[mountainstate] Sleep issues

Sat Nov 7 16:31:15 GMT 2009

Hi Paula, Sleep problems are very common for blind people. There have been numerous studies about this, actually. There are a lot 
of things to suggest that light changes, seasonal patterns and the like have to do with it. I'm back to Mela tonin now to get my 
body regulated because it thinks I should be asleep two to three hours after it gets dark. Obviously, I cannot go to sleep at 7:00 
or 8:00, but I would very much like to be. So I fight and fight that urge, then don't sleep well because I'm not sleepy with all 
the caffeine and genseng or fighting with exercise, etc. that I do. By the time I do allow myself to sleep, it is 1:00 or 2:00 in 
the morning, then its 6:00 and time to get up and I'm worthless the rest of the day. So now, I'm going to take Mellatonin and get 
back on some semblance of a regular schedule.
My migraines have come back with a vengance because of sleep deprivation and stress and I'm starting to feel just run down.
And my job is requiring 12 hour days, five and six days a week now. So, I obviously need sleep.
So, my new deal is: phone goes off at 10:00 and I go to sleep. People can deal with it or be miserable about it--their choice, but 
I'm going to sleep, I hope. <smiles>

I've always had sleep issues and they started right after I lost my sight. I got my days and nights mixed up and mom had a devil 
of a time getting things regulated and we never really did, no matter what I've done, but the Mellatonin does help.
.

Jessie L. Rayl, MA, ALPS, LPC
Pathways Counseling Services
Phone:  (304) 262-8020
Email: eaglewings at wvdsl.net
604 Wilson Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401

"To be sensitive is to feel the thoughts and hearts of others as you would want yours to be felt."--unknown

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paula Kelsey" <pakelsey at verizon.net>
To: "Mountain State (West Virginia) Council of the Blind discussion list" <mountainstate at acb.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [mountainstate] medical problems

> Well I don't have any epson salts, but I do have bubble bath stuff.  The
> very hot water I used with thee very soft bubbles felt so very good!  I went
> to the doctor Monday for my sleeping problem.  I made the appointment a
> couple days before i got all bruised up.  She said take the pills half an
> hour before your ready to crash and make sure you're already in bed.  Well I
> took them and then preceeded to get ready for bed.  The pil hit me like a
> sledgehammer!  the floor and walls looked like they were moving and I was
> grabbing onto furniture so I wouldn't fall down.  Whew-wee!  I sure did get
> alot of sleep, but I still woke up tired.  Well that was only the first
> night.  She suggested that I try and go to bed around the same time each
> night.  Routine, she said, is actually good for your body.  I have major
> insomnia plus!
>
> paula
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "thedogmom" <thedogmom at wvdsl.net>
> To: "Mountain State (West Virginia) Council of the Blind discussion list"
> <mountainstate at acb.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [mountainstate] Fall Stuff.
>
>
>>    <LOL> I'm sorry Paula. I'm sure this is real painful. A sad reminder
>> you're not as young as you used to be, huh?
>> So, where were you going to post the pictures? Should we make a "blind
>> people do it right?" poster and post our injuries too? Your bruised butt?
>> My bruised and wrapped up ankle; this should make the starts for a good
>> one I'm thinking. <LOL>
>> Epson salts and some Aspirin or something, a good couple of cups of tea, a
>> good book or two and feel better soon.
>>
>> Jessie
>> Email:  thedogmom at wvdsl.net
>> Messenger:  thedogmom at wvdsl.net
>> Share my latest at:
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>> *And be content with whatever you have for He has said "I will never leave
>> you or forsake you."--Hebrews 13:506.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Paula Kelsey" <pakelsey at verizon.net>
>> To: "Mountain State (West Virginia) Council of the Blind discussion list"
>> <mountainstate at acb.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:46 PM
>> Subject: Re: [mountainstate] Fall Stuff.
>>
>>
>>> Hey folks:
>>>
>>> well here I sit on a squishey pillow on myy computer chair.  Evidentally
>>> the bruises on my butt area of my body are massive!  Katey even took
>>> pictures. I'm tempted to post them, after all who's gonna guess they are
>>> My butt?  LOL
>>>
>>> paula
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Deborah Cain" <dcain at hsc.wvu.edu>
>>> To: "Mountain State (West Virginia) Council of the Blind discussion list"
>>> <mountainstate at acb.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 8:52 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [mountainstate] Fall Stuff.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Paula,
>>>>
>>>> Your hike sounds like quite an adventure but so very much fun, too.  I'm
>>>> glad you survived it.  and you know what?  The more you do it the easier
>>>> it will become and the right gear really does make a difference.  I
>>>> hiked many a WV mountain (sometimes with a heavy backpack)  when my boys
>>>> were in scouts and I miss it so much.  It got to the point that some of
>>>> the sighted people relied on Shaylee (my dog guide at the time) to
>>>> choose the easiest and safest path once they saw how well she could do
>>>> it.  Dave, Molly and I did a six mile hike on easy trails during one of
>>>> our camping trips at Cooper's Rock State Park this summer and I'd love
>>>> to do much more of it.
>>>>
>>>> Debbie
>>>>
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