Why I sleep alone… I wanted to revisit this thread for some time, entitled “Why I Sleep Alone”. Nearly 10 years later, this should be interesting.
Before I begin, I’d like to take a moment to note I’ve been wanting to go back through some of my older content and comment on it. This one was first into my mind given all of the sleep-related issues I have.
Six (6) knee surgeries and a lifetime of knee problems make a lot of getting a moderately not unacceptable night’s sleep very difficult. And therein lies this post and the original.
Requip and Ambien make it possible for me to sleep. Without either, it just falls apart.
So, without further blathering on my part, let’s revisit Why I Sleep Alone and the updates no one cares about.
1. I take Requip for restless leg. Sleeping is uncomfortable without it.
This is still a true statement, and I’ve learned that without it my sleep is so horrible that the pain keeps me awake. And unhappy.
2. Sheets. I have to use soft sheets. Anything else bothers my legs that already feel like crap. Legs a move, me not a happy.
This is true too. I sleep on bamboo cotton sheets and have done so for 5+years now.
3. Side foot corner. If looking at the bed, the left bottom corner (closest to me) has to be flat, with no peaks. It is distracting.
Sadly, this is also the truth.
4. I have to arrange my legs under the top sheet and blanket, or just not have a sheet.
True as well.
5. If not using a sheet, the beddings have to be pushed to the other side of the bed because my legs can’t touch them.
Jebus, I don’t think I ever change.
6. I swear I’m not bat shit crazy.
Ok, I am crazy.
7. I snore fairly loudly (I’m told and believe).
Now that I’ve lost a lot of weight and kept it off for almost 10 years.
8. I have a giant Honeywell HEPA filtering unit in the room, creates white noise.
I no longer use this, it’s been a number of years since I stopped using it. Probably 5+.
9. I listen to either Dream Theater or Type O Negative on my iPod dock.
Another one that I don’t do anymore. Although, I do listen to a variety of youtube videos with thunder and rain. Yum!
Ya see folks, Why I Sleep Alone alone is partially due to the pain I suffer in my knees, and the rest is that which I suffer in my brain.
