Insomnia
Melanie - January 27, 2010
For the last few weeks I've had some major issues with insomnia. And I am sad to report that most of my insomnia seems to be directly related to monthly hormonal issues.
I'm also sad to report that my little sister said my hormones were acting up because I am perimenopausal.
Perfect.
And I can't believe I just put that out on the internet.
Anyway, I'm not really sure about all the reasons I'm having trouble sleeping at night (Maybe I forgot where I put my cane and my dentures!) but it gave me a lot of time to stare at the ceiling and think about life.
I made lists in my head of things I need to do, things I wish I'd done, and things that I'll probably continue to put off indefinitely. But somewhere in the middle of my mind racing, it began to dawn on me that it was the perfect opportunity to talk to God.
(I didn't talk out loud. That would have gotten me kicked to the couch.)
As I let my mind go, my heart began to feel His presence. And all the lists I was forming inside my head began to fade away.
What about you? What do you do when you can't sleep at night?
Melanie
Melanie
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Sophie
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Paige
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Kris
Comments (4)
I’m doing it. Although your idea sounds nicer. :)
Posted on January 28, 2010 12:02 AM
As I lay here awake at 1:32, I am thinking of all those who are dealing with sickness of loved ones, myself included, and all the broken souls around me. After talking (silently, like you) with God, I can feel His presence in my soul! I don’t like not being able to sleep but I love these moments with Him! It makes for some great conversation and insight! I praise and thank Him that He is “awake” whenever I need Him!
Posted on January 28, 2010 1:36 AM
I’ve tried lots of different things to fall asleep, but prayer works best when I can’t seem to shut my mind off to other things. I recently read an author turn the phrase “counting sheep” into “seeking out the Shepherd”. I mean, He is awake and all.
Posted on January 28, 2010 10:40 AM
One thing that I’ve done (and passed along to my kids - ages 9, 7, and 5 - when they come in and say they can’t sleep) is to try to go through the alphabet and think of an attribute/characteristic/name of God and sort of “praise my way” through the ABC’s. Like “A - Lord, you are the Alpha and Omega”, “B - Thank you for being the Bread of Life”, etc. I find it calms me, and focuses me on Him. Very rarely do I ever make it all the way to Z before I’m asleep! :)
Posted on January 30, 2010 10:52 PM