Exhaustion Pattern

"Have you had trouble sleeping lately?"
"I fall asleep at the drop of a hat and sleep for at least eight hours."
"How would you rate your quality of sleep?"


Oh, um... Exhaustion. The conversation above is one that I had with my chiropractor, Dr. Vanloon. She says I exhibit an "exhaustion pattern" and I would agree. For as much sleep as I get, I am exhausted. I go to sleep quickly and can stay asleep for a long time, but it is never enough. Yes, I probably have mineral and nutrition imbalances, acidic pH, etc. I have a needy puppy who needs to go out in the early morning. I'm sure there are some emotional whats-its that I'm holding on to. But why am I just pooped when I get up every morning? This has been going on for nearly a full quarter.

Sometimes when driving or doing work, I get the overpowering urge to shut my eyes. Relief comes with the occasional 20- to 40-minute mid-day nap, when I can sneak it in. My eyes are heavy and I rely on stimulants like caffeine to boost me during the day if I have to keep working.

This cycle is not good. I can't operate at 100% and I'm not used to not feeling rested.

So yes, I am still trying to get to the bottom of my concerns. My KST adjustments with Dr. Vanloon have helped. I feel like I can breathe and rest after an adjustment, which doesn't use the traditional "crack and pop" of what we think of in chiropractic. If only I could get an adjustment every day!

Despite my body's sleepy tendencies though, life seems to be very blessed. I find that despite the gray rain clouds hanging overhead (or over my pillow), it is important to say "Thank You" to God for the amazing things that happen each day. Compared to many of the world's problems, my lack of quality sleep is negligible.

So I'll leave with some gratitudes and perhaps you might leave me with your thoughts and suggestions on getting a night of quality, restful sleep. I would be most grateful.

"Paying your gratidues" is all about publicizing what you're grateful for. If more people did that instead of complaining about what they hate... life would be happier."

Gratidues #234-245

234. Warm, warm blankets (and lots of them)
235. "Rock Your Marriage" date night
236. New challenges to think through
237. Health insurance with chiropractic coverage
238. Booked tickets to Germany & Denmark
239. The promise of growing some veggies this spring
240. Friends' healthy new babies
241. Leading by example
242. Choosing the Next Right Thing
243. Sleep-in Saturday
244. New tires on the PT Cruiser
245. Grace, Mercy, Patience, Love, Kindness

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