Jeff's Journal

Thought I slept okay but I'm tired, so I guess not. Had a lot of itching last night the benadryl only seemed to help a little. I have the vistiril Dr Zhang prescribed for me but I'm not going to use it until I can get a smaller dosage. The 100mg leaves me groggy the next day Sign in to see full entry.

I'm feeling much less tired today. Two nights in a row of sleeping pretty well without any pills. Definitely headed in the right direction. I have a lot of stuff I have been too sick or tired to do, now I'll be able to catch up on things. Sign in to see full entry.

been feeling tired the last couple of days, even though I have been sleeping well. This has happened before this time of year. Apparently my body has trouble adjusting to the transition from summer to fall. Nice trip to see Mom in Delaware even though I had some trouble sleeping. Took too much... Sign in to see full entry.

Got a new bathing suit at JC Penney. On sale for $4.99. Used it today and it was a big improvement. Fit perfectly. It's a MEDIUM!!! A MEDIUM I tell you. I used to wear a XXL. Might go see Mom this week if Meagan's job ends. Sign in to see full entry.

Getting the sleep issue under control. Half a trazodone and half a lorazapam seems to do the trick. Dr Zhang did prescribe me ambien. I guess I'll try that. It might be better because it's just for sleep where the other stuff is also supposed to help with anxiety and depression. I've decided I don't... Sign in to see full entry.

Slept better last night after one lorazapam, but I am still feeling groggy today. I see Dr Zhang on Thursday, maybe she can recommend something else. Was able to get some reading done for interpersonal communications today. that's an encouraging sign, sometimes lately I haven't been able to... Sign in to see full entry.

Slept pretty well on the 1.5 lorazapam last night but it may have been a little much, I'm still a little groggy. I'll try one tonight. Also if I'm up to it, I might go for a swim later. I think swimming will help me sleep more than walking does. Had a nice chat with Ms Evelyn after interpersonal... Sign in to see full entry.

Making progress on the sleep thing I think. Last night 1.5 lorazapam, no trazodone. Took one earlier and the.5 later. Tonight I think I'll try the whole 1.5 at once and earlier. enjoying my classes so far. Instructors are great as always Sign in to see full entry.

Well I slept pretty well last night but I'm a bit groggy now. Maybe too much medication. I'll try going to bed early with no pills tonight. If I can't sleep it won't be too late to take something. Tried to return the insulin needles I don't need to the pharmacy today. They took one box back, I think... Sign in to see full entry.

Ended up getting both classes I wanted and they are both great. Tired today. Tried taking half of each pill. Wasn't enough. Woke up in the middle of the night. Took two more halves. Went back to sleep but now I'm groggy. Tonight I will take two whole ones at bedtime Sign in to see full entry.