Sounds so eerily familiar. Gave up years ago trying to sleep through the night, now I work on puzzles, needlepoint, crochet or find other things to keep my interest until I get tired again. Sure make it rough trying to stay awake during the day though, nice piece...

Be always safe,
Karen

well said... the body might rest, but not while the mind wanders on, through memories and what if's and the one's that slipped away...

No peace was in my bed for months and months, til I asked my doctor for sleeping pills. Now he gave me them and I sleep long and dream some too but wake up each day realizing it is time to get out of bed and do my things. I don't see anything wrong with taking sleeping pills if approved by your doctor. If you don't sleep your minds gets to wandering too much and you can become very ill. I'd rather sleep then not and let it be such a long night. I do think this write is good and informative though, but wish you sweet dreams each night now. Counting sheep like they say to do does not work either. I tried that many times to no avail. Sometimes it is what you eat before going to bed that keeps you awake too or the caffeince you take before bedtime. Anyway pleasant dreams and have a happy day.