Senseless Sunday Sarcasm : Insomnia sucks
At this moment I’m so frustrated I want to throw something.
But I’m too tired to clean up the mess it would make.
So, I’ll just be sarcastic about it instead.
Our newest rescue, Gargoyle Dog, has taken it upon himself to patrol the perimeter of our fence. I think his cue for this activity is the moment I snuggle into bed.
It sounds something like this:
ARRRRRuRRRRRRuRRRRRRuRRRRR
five minutes of silence
ARRRRRuRRRRRRuRRRRRRuRRRRR
repeat for the next 2 hours.
Once, I could plop my head on the pillow and be asleep in seconds. A herd of elephants running through the room wouldn’t wake me up. That ended with childbirth.
There’s something about 4 hour feedings and screaming kids that just sucks the sleep right out of you.
Once these two were out of the house
I could go to sleep in minutes. But never again would I sleep through the night.
Eight hours of snoozing? In your dreams!
Why can’t I get to sleep quickly, like my cat?
Not that I want to sleep with my head precariously perched on the water bowl, but you get the picture.
How tired am I?
I need a new leash on life.
I feel like I live in a zoo
This face says it all
YAWN
If you’re one of the lucky ones who never has trouble sleeping, do I have a dog for you!
Laugh if you will, but…
One day you’ll stare at the ceiling and remember that you laughed when someone whined about having insomnia. I know I did, and all I have to show for it are a house full of dogs
…and a cat that insists on being fed at 5 in the morning.
Getting a refreshing nights sleep is as impossible as
I could look on the bright side. As long as I have insomnia, I know I’m not dead.
1:47 a.m. I am not laughing.
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Sometimes, I just have to laugh at the ridiculous. I start looking for memes, they make me laugh, and it seems to help.
Sorry you didn’t get a laugh out of it, too.
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You are funny. That I was awake to read your post is not funny. Insomnia sucks.
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That was my first thought when I wrote the blog, so I put it into the title. It’s refreshing to find people who understand what it’s like, but it’s also disturbing that you have to go through it, too.
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a muzzle, train him, chain him, calm him right down … then wear industrial strength ear muffs.
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If I did the first 4 things to so many dogs, I’d probably die from exhaustion. But the ear muffs might be a good idea. 🙂
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glad something was useful 🙂
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I enjoy the way you string these together. (said after feeding the beasts at 0500) Now, they are back asleep and I’m wide awake.
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I know that feeling well.
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You poor luv! Isn’t it ironic cats do not suffer insomnia? Dogs don’t either I understand. Can you sneak a kip during the day? Not great for your sleeping pattern but let’s face it you already aren’t sleeping! At least you haven’t lost your sense of humour? Cheers,H
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Dogs and cats sleep about 17 hours a day. We don’t have that luxury. 🙂
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Count me among those with insomnia last night. When I attempted to nod off, my Maggie came over to see if I was awake. The “bark at nothing” dog looks like my Max.
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Some days I wonder why dogs and cats survived so long, but all I have to do is look at the love in a dog’s eyes and listen to a cat purr to know the answer to that. 🙂
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The older I get, the more I hate insomnia!
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I’m with you there!
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You are lucky you do not have to worry about dying in your sleep.
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I’m lucky not to have sleep apnea. My dad, however, did die in his sleep at 75.
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I SOOO relate to this insomnia thing. Feel free to call me any night, on average I finally get to sleep around 4 or 5 am!Amanda
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Some days I wish there were an on-off switch. But someone else might try to find a way to use it. 🙂
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Hahaha. Before my separation that was a real fear of mine! LOL
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