2017-08-12 Miss Poison Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Life, Medication, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Stress, Writing

I guess late Friday night has become my new "time to write". I have no idea when that became a thing, but let's roll with it, shall we? My big accomplishment this week was talking to my insurance company and getting an emergency reinstatement, all thanks to someone who knew what she was doing and … Continue reading Life, On Hold

Stressful Sleepless Nights

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I have long since passed "tired" and have reached a state of pure "painsomnia". No matter what I do, I am in too much pain to sleep properly, if at all. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, I'm not in the correct head-space to allow my body to rest as it needs to. It's twisted when anyone … Continue reading Stressful Sleepless Nights

My Mind Works The Night Shift

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“I'm an insomniac, my mind works the night shift.” ―Pete Wentz *I didn't fall asleep today until roughly twelve hours ago, and even then, it was fitful and short. Too short. Tonight I was determined to "go to bed early". Early turned out to be far too early because I am now wide awake, ready … Continue reading My Mind Works The Night Shift

Insomniac City & Other Feelings

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There is something about summer that causes terrible insomnia for me. It's not just the blistering heat & humidity of the days (and many nights). Even on cooler nights, I find myself completely and utterly unable to sleep. It's awful, especially when I'm yawning at 7:30 PM thinking "I can't wait to be in bed … Continue reading Insomniac City & Other Feelings

Darkness, Light, & Slowing Down

2015-12-25 Miss Poison Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Life, Migraines, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Betrayal, Cat and Kitten, Insomnia, Life, Migraines, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Stress, Writing

Hi everyone! I apologize for being too tired and too sick to write this earlier in the week. I'm trying to get used to being back online. I legitimately hadn't turned my computer on since my post on the 13th. I saw no point in tormenting myself. My phone allows me to check what's going … Continue reading Darkness, Light, & Slowing Down

Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

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Whenever there's something stressful going on in my life, it often affects my sleep, thus turning me into a shadow of my former self. Insomniac Lisa and Painsomnia Lisa are two very different beasts from the person I am when I'm able to prioritize sleep, and actually get into bed each night at a decent … Continue reading Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

Struggling

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It is the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day here in the States. After spending hours preparing stuffing yesterday (which I highly suspect might suck today), I ended up with a highly stressful day which resulted in a migraine. That then turned into insomnia, which is the only reason I am awake at such an … Continue reading Struggling

Boxes, Hospitals, & The Immovable Insomniac

2015-10-29 Miss Poison Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing All Saints' Day, Boxes, Cat and Kitten, Dia de los Muertos, Exhaustion, Halloween, Insomnia, Migraines, Moving, Musings, My Brother, October, Packing, Poison In Lethal Doses, Rain, Samhain, Stress, Writing

I scored boxes at my local liquor store Monday afternoon. If you'd seen them piled up in the backseat of my car, you would have thought I was throwing the party of the century. For those that told me Barnes & Noble would not only have boxes, but happily give them to me; you're all … Continue reading Boxes, Hospitals, & The Immovable Insomniac