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22 Random Thoughts You Have As An Eternal Insomniac

The insomnia is real. The struggle to sleep is real.

Christina Smith

Sep 04, 2018

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Have you ever had one of those awful nights where you just can't sleep? You try everything to help you sleep, but your brain won't shut off. That my friends is a case of insomnia. For those of you lucky ducks who've never experienced insomnia, it can be absolutely miserable and make you feel terrible the next day. It's like a fight between your body and mind. Your body needs sleep, but your mind won't let sleep come to you.

If you've ever experienced one of those nights, you know how your mind races and a million random things pop in your brain. Insomnia can be a total nightmare.

1. It’s 2 a.m., and I’m wide awake. WHY?

I've been in bed for HOURS now, and I'm still not asleep.

2. Is the front door locked? I hope it’s locked.

I should really check if the door is locked, but I'm too lazy to get out of bed.

3. Where are my car keys?

Did I put my keys in my purse or on my desk? I can't remember.

4. I think I forgot to text someone back.

It's too late to text back now.

5. What am I going to wear tomorrow?

I don't know what I'm going to wear. This should really be the least of my concerns right now.

6. Maybe I should watch Netflix.

Watching something might help me fall asleep, but it could also make me stay up.

1. 7. I wonder if anyone else is up right now…?

I could use someone to talk to instead of talking to myself.

1. 8. I could text someone, but then I’ll look crazy for texting this late.

People will think I'm nuts if I text this late.

1. 9. I’ll just get up and walk around the house.

Walking around might help take my mind off not being able to sleep.

1. 10. It’s so lonely being the only one awake.

Why me? Why can't I sleep?

1. 11. Maybe I’ll wake up just one person, so I’ll have someone to talk to.

Who will be the lucky person that I wake up to keep me company?

1. 12. I think I’ll have Pop-Tarts for breakfast.

At least I know what I'm having for breakfast in the morning.

1. 13. Wait, I forgot to check Facebook before I went to bed.

I could have missed something important. You never know what you'll see on Facebook.

1. 14. What time is it now?

Time flies by when you can't sleep.

1. 15. I could wake up the dog. I’m that desperate.

The dog won't get mad at me. At least I hope so.

1. 16. I need to clean my room.

My room is a mess. Maybe that's why I can't sleep.

1. 17. I guess I could start reading that book I bought a month ago.

I have nothing else better to do. Let's try reading.

1. 18. I better just put away those clothes.

I definitely will never be able to rest if I don't put those clothes away.

1. 19. I’m so tired. I NEED SLEEP.

Please, I' begging. Let me rest.

1. 20. OK, I’m going to try really hard to sleep now.

All lights are off. My phone is put away. The laptop is turned off. My eyes are closed, and fingers crossed I'll fall asleep.

1. 21. It’s 4 a.m. Please give me SLEEP.

It's so late. It's almost morning.

1. 22. Tomorrow is going to be a long day.

I'm going to be exhausted tomorrow. Great.

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The insomnia is real. The struggle to sleep is real.

1. It’s 2 a.m., and I’m wide awake. WHY?

2. Is the front door locked? I hope it’s locked.

3. Where are my car keys?

4. I think I forgot to text someone back.

5. What am I going to wear tomorrow?

6. Maybe I should watch Netflix.

1. 7. I wonder if anyone else is up right now…?

1. 8. I could text someone, but then I’ll look crazy for texting this late.

1. 9. I’ll just get up and walk around the house.

1. 10. It’s so lonely being the only one awake.

1. 11. Maybe I’ll wake up just one person, so I’ll have someone to talk to.

1. 12. I think I’ll have Pop-Tarts for breakfast.

1. 13. Wait, I forgot to check Facebook before I went to bed.

1. 14. What time is it now?

1. 15. I could wake up the dog. I’m that desperate.

1. 16. I need to clean my room.

1. 17. I guess I could start reading that book I bought a month ago.

1. 18. I better just put away those clothes.

1. 19. I’m so tired. I NEED SLEEP.

1. 20. OK, I’m going to try really hard to sleep now.

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1. 22. Tomorrow is going to be a long day.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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