The Circle of the Clock
By AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
Boston, Massachusetts
September 14, 2016 1:01am CST
The hands go round. They slip past the 12 and plunge me, unprepared, into Wednesday. I shouldn't have to see this. My eyes should be closed and instead of sitting at a keyboard, I should be swaddled in my bed linens, my head upon my pillow.
Not being asleep. It's fine when the sun is up. It's fine when you are talking late into the night to friends. But it's just wrong to be awake when you wanted to be asleep. Then, not being asleep is the worst thing you can experience.
When I couldn't sleep the other night, I gave up, made a cup of tea and sat at the computer for a bit to change the dynamic. Staying in bed, tossing and turning, trying every conceivable position and angle of pillow, only to be frustrated by continued consciousness makes it impossible to reach the relaxed state necessary. I just need to break the cycle. Or the circle. Or the clock.
What do you do when you can't sleep?
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
14 Sep 16
i used to sit and read the bible. The boring parts of the names helps put me to sleep.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Sep 16
@JESSY3236 you made me laugh about the names. It's true that a good collection of those this one begat that one verses will definitely make one drowsy.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Sep 16
@1creekgirl That's a good point.
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@1creekgirl (40534)
• United States
14 Sep 16
Sometimes I use my sleeplessness to pray. Then if I fall asleep, it's in the presence of God which is very comforting.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
14 Sep 16
Obviously insomnia has brought me to my keyboard and mylot. I think I'm about ready to try again.
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and 99% of the time...so do i. 
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
14 Sep 16
When I can't sleep I will usually get up and spend some time on here until I get tired. I usually have a glass of milk and just try to relax. Some nights are better then others. Some night I fall asleep quickly while other night I just can't seem to unwind and if I don't get up I will just toss and turn all night long.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
14 Sep 16
@Rollo1 It isn't for everybody and if it doesn't digest well then best to avoid to before going to bed.
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
18 Sep 16
I get up, check e-mails, read, anything to try to use my excess energy up
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
16 Sep 16
I've been like that lately, too. Have you tried any herbal remedies? I'm too tired right now to remember which ones, but I've been told they work.
@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Sep 16
I have found myself here until that moment when I know sleep will no longer elude me.
@everwonderwhy (6697)
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3 Nov 16
I have no problem sleeping. I have problems with feeling sleepy all the time.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Sep 16
I get up, take one ibuprofen go back to bed and pay games on my phone for a few minutes, put the Tv on timer and something boring and go to sleep.
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
14 Sep 16
get up, use bathroom, stretch, get a small drink, use some lavender lotion, then try again
@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
14 Sep 16
myLot, watch tv, read, or play games on my tablet.
@shaheena11 (375)
• India
14 Sep 16
Nothing can help me...some of my Friends in mylot suggested me not to sleep in the mornings though you are very tired. Hope this will help you too. It helped me to an extent
@XinfulThotz (4140)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Sep 16
i will apply facial mask sheets... the scent from the mask as well as the cooling feel normally helps in getting me into a more relaxed state...
