When I was in college, I randomly incurred bouts of insomnia. I say random because that's what I referred to them as at that time. However, I now realize that I have some "issues" with anxiety and when I'm extremely anxious/nervous/etc. I can't sleep at all. It's impossible to shut off my brain. In college these bouts would coincide with the start of the semester (fear of the unknown), midterms (holy anxiety), and finals stress (double anxiety).
After graduation, I still had issues with insomnia likely because I was so stressed and concerned about my current lack of employment, and student loan payments looming on the horizon. Luckily, I also learned around this time that running is really great medicine for insomnia (for me). I'm sure the endorphins calm down my crazy worrying brain and help me relax, but really running just knocks me out so I can turn my brain off and just sleep.
Well.....
It's back.
I started classes last week, and even leading up to classes starting I couldn't sleep. There have been several times in the last week that I've laid down for the night, and then apologized to Kyle 30-45 minutes later when I'm flipping on the light to do some reading for class. [thank God that kid can sleep through anything.... :/ ZOMG HE NEEDS A SLEEPMASK!!!]
Currently I haven't slept soundly since..... Saturday, and I'm a bit of a crabapple when I don't get my sleep. I'm hoping the insomnia will peace out once I get more "in the groove" with school. If not.... yikes.
Any suggestions?
(lol cat image from icanhascheezburger.com)
And on to more lighthearted things.... weekly wishlist!
I dont' think I could wear this jacket and not sing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club band all.day.long.
It's amazing.
As a kid I was obsessed with old skeleton keys. I loooove this ring because of that.
A golden snitch... for a necklace... are you for real???
Sign this 'arry Pottah nerd UP.
P.S. I've yet to see the final movie. Someone come to SoDak and be my date, puhlease?
I feel like this is a must have for any future librarians out there. Oh wait... that's me. :):)
