Ever since Daylight Saving Time ended in many parts of the country, my sleep pattern got interrupted. Now I’m going to bed later at night and waking up way too early in the morning.
Some would say I’m waking up in the middle of the night. And I’m functioning all day. Barely. I find that I’m particularly weepy in this state. I allow my mind to conjure up all sorts of negative scenarios–something that’s pretty detrimental to the way I view my future, especially in these tough economic times.
Let’s just say I started having a good cry each day at the beginning of October, and I haven’t stopped since. Reminds me a little of the movie, “Broadcast News,” when actor Holly Hunter would start her day with a little cry, only I’ve figured out real things to cry about.
And after November 4, it only got worse. I ache a lot more. Takes longer for me to stretch out tight muscles. I feel hungry at off times, not like any routine I’ve ever had.I worry more, can’t seem to come up with solutions for things. Give up too easily. Get annoyed with loved ones and co-workers more often.
Just this morning, I was out of bed at 3:30 A.M. Trying to send large documents by email to someone. The files were too large. Not something a person should be doing on less sleep.I’m pretty sure the only thing a person can do on less sleep is merely survive.
Janet Muniz
(photo credit: hiromy)
Mon, Apr 13, 2009
Sleep Apnea