Lots of Sleep, Still Tired

I went to bed before 10 o'clock last evening. At first, I kept waking up aware that I was dreaming. Eventually I slept better, but I still seemed to wake-up more than usual. When the alarm rang (for the second time) at 6:30am, I was dreaming. Waking-up was very difficult. I'd been having an unpleasant dream about my spouse's and my relationship. Sorting it all out was a challenge.

I called the sleep doctor yesterday afternoon to report back on the Requip. He was already gone for the day and won't be in until Monday, so I should get a call back then. To add a bit of complication, the doctor's nurse won't be there on Monday. She seemed to stress that if something happened and one of the other nurses that was supposed to be covering for her didn't call me, that I should call them. It was nice to feel that I matter. After years of feeling written off by doctors, it's a really good feeling.

Last night I expressed my concern to my spouse about going through all this medical stuff only to find out that the insurance company won't cover medication or procedures or whatever. It seems like a waste of time, and incredibly frustrating, if that's a likely outcome. I'd hate to know that there's something that might help, but our insurance won't allow it. My spouse is convinced there's a way around all of that if we look hard enough. I'm not so sure.

I drank quite a bit of Diet Dr. Pepper yesterday, a full two litre bottle. Afterward I had the same uncomfortable feeling in my legs and felt quite jittery. I think I've identified something I need to avoid. Thus far, coffee hasn't had the same effects. It's time for another cup.