I need more sleep but I can't...

Philippines
March 29, 2013 11:51am CST
It's been two weeks when the last time i slept 8 hours straight but since my father-in-law admitted here in the hospital I only have a 2 hours sleep and few minutes nap during the day while he's sleeping. I know sleeping is very important but my main concern now is my father in law's condition. Good thing my husband always let me to have a power nap when his around even his very tired from work. We both need more sleep but I think we can't have it now maybe when our father get very well soon and out of danger then we can able to sleep more than 8 hours or as long as we want. Right? Have a good night!
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@emily7339 (1337)
• Malaysia
30 Mar 13
You are indeed a good daughter in law to take care of your father-in-law in the hospital. I believe he will be very glad to have you beside him. I did stay in the hospital taking care of my dad while he was in hospital some time ago. So, I can understand how you feel and what you are going through now. However, having to see my dad recovering dad after day will be an encouragement to me instead even though I am really tired.
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• Philippines
29 Mar 13
You are really sweet taking care of your dad-in-law. I also experienced lacking sleep when my foster mom got operated on her lungs. I was the main care giver. So whenever someone came to take over then I just headed straight home with a cab and slept. While asleep, my phone was beside my ears in case there was an emergency call from the hospital. When I was still awake then I would have quality time with my x-partner. It was on on a Christmas break. So if people were lacking sleep coz of partying and visiting families and friends, having endless eating and catching up, I was in the hospital. As soon as she was already discharged, then I went home to my biological family and kept sleeping. I understand how you feel at the moment and hats off to your sincere efforts in taking care of a sick member of the family. Sneak in power naps whenever you got time for it and lots of fruits and water. Coffee would destroy you in the long run. Coffee is good when a person gets real sleeping time.:)
• Philippines
31 Mar 13
I always drinking coffee to make me feel active and awake now i know that's not good for me, thanks for the heads up. Most of the time when my father in law is sleeping and not complaining any pain i do my best to take a naps and to stretch my body.
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
6 Apr 13
Hi Bhe, I hope your father in law will get well soon when my kids are ill, I also don't have enough sleep it makes me realize that healthy is very important
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
30 Mar 13
A pleasant day Bhebelen14, Indeed, an 8-hour sleeping cycle is important. Our body gets the most out of it when we able to have our complete sleeping cycle. However, as you have said, your father-in-law was in the hospital, so he really needs much more attention. In this regard, it is understandable if you can able to complete your sleeping cycle. Perhaps, just take a vitamins that can revitalize your body and to complete the lost sleep. Then, continue to get that power nap if given a chance.
• Indonesia
29 Mar 13
Wow u are really a nice person, u take care of ur father in law, even it causes u, to have lack of sleep, yes normaly our body needs 8 hours of sleep, but, lack of sleep not really dangerous too, your body and brain can adjusted. But when u have time just have a normal sleep, to rested your brain and body. But i know someone (my friend) who sleep just 3 or 4 hours a day, and she is fine and alright. But again if you have time, take some good sleep, and relax your body! Have a good day! :)
• India
30 Mar 13
Hi friend, sad to know that you don't had a proper sleep and wish to sleep more. As you mentioned your hubby help you to take nap and he will take care of his father and relieve you to take rest, really you have a good hubby to understand your issues. Hope you will get more time and have a great time to sleep in your life
@marguicha (214293)
• Chile
29 Mar 13
I am so sorry that your FIL is at the hospital. I know that you are worried, but you should try to rest even while sitting at his bedside. I`m sure that there are nurses at the hospital who will take care of problems should they arise. And there`s no need to wear you down so much as you will not be of much help if you are too tired. Take care.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
29 Mar 13
I have periods like that too, if you can't sleep for longer try to save as much energy as you can. By sitting more, laying down, doing less, try to reduce your stress. In the meanwhile try to eat as healthy as possible and remember there will be a time you can sleep more again. And if you really can't take it anymore ask for help. Your father in law is not only your responsibility.