Jill's Struggle
A story of a sleep disorder14 total reviews
Comment from JW
I can only imagine the trauma of having to live as described within your story. In reading this I had to pause - no doubt, what you go through on a daily basis makes my daily challenges seem mild. JW
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I can only imagine the trauma of having to live as described within your story. In reading this I had to pause - no doubt, what you go through on a daily basis makes my daily challenges seem mild. JW
Comment Written 19-Apr-2014
Comment from me_tudor
Wow. That is a very scary life. I can't imagine having to live that way and pray for anyone who is having to go through that. Reading this makes me appreciate how simple my life is.
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Wow. That is a very scary life. I can't imagine having to live that way and pray for anyone who is having to go through that. Reading this makes me appreciate how simple my life is.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2014
Comment from barbara.wilkey
OH MY!! This would be horrible to live with. You are doing a good job of coping with it, from this side of the computer and reading your wonderful poetry.
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OH MY!! This would be horrible to live with. You are doing a good job of coping with it, from this side of the computer and reading your wonderful poetry.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2014
Comment from GracieAnn
Debbie, thank you for your transparency and that your likely motivation is two-fold. One is to write about the pain and it acts as a pressure valve releasing some steam like the old pressure cookers our moms used, and that others may benefit from knowing about the treatments that were not successful. One thing is for sure, when you write there is logic, a clear sense of reality, and controlled emotion. Debbie, my thoughts are with you and I do appreciate your sharing. Well penned in every way. :0 GracieAnn
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Debbie, thank you for your transparency and that your likely motivation is two-fold. One is to write about the pain and it acts as a pressure valve releasing some steam like the old pressure cookers our moms used, and that others may benefit from knowing about the treatments that were not successful. One thing is for sure, when you write there is logic, a clear sense of reality, and controlled emotion. Debbie, my thoughts are with you and I do appreciate your sharing. Well penned in every way. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 19-Apr-2014
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi My dear friend,
yeah this story tares at the heartstrings like a rapid dog foaming at the mouth while eying your throat.
How does one keep going, living with such adversities... if one thing isn't enough to keep a normal person whining about their existence?
You prove your strength and courage everyday... you have nothing but my love and admiration... a lesser person would not be here.
Powerful write, from a powerful human being.
With our thoughts we create,
the strength of mind and faith,
James xx
******Stars!!!!!!
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Hi My dear friend,
yeah this story tares at the heartstrings like a rapid dog foaming at the mouth while eying your throat.
How does one keep going, living with such adversities... if one thing isn't enough to keep a normal person whining about their existence?
You prove your strength and courage everyday... you have nothing but my love and admiration... a lesser person would not be here.
Powerful write, from a powerful human being.
With our thoughts we create,
the strength of mind and faith,
James xx
******Stars!!!!!!
Comment Written 19-Apr-2014
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Oh my! I had no idea. What a burden this must be. Afraid to fall asleep, and needing sleep so badly. Isn't there a drug that would let you sleep so soundly that REM sleep didn't occur? REM, or dream sleep, is a light sleep, before waking or just when fally into a deeper sleep. If you could bypass that, surely it would help. Have you checked the web? Tried a sleep research center? There must be some sort of treatment out there.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Oh my! I had no idea. What a burden this must be. Afraid to fall asleep, and needing sleep so badly. Isn't there a drug that would let you sleep so soundly that REM sleep didn't occur? REM, or dream sleep, is a light sleep, before waking or just when fally into a deeper sleep. If you could bypass that, surely it would help. Have you checked the web? Tried a sleep research center? There must be some sort of treatment out there.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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I am on a double dose of sleeping pills along with anxiety medication. I have tried to research, but it is a very uncommon diagnosis and little is known about it. Most doctors aren't even aware of it. I have had this as long as I can remember, but with the addition of brain damage, it has gotten worse. I didn't realize my dreams were different from those of other. Until the sleep study, I assumed everyone had such dreams. I keep hoping and praying. I did just sleep 4 hours without a nghtmare. It does happen infrequently. Take care, my friend~Debbie
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I can't imagine being afraid to sleep. I have had a few nightmares that were pretty awful and stayed with me for days. I don't konw how you can stand having them all the time! I wonder why your mind does that to you. Maybe psychotherapy would help? Hypnotism? Something to stop your mind from getting such thoughts in it. You must be very afraid of something... and it comes out in your sleep. I wish I had an answer for you. I would guess SOMEONE does somewhere ... don't give up searching the web. Their has to be a solution out there. I pray that something will come along soon.
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Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
Dear Debbie, you have been through so much in your life. I am blessed to know you and that you share your daily struggles with me. I will pray for a wonderful nights sleep for you. :-) Carolyn
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Dear Debbie, you have been through so much in your life. I am blessed to know you and that you share your daily struggles with me. I will pray for a wonderful nights sleep for you. :-) Carolyn
Comment Written 17-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Hi, Carolyn, I just woke up after a 4 hour sleep with no bad dreams. It does happen rarely. Your prayers must have worked. I am so glad to have friends like you that I can be myself with, warts and all and still have you care. Love, Debbie
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We will take 4 restful hours any time, right? Love you, Carolyn
Comment from royowen
Thank you for this expose' about some of the problems you have experienced in your life Debbie, I can sympathise to the extent of my limited understanding, this was well written, clearly described in articulate language for the reader! Well done Blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Thank you for this expose' about some of the problems you have experienced in your life Debbie, I can sympathise to the extent of my limited understanding, this was well written, clearly described in articulate language for the reader! Well done Blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Thank you so much, my friend. I always appreciate your kind words and support, my friend. Have a great day~Debbie
Comment from Jay Squires
How dare the doctors come up with a name for a disorder BECAUSE they couldn't come up with a treatment for it.
I am feeling so badly for you, Debbie. I can only imagine (and don't feel comfortable doing that) the hell you are going through.
I am a Christian. Not a prosyletizer, Debbie. Just a Christian who has doubts like every other Christian. Either you've asked Christ to take away this heavy burden or you haven't. If you have, I have faith He is and has been working through it with you. If you haven't ... for Christ's sake -- for Debbie's sake, do! In either case I have taken a break from this writing to pray for you. I prayed that God will remove the yoke of this terrible, heavy burden from you. Debbie, this is so unlike me. I usually say, I'll pray for you and have every intention of doing it ... until something distracts me from it. I decided in this case to stop what I'm doing and pray for my sister.
I expect something good IS going to happen in your life, Debbie.
With Love,
Jay
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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How dare the doctors come up with a name for a disorder BECAUSE they couldn't come up with a treatment for it.
I am feeling so badly for you, Debbie. I can only imagine (and don't feel comfortable doing that) the hell you are going through.
I am a Christian. Not a prosyletizer, Debbie. Just a Christian who has doubts like every other Christian. Either you've asked Christ to take away this heavy burden or you haven't. If you have, I have faith He is and has been working through it with you. If you haven't ... for Christ's sake -- for Debbie's sake, do! In either case I have taken a break from this writing to pray for you. I prayed that God will remove the yoke of this terrible, heavy burden from you. Debbie, this is so unlike me. I usually say, I'll pray for you and have every intention of doing it ... until something distracts me from it. I decided in this case to stop what I'm doing and pray for my sister.
I expect something good IS going to happen in your life, Debbie.
With Love,
Jay
Comment Written 17-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Jay, thank you so much for your thoughtful, kind and caring words. I have asked for Christ's help and hope he is working on it. I don't think it would hurt to do so again, and I will. I appreciate tour love and prayers, my friend. Faith and my fellow fanstorians are great source of suoport. Thank you again, my friend~Debbie
Comment from mumsyone
Hi Debbie,
I know this is only part of your heart-wrenching story. I'm sorry for what you've been through and are still going through. But you have a wonderful writing mind, and that's something to be thankful for.
Hugs,
Lois
About some things, she (was) never (was) really certain.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Hi Debbie,
I know this is only part of your heart-wrenching story. I'm sorry for what you've been through and are still going through. But you have a wonderful writing mind, and that's something to be thankful for.
Hugs,
Lois
About some things, she (was) never (was) really certain.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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I am so glad to be able to write most days. Sometimes I am just not able to when very tired. Right after my near-death experience last May, it was 6 weeks before I could write anything. I am glad that has improved. It is a great blessing. Hugs, my friend~Debbie
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