Insomnia

Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or to be incapable of remaining asleep for a reasonable period. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. Both organic and nonorganic insomnia constitute a Sleep disorder. It is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs or caffeine. An overactive mind or physical pain may also be causes. Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it.

I can't sleep. I just lie there looking at the red projector clock on the ceiling. I count how many times Nathan turns over. I kick the cat around with my restless feet. I hear every creek the house makes. I listen to the Fedex planes fly over the house. I hear every groan, snore, sigh, cough, sniffle that each child/spouse makes. I know every morning around 1:30 am Kiera stumbles up the stairs, knocking into walls and doors, fumbling for the bathroom light( Even though there is a functional, bright night light.)

My mind is overactive. I think about too many things, but this occurs all day every day. I really would like my night to be free of worry and wondering. When I do get that opportunity to fall into a deep sleep, I am living my day over again in my dreams. ( Very vivid dreams, I might add)

I have tried just about everything. Herbal Tea. Hot shower. Last night I ended up on the couch reading some love story at 1 am. ( I hate romancy novels...yeah, I know that romancy is not a word. Add it to my list of Christiisms.) I was giggling, eating Haagen Daas Dulce Leche ice-cream out the container, with a purring cat snuggled up against me. Sounds nice, but preferably during the daylight hours. I did eventually fall asleep. I woke up on the couch, and no sooner than lying my head on my own pillow, in my own bed, did both little girls wake up. Sigh.

So, it says above that " Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it.So, what is the underlying cause? It's not like I am lying there in a darkened room, tired and praying to stay awake. I WANT to sleep. I NEED to sleep. SO, what is the cure??

ChristinaMaria