Isn't it great to sleep - ZZZZZZZ

When I was a kid I would talk to my self, imagine, and other odd things before I would nod off to dream land. I would awaken easy if my dad came home at one or two in the morning. I thought of myself as a light sleeper but I enjoyed sleeping in. Aches and pains, insomnia, anxiety have made sleep more complicated. For five years it was pretty bad and contributed to putting me in a depression. When you sleep one to five hours a night it can do a number on you. I read up on sleep and found a number of strategies that were worth while but anxiety and depression had become a part of me I could not shake.

Getting help and treatment made a whirl of difference. Since my getting help with anxiety and depression I have returned to the world of regular sleep of 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Most nights 8+ hours per-night. I also have confidence anxiety will not rob me of peace of mind. Now the strategies I learned about rest and sleep can be applied. What have I found that works for me?

1. Eat around 5 or 6 for supper
2. Be thankful for a day of helping others
3. Go for a 30+ minute walk
4. Relax with Barb watching TV, we record and watch it as we want. We can turn off TV at 9:00 to 9:30.
5. Read a mystery and devotions or listen to relaxing music
6. Look at my friend wall to remind me of people who I care about and care for me.
7. Talk with God and give thanks
8. Use a pillow friendly to neck and shoulders
9. Take my medicines when I should
10. And if I need to take time to stretch or exercise to relieve tightness due to CP
11. Sleep in a cool dark room

The medication seems to help with racing thoughts and anxiety.  Sleep is a blessing. There is a difference today and when I suffered from insomnia. It was worth it to get help. Keep walking