Lead Me Not Into Temptation: Phones, Knitting, And Whack-A-Mole Insomnia
I did the worst thing for my insomnia last night—and boy, did I pay for it.
When I went to bed, everything was handled. My suitcase and carry-on packed, house plants watered, perishable foods tossed.
I was all set to leave the next morning to help my mom get a new hip. But when I woke at 1:30 a.m., my mind wasn’t “handled.” Apprehensions about travel and family dynamics popped up like a whack-a-mole game. I didn’t want to deal with them, I just wanted to sleep… unfortunately, that was not happening.
The great distractor
All I wanted to know (so I thought) was why it so hot and stuffy. The Dark Sky app answered, wildfire smoke.
What was the weather on the East Coast (which I already knew because I’d packed for that, but still…)? Cooler and rainy. Would it be bumpy on the flight? Couldn’t tell. Would there be any food on the flight?
My mind was getting more distracted and less focused on rest. I knew enough to not check out Facebook (postings about the news would set me over the emotional edge). But other questions kept me going.
Knitting-needle insomnia
How would I manage my mom’s post-recovery exercises?
Would I have time to give the dog a flea treatment before I left?
If I forgot to get to get the knitting needles in the morning, I wouldn’t be able to buy any before the surgery. I really wanted to knit…
Wishing you peaceful nights,
Sondra
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