Sleep

Another post about sleep. Yes sleep has been an issue for me for the past several years. I have usually always had trouble getting to sleep and then getting out of bed in the morning. Recently I have been taking PMs to try to help me get to sleep. But I think they are making me hung over in the morning, I have trouble waking up and once I do, I am tired most of the day. I forgot to ask my doc if I can start taking Valerian root again, I know he didn't want me to take it right after my surgery, but it has been 4 months since my last surgery. From all the info I can find online about Valerian root, there are no known side effects so I think I will be ok. I also cross checked it for interactions with my anti seizure meds but because it is an herbal product there is not much info.

I mentioned before that I have been reading this book "You Can Heal Your Life" and there is an affirmation in it. "I approve of myself" Simple right? But I started saying it yesterday and after saying it several times I noticed I was smiling! Its pretty cool. There are other affirmations and exercises in the book, but that is the first one that I have already noticed a difference with. And tonight I have a class that will help me learn how to meditate. I am excited. I have always wanted to be able to meditate, but have never been able to stay still or quiet enough. my brain is always going (explains why I have trouble getting to sleep) Maybe learning how to meditate will also help me be able to sleep better! I also have physical therapy today, busy me!

TTFN