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I can imagine @MissGremlin even just a night as a start. A good nights sleep makes a big difference. I’m struggling now since being awake at 2:30 and then getting up.

@Captain24 yes it can make a big difference but even if i do manage to get like 5 or 6 hours it's still not enough to catch up on all the sleep i miss. I'm not surprised you are struggling, running on such little sleep is hard and you've been doing so much since you got up. Just take care of yourself sweet, even if you can just allow your body to rest while you have a cuppa or a cool drink.

It is hard to catch back up @MissGremlin. I totally get it.

Im really tired now but if I stop I won’t start again. If I can get everything done by 10 then I’ll be happy and maybe have a nap. I’m feeling really tired!

@Captain24 it's definitely hard to catch a break.

I'm not surprised you are really tired. Hoping you can get everything done and then have a much deserved nap.

I've had 2 hours and 54 minutes of sleep throughout the night, far from enough. But that's been every night lately. I get between 2-4 hours a night. I'm going to see if I can get some more sleep so I will reply to your other post a little later sweet.

I’m not far in front of you, I got 3 hrs and 19 minutes! @MissGremlin. No wonder I’m tired.

I really hope you get some more sleep in.

Talk later

Morning @AlwaysMyself I watched the video this morning and yes, it does resonate with me. It's intetesting that yes, I still want/need rest, but something over the last couple of days is like...I need to go back to work, because even resting is starting to feel like Ground Hog Day.

I guess, I'm programmed to always be doing something, to always be pushing and achieving and rest feels counter-productive to that programming. I say that this morning, as my body reminds me that I still need more rest. I'm a little unwell with a bit of a virus.

Morning @MissGremlin @Captain24

@MissGremlin @Captain24

Thinking of you both

I share the struggles you both are having with getting, even reasonable amount of, sleep.

Nearly midnight last night when I went to bed, wide awake. 1:18am and was still wide awake.

Got some sleep at some stage after that.

woke from a nightmare just after 5:30am

havent slept since. sleep meds not helping.

have couple things weighing heavy on my mind.

Waking in panic attack from nightmares and flashbacks last couple nights triggered by large grass fire not far from me couple days ago combined.

@MissGremlin @Captain24 @Flutterbug9 hoping you can all find some time during the day today have to sedate rest times to help through after low-sleep nights.

@NightFury our bodies are (when healthy) designed to want to do things and to thrive off the positive-stress that motivates in a good way. It can be hard sometimes to know how much is "enough but not too much". On days when you feel the need/want to be productive - i wonder if thats the perfect time to pick a single task from a to-do list (not a big.one! Just a step or two!) and if being able to complete that bite-size task then feels good for the "productive, but not tiring/overwhelming" ?

Ive just sat outside for the last hour or so with my mum whilst she is doing some garden work. I have tried to be as helpful as i can *without making myself too tired or sore*. Unfortunately that means i havr only been able to fill one bucket and help with the hose a bit, where as she has done about 3 buckets in that time. But i guess it is still 1 less bucket that she needs to do, right? So that is good. But now my back has a constant mild ache, so i have decided it is best for me to go back inside to rest it - to not become overwhelming later on. Preventative management.

This is just an example of how i am trying to be a little productive when i feel able. I much prefer to help someone else socially than to do my own in isolation. And once her work is done (it is time sensitive) then she may well spend time sitting with me whilst i do my housework in future weeks. So eventually mine will get done too, maybe... its not time sensitive to do though.

@AlwaysMyself sounds like you've done a wonderful job helping your Mum in the garden. I'm sure she appreciates it, and appreciates the company.

On holidays I tend to do the productive things in the morning. Like today for instance, I washed my locs, I did a bit of a tidy and a little clean of the kitchen and I popped dinner for tonight in the slow cooker. The rest of the day is for resting.

Hey @Flutterbug9

I hope you are allowing yourself some time for rest. I know how hard it is in not much sleep.

These things on your mind, I’m here to listen if you feel ok to share them?