I'm Up Early!

[rivermom]

Originally Posted by Janet

Isn't that non sleeping thing a pain? There are times when I sleep like a baby (other than hubby snoring). Then there will be a week to two weeks of waking up at 3 or 4 and not being able to go back to sleep. Not sure what causes it, but I sure don't like it.

I had sleeping issues for years - since I was a kid even. A couple years ago I just got to the point of not being able to handle it anymore. I am now on Ambian. Works like a charm. A few of the side affects is memory loss and eating in your sleep. I experience both these. I've really noticed my memory has slipped and I wake up at times with snacks on my nightstand. (crumbs stuck to my lips) None of which though have bothered me enough to stop taking it. I NEED my sleep.

[katepoet]

What great side affects! That eating one belongs in fiction!

[DianaB]

Those are odd side effects. I need something with the side effect of exercising strenously while in deep sleep! Maybe someone should invent a pill like that!!!!!!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Those are odd side effects. I need something with the side effect of exercising strenously while in deep sleep! Maybe someone should invent a pill like that!!!!!!

Wouldn't that be wonderful...I would be looking totally good!!! LOL

[judy]

Originally Posted by rivermom

I had sleeping issues for years - since I was a kid even. A couple years ago I just got to the point of not being able to handle it anymore. I am now on Ambian. Works like a charm. A few of the side affects is memory loss and eating in your sleep. I experience both these. I've really noticed my memory has slipped and I wake up at times with snacks on my nightstand. (crumbs stuck to my lips) None of which though have bothered me enough to stop taking it. I NEED my sleep.

Ohhh...so that's where my memory went! I have never had a good memory, but now it's gotten worse. Luckily, I don't really care. The Ambien is a godsend though. I sleep like a baby. My gyno talked me into it about 5 years ago. She said the no sleeping thing is pre, during and post-menopause related and there's no reason to suffer. I'm all for that philosophy.