Tag: insomnia

For the last 2 mornings I have woken up at 04:30*. In the morning.
Prior to this, I had been waking up at 05:30. In the morning. THE MORNING. I know it’s Summer but where will this end? Next week 03:30? Then just not sleeping at all!? I AM EXHAUSTED.

And yes, I know, the heat, I need blackout blinds, I need sleeping pills. Go to bed earlier, later, wear an eye mask, glue my eyes closed. I know. I don’t even really have a lie-in on the weekends, you know. I think I’ve become deranged.

Did you know that a lack of sleep can actually, literally kill you? Well, if you didn’t know now you know. Did you also know that a lack of sleep can make you fall asleep in a busy office? Ask me how I know… (this is a made up story for humour and entertainment purposes. I swear.)

So. What do I do? ummmm…

Sleep hygiene tips:

• Ensure you go to bed at the same time every night
• Don’t doomscroll on your phone in bed (shut UP)
• Take at least 30 minutes to wind down before bed time -_-
• Block out the windows with black paint
• Take at least 4 sleeping pills every night
• Drink some whisky or whiskey
• some of these might not be all that helpful
• I’m losing my marbles
• Take a siesta during the day. This is a human right and I have Spanish genes so surely I am being discriminated against if I am denied this

Anyway, good luck out there. I love you. I’m tired.

*I use the 24 hour clock to avoid mistakes on alarms which I clearly no longer need.