Funny, Bev, I am not known for quick responses! Quite the opposite...I am not on this forum regularly, and rarely respond. I just happened to be on the site today!
Yes, I know the sleeplessness very well...spent 8 months on high doses of dex...you should see my house hahahaha....while most women are spending those frantic hours cleaning, I was suddenly "artistic" and felt compelled to do things like decoupage the refrigerator, paint inspiring words like "believe" "vibrant healing" and " focus outward" all over the walls, and scotch tape pictures of sunflowers all over the kitchen! It is quite the masterpiece
For the sleeplessness, I found valerian, and Yogi Kava Stress Relief tea, to be somewhat helpful. Also, the neuro nurse said to stagger the doses throughout the day, getting all doses in before 6 pm, and not take any dex after 6 pm so that maybe I could get some sleep. That worked a little bit, too.
I don't have too much pain, I do have monthly acupuncture and sound therapy ( more if needed) I meditate/pray daily, practice yoga. I do what I can to look forward...obviously that is easier to do when I'm feeling well. This past winter was a rough haul, and I wasn't really feeling the whole "holistic, positive" vibe hahaha
One day at a time
We are out here for you, Bev...maybe not physically with you, but always spiritually. You are never alone
Peacelovehugsjoy