For months, I have been on the search for a cream/concealer to hide the ridiculous dark circles that are now a permanent feature under my eyes.   

I've tried them all. 

I have spent way too much money.

I have tried allergy medicines.  And eye drops.  

I've slept with a thingy over my eyes.

Nothing has worked.

But then.

My husband gave me a FitBit for my birthday.

(I am a tiny bit addicted to the step counting.  I can't sit.  Must be stepping.)

Beyond the stepping, the FitBit tracks sleeping.

Which I am not.

I didn't know I wasn't.  I mean, I knew I wasn't waking up refreshed and energetic, but I didn't know how bad it was.

Since I began wearing the FitBit, I haven't slept more than 4 hours.  And my longest stretch of sleep has been 42 minutes.

 

There is no amount of cream/concealer that is going to fix that.

I have tried over-the-counter meds.  No.

I have tried diffusing essential oils.  No.

I have stopped screens before bed.  No.

I have stopped caffeine at noon.  No.

I have tried a hot bath with lavendar.  No.

And now I am not sleeping because I am worried about not sleeping.

Please.  Someone tell me what to do.

 

Comments

[Angela S]

I hate to rush to the doctor because I am NOT that person but if you've tried all these other things and you have decent insurance I'd say go get a sleep study done. I'd guess you have sleep apnea.

[Kelly]

You've described my life for years & years. I finally gave in and got a prescription for Lunesta. I now sleep 8 hours a night, every night. I wake up clear headed- no fogginess at all. I feel so much better. :)

[Rachel]

Glad you're back blogging! Could you try an OTC sleep aid and see how you feel when you wake up in the morning?

[rrmama]

Maybe you have sleep apnea? You might have to ask your husband if you snore, and that in its self is a loaded question.

[Queen B]

I am not snoring. I asked nicely and everything.
Good to hear from you!

[Jenna]

I wish I could help with the sleep thing, but instead, I just wanted to say I am so glad you are back!!

[Shari]

Seriously, one simple word: Acupuncture.

[Queen B]

Really? I know nothing about it. I'll look that up! Thanks!