Sleep Has Become an Issue
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
September 3, 2017 9:26am CST
I have never had sleep issues, I fall asleep quickly and stay asleep. Well, at least I did until about a month ago. Now I fall asleep and wake in the morning but I don't feel rested. My Fitbit says that I am awake and restless about half of the time I am asleep. I am getting just slightly over 4 hours of sleep a night and I feel it.
It all started about the time that Beau started having his issues. But here I am on vacation and I thought I might go back to my normal restful sleep but so far, no. I suppose I will have to talk to my doctor if it doesn't improve. I am still able to function quite well but I am more tired than I should be.
I know that many of you have sleep issues as well, I just never thought I would be one of you but I guess I have joined this rather sad club.
Photo is Al after we got to our first hotel. lol
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
3 Sep 17
For me sleep has been tough since menopause. Takes forever to get to sleep even if I feel I'm ready. It's quite frustrating. Hope you can solve your issue.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Sep 17
Thanks, I hope so too. My mom had the menopause sleep issue.I still don't have trouble falling asleep but I am having trouble getting restful sleep.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
4 Sep 17
@BelleStarr You might have to get that looked at.
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@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Sep 17
That's not good. Maybe you need to have a sleep test done. They can determine what's going on at night that makes it difficult for you to get your rest. Sleep is so important.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Sep 17
It is and I will consider that if it continues once I get back home
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
3 Sep 17
Yes when Beau started having issues it affected you Belle.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Sep 17
I suspect that is the case but I am just not used to aving sleep issues
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
4 Sep 17
@BelleStarr Its a pain for sure..I hope it rights itself soon.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Sep 17
@TiarasOceanView I hope so, I am getting a little impatient for a good night's sleep.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
3 Sep 17
I'm sleeping better these days but I don't know if I can trust my sleep app. The last two days it has shown me asleep (light sleep) when I was clearly awake. Once nodding off and on while watching a movie and this morning while having my first cup of coffee.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Sep 17
I am wondering if my fitbit is just wrong, I think I will switch it to the other arm and see if that makes a difference.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
3 Sep 17
Al certainly doesn't look like he has trouble sleeping 
. I'm one of those people who doesn't sleep well so I can sympathize with your sleeping issues. Hopefully it will pass and you'll get back to a good nights sleep.
. I'm one of those people who doesn't sleep well so I can sympathize with your sleeping issues. Hopefully it will pass and you'll get back to a good nights sleep.3 people like this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Sep 17
I sure hope so and no, Al has no trouble just laying face down and falling aleep lol
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
3 Sep 17
I am sorry you are having this problem, I would go ahead and talk to you doctor, 4 hours each night is not enough for the body to heal itself while sleeping.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Sep 17
I never have had until the last month, that is why I am so shocked.
@Juliaacv (48447)
• Canada
3 Sep 17
I go thru periods like that where I cannot sleep well and am awake every so often during the night and of course in the morning I don't feel refreshed either.
Your husband doesn't look like he's bothered by this here-he looks quite relaxed sleeping there!
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Sep 17
Well hopeful as your vacation progresses perhaps you'll relax enough to get a good night's sleep again. I am lately sleeping and waking but once I do manage to get to sleep I sleep through a number of hours. However I can tell you what is happening during the night at intervals.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
3 Sep 17
I have had issues with sleep for as long as I can remember.
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@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
4 Sep 17
Welcome to the club, its really frustrating and medications really don't help you out much. You need to do meditate try some Yoga it might help you out.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Sep 17
I don't take sleep medication and won't but it isn't falling asleep that is the problem, it is having restful sleep/
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@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
5 Sep 17
@BelleStarr Same it really doesn't feel like we have slept even if its hours and hours spending in bed. I had tried some sleeping pills but now I discontinued it.
