Good days and bad days

[Droopy]

I had a little bit of a relapse the other day. It's not really a big deal and I'm okay. It's just that for about 12 hours there I felt like a space cadet. I think the cause was lack of sleep and too much caffeine. I hadn't slept but 4 hours in the previous day and a half and that's not good for a cracked dude. I also drank too much coffee and I think that made my body process the medication I take faster than usual.

I came home from work yesterday, took my meds, and went straight to bed and got about 10 hours of sleep. I woke up feeling well-rested and back to normal. I wrote here about how my past dogs me when I'm out driving down the road for my trucking gig. My mind just reflexively turns to some uncomfortable moment when I don't have anything to fully occupy it. But last night was much better. I was more able to let that stuff go.

If you are mentally ill be sure to get the proper amount of sleep. It can make a world of difference. And don't over-do it on the caffeine. Eating right and getting enough vitamins is also helpful.

[no name no slogan]

1. What you said times a brazillian!!!

Sleep is EXTREMELY important to mental health. Like you, I've had to learn it the hard way a couple times. On the other hand, if I notice a major change in my sleep patterns, I also know enough to go see the doctor, because it could mean an onset of a manic/depressive episode.

In my old age, I've turned into a total sleep Nazi. I refuse to get less than six hours of sleep a day, regardless of what's going on. I know that if I don't get that, I'm in big trouble. I end up burning up more leave time from work, but it's worth it for my health.

Glad to hear you're doing better Droopy, and take care of yourself! :thumbsup:

[EFerrari]

2. What you said, Droopy. Sleep is the most important thing I can do

to make sure my day goes well. If I don't get enough, I'm not really alert or focused, am anxious and impatient and generally no damn good. :thumbsup: