Sleeping

Hi Deigh,

I haven't really had any real trouble with sleeping since the stroke although some people have real problems with it.  My issue is usually staying awake, especially in mid afternoon if I'm not doing something active.

If I do get the "can't sleep"s in the middle of the night I make myself comfortable in bed, and do mindful breathing in combination with systematic clench release of muscle groups working up the body from the toes, that generally sends me off again pretty quickly.

-Heather

I have no problem with afternoon dozes. I have a nap after lunch and if feeling sleepy at any time during the day I can slip away to the bedroom. I am fortunate that I have no demands on my time like children or pets My wife is very understanding about my needs and will delay meals if I am asleep.

I use daytime naps to catch up with my irregular night sleep habits. For many years when living in a house I did most of my computer activity between 2 and 4 am. I wrote two books during this time. Seven years ago we took up living in our campervan full time and that put a stop to getting up in the early hours so I had to find other ways of stopping me getting restless. The pillow speaker trick was introduced then. I would listen to the Concert programme overnight where quite often the music was boring enough to make me drop off!

Deigh

Oh to be able to nap anytime I wanted.  Unfortunately it's frowned on in the office.  Even though the research says that a 10 -15 minute nap actually makes you more productive and creative.  I do occasionally nod off in meetings but my work mates just give me a poke and I'm back with it.  Thank goodness that for this job it's not the end of the world.