tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post8369717015395795108..comments2023-09-17T15:44:55.446-04:00Comments on My Wandering Mind: INSOMNIA?Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-11426494974875560532012-10-10T01:18:17.364-04:002012-10-10T01:18:17.364-04:00Lucky you. That technique only works if you have m...Lucky you. That technique only works if you have mind control. Gotta be able to turn off the brain or just learn to hand it over to God and he'll let you sleep! Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-28811332363117482942012-10-07T02:49:21.612-04:002012-10-07T02:49:21.612-04:00I don't stress out when I can't sleep, I k...I don't stress out when I can't sleep, I know it will happen, so I relax in the darkened room, and eventually doze off....danneromerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268830006681589842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-53400107877788659752012-10-03T00:19:03.480-04:002012-10-03T00:19:03.480-04:00yep! we are.yep! we are.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-15190110898687727672012-10-02T22:14:36.810-04:002012-10-02T22:14:36.810-04:00You and I are alike in that way :-) You and I are alike in that way :-) Journey of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814279353807130008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-6701246696812195412012-10-02T17:48:33.026-04:002012-10-02T17:48:33.026-04:00You might be right. I'm not exactly sure how t...You might be right. I'm not exactly sure how to accomplish that. Running is good for the soul, great for the muscles, calms my brain, but does not tire my mind. :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157145739599230080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-9250395038884945192012-10-02T15:22:55.119-04:002012-10-02T15:22:55.119-04:00It really does and days at the keyboard are not co...It really does and days at the keyboard are not conducive to a good night's sleep unless I really came to the end of the brain dump. Then the mental exhaustion will allow me to sleep. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-14666755848823008612012-10-02T15:21:34.088-04:002012-10-02T15:21:34.088-04:00I hear ya! I don't really mind aging, I just ...I hear ya! I don't really mind aging, I just wish my body would understand that my mind is 22! Somewhere in the middle of 22 (mental) and 62 (actual) should be what my body is capable of doing. Sadly, it isn't true.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-17057695409956930412012-10-02T14:48:35.693-04:002012-10-02T14:48:35.693-04:00Great post Jo, especially your closing. Don't ...Great post Jo, especially your closing. Don't have any problem with hot flashes but I sleep much better in a cold room. I also notice that the amount of physical exercise during the day makes a huge difference. Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03007556627623254872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-41690984152238994482012-10-02T14:35:57.203-04:002012-10-02T14:35:57.203-04:00It's the same with me, if I skip going to the ...It's the same with me, if I skip going to the gym, I can't sleep.Growing old is a bummer :( I am nearing my half century and my hormones are crazier than a yo-yo.sulekkhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022718430683943561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-90227365846939426882012-10-02T14:26:03.819-04:002012-10-02T14:26:03.819-04:00Sleep is tricky for some. It might well be the min...Sleep is tricky for some. It might well be the mind that needs to tire so that you can sleep peacefully. Maybe?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-81191072903258678722012-10-02T14:25:04.486-04:002012-10-02T14:25:04.486-04:00We have a ceiling fan that runs all year long. Hi...We have a ceiling fan that runs all year long. High all summer and low all winter. I need to be cool.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-88075275096259727082012-10-02T14:24:28.962-04:002012-10-02T14:24:28.962-04:00I would prefer the furbabies to be on the floor in...I would prefer the furbabies to be on the floor in their own cuddly beds, but they prefer our bed! They win. Otherwise, the cool room is my choice and a good soft blanket for sure.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-72996260060067118152012-10-02T14:23:36.234-04:002012-10-02T14:23:36.234-04:00Thanks and the aging thing? Yeah, it sucks some d...Thanks and the aging thing? Yeah, it sucks some days and rocks the next!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-72113030451735085512012-10-02T14:22:57.874-04:002012-10-02T14:22:57.874-04:00Sounds like a good plan.Sounds like a good plan.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-9915284034824708712012-10-02T14:22:44.308-04:002012-10-02T14:22:44.308-04:00Thank you, Claudia.Thank you, Claudia.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-28009363042010797602012-10-02T13:45:15.336-04:002012-10-02T13:45:15.336-04:00I love it! I started running in April of this year...I love it! I started running in April of this year. Even that does not tire me out enough to get me to sleep. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157145739599230080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-19276350355503351752012-10-02T13:08:45.365-04:002012-10-02T13:08:45.365-04:00I work out in the gym mid mornings and so I sleep ...I work out in the gym mid mornings and so I sleep like a log in the afternoons. Am blessed with sleep I think...but, touch wood.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-56622929580935480632012-10-02T11:05:53.883-04:002012-10-02T11:05:53.883-04:00I can't sleep if it's too hot - not that t...I can't sleep if it's too hot - not that that happens very much here in the UK! I don't have A/C, but if it IS hot, I put an electric fan on a chair, so that it wafts cool air over the bed - and then I can sleep like a baby!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-88698680627530577682012-10-02T09:57:28.411-04:002012-10-02T09:57:28.411-04:00I have absolutely got to have it cold in the room ...I have absolutely got to have it cold in the room to sleep! Oh and many blanket pulled up to my nose with my doggies all around me. ♥<br /><br />Kathy<br />http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-56050841968250529682012-10-02T07:33:06.112-04:002012-10-02T07:33:06.112-04:00I loved your closing line. Well loved the post too...I loved your closing line. Well loved the post too....so darn true, every bit.BlogwatiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11319993916725964373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-41204835114729271792012-10-02T07:11:48.325-04:002012-10-02T07:11:48.325-04:00I've learned to shut my brain down for a while...I've learned to shut my brain down for a while before going to sleep - restarting it is the problem! ;)Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-10623153158349745432012-10-02T02:32:55.288-04:002012-10-02T02:32:55.288-04:00Great entry Jo!Great entry Jo!Claudia Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749097943320550338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-72434523989494631132012-10-02T01:38:58.264-04:002012-10-02T01:38:58.264-04:00Excellent post Stuart! I just came from reading i...Excellent post Stuart! I just came from reading it and I see similar patterns for us. Oh, and the great bed is key!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-42179143753816346862012-10-02T01:38:03.563-04:002012-10-02T01:38:03.563-04:00I also like a very cold bedroom. My poor husband h...I also like a very cold bedroom. My poor husband has learned to just get another blanket because it will NOT be too cold for his overheated wife. lolJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-35435691576872345612012-10-02T01:27:53.157-04:002012-10-02T01:27:53.157-04:00Me too, am also sleeping so well these days. But i...Me too, am also sleeping so well these days. But it wasn't always like that. Read my post here.http://stuartfish.com/wordpress/what-if-you-cant-get-to-sleep/<br /><br />Yours is a great post. Thanks. Stuartstuarthttp://stuartfish.comnoreply@blogger.com