Naps Abound

As best I can recall, I've taken 2-3 naps for the past few days. They've been anywhere from five or ten minutes to three-quarters of an hour. I've taken to sleeping in the recliner or sitting up on a sofa so I don't get too comfortable and sleep too long. If I lie down, I sleep an hour if not two and still don't feel awake afterward. I usually don't feel all that rested after just a bit of sleep, but it's not as bad as when I sleep longer.

These last few days it's been that my brain, as well as my body, needed some down time. I had no energy, and I simply couldn't think. I'd find myself standing in the kitchen having no idea what needed to be done next to clean up something. I feel that way more than I'd like to admit.

It's been a busy week, but I made it. I kept telling myself I just needed to make it to Friday evening and then I could rest. It helped a lot. I made it.

I can safely say that the Klonopin *is* helping with my mood, but does little, if anything, to help with the sleepiness. So, I *do* need to call the sleep doctor. It's not one of my favourite subjects.

My memory isn't improved, either, with the Klonopin. I forget I poured myself a cup of coffee and put it in the microwave, and remember only after I find it there hours later.

Adrenaline still helps to function. Our precious cat was diagnosed with inoperable cancer and euthanized today. Despite being tired and stressed-out, I was able to hold it together enough to get myself, and my distraught children, through it. A cat nap (in honor of our furry friend) was definitely in order while the children watched an educational television program.

Body spasms have resumed when I relax. They can be anything from an arm or leg to my back which seems to effect my whole torso.

One last thing: Nasonex definitely helps. I can literally feel it enlarge my breathing passages. Breathing is easier after using Nasonex.