DAY 5. Messed up sleeping pattern and weird dreams.
Hi Guys,
DAY 05.
Negative Thoughts:
Had a rough night last night. Went to bed around 1:30am and got to sleep soon after.
Then woke up from a weird dream around 2:30am but got back to sleep.
But then had constant crazy, very vivid dreams and woke up at 4:30am from a rough one (some dude was about to stab me with a butcher knife in a restaurant).
I couldn’t get back to sleep after that even after a warm milk with a shot of Scoth thrown in.
I managed to get back to sleep at 7:15am just before my alarm went off for 7:30am.
I felt like crap with the sweats etc.
I decided I wasn’t fit to work this week and went to the Doctor today for a Cert.
I’m off now until Monday next.
Positive thoughts:
I now feel a little more relaxed knowing I can concentrate on me this week.
I had a serious urge to break my fast today after going to the doctor’s but said NO. Still off the Doobies. 😉
My appetite is better today. (I had forgotten to mention that it was screwed and that I was only eating once a day since quitting.)
I’ve eaten twice today. Yummy!
I will write more tomorrow instead.
Thanks,
Richie.
PS: Thank again Joe and Katie. I feel as if I am being a little selfish here and only writing about myself and not supporting you guys. Probably just in my head.
*sings* "Paranoia, paranoia everybody's coming to get me…. "
LOL Sorry, couldn't help myself (top song)!
Don't be silly, you are an awesome support!
I find just reading the updates from you guys helps me greatly – I think it's just knowing I'm not alone in all of this… ya know!? (bar Chris obviously 😉 )
Anywhoo – it's great that you have taken a bit of extra time for yourself!!
I was going to suggest it the other day – but can't remember (If I ever knew) what you do and sometimes that's just not an option… Good for you!! (y) <— hope pic thing works!
It's also awesome that your appetite is coming back!!
You should find soon – if not already – that your taste buds will come back and everything tastes better!! This is so far my favourite part about quitting!!
Keep doing what you are doing mate!!!
Katie x x
😉
So sorry about the dreams – but they will subside Mr. Richie! It's good that your appetite is coming back too – I'm thinking that may help with your sleeping patterns as well.
It's good that you are focusing on YOU – but it is in your head if you think you are being selfish, because you're being a great support to both Katie and I – and I'm also an inspiration to many who have not yet chimed in.
Keep up the great work!