So after my great visit with Pam yesterday, I talked to Amie on the phone and then forced myself to wrap and go mail Claudia's birthday present so it would get to her on-time. I was in the early stages of a bad headache and just wanted to go lie down in the cozy. After I mailed the present (there was actually only 1 person in front of me in line at the AF post office--amazing) I came home and considered making dinner, though nothing but my stomach wanted to do that.I ended up making spaghetti (Book Club Amy can pass out now) and we actually sat down and ate as a family. I thought I was feeling a bit better, but as Randy and I sat at the table talking the smell of the sauce made me feel nauseous (not a good sign in the headache world), so I went to lie down on our bed. I was out of it quickly and ended up staying there all night until 8:15 this morning! I was in my clothes on top of the bed with only my favorite blanket to cover me. Crazy. That's a whole lot of sleeping. Fortunately I woke up without my headache! I didn't take one of my trusty Relpax pills last night because I just took one last Friday. It seems that I've gone from having a migraine once every 6 weeks to almost once a week--not good.
Since I slept from 6:30pm-8:15am I feel like I've missed a day or something. We didn't even watch Survivor! That never happens. I guess that makes me giddy for tonight, but now Michelle and I won't be able to talk about it when we get together today.
**What do you do when you get a headache? What's the longest you've ever slept?**
P.S. Lori did a great post you might want to check out.
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i actually don't get headaches often. but i have been known to hide under the covers for other reasons.
Wow, it is really concerning that you are getting them frequently. I would consider seeing a doctor since this might be a sign of something??? Normally if I were in your shoes, I would just dismiss it and keep on keepin' on, but from the outside, I think I would at least make a call.
I slept for like 9 hours the other night after working in my garden all day. I felt so very rested the next day. I usually get about 6, 7 hours if I am lucky- so 9 was a treat!
Jill, I am so sorry about your headaches, but maybe 14 hours of sleep is just what your body needed. I love to sleep and could sleep 10 hours a night if given the chance. I cannot take naps during the day or I feel rotten. When I was working as a nurse I worked the night shift, 3 12 hour shifts a week. I am a horrible day sleeper, so it was difficult for a while. The nights I wasn't at work I always slept 12-14 hours straight without waking up! Probably not good for me, but I did what I could! I hope you feel better and that your headaches stop coming so frequently!
I am sorry but I don't get headaches, so I have no advice. I do agree with those concerned at the frequency with which you are having them!
The last time I remember getting more than 8 hours of sleep was when I came home from college and had no obligations, having finished finals and traveling. And 8 is a treat, never is that uninterrupted!
Ah, sleep... it seems like a dream to me right now. Probably the longest I've ever slept is about 12 hours, and that's only happened a handful of times. Usually it's more like 7 or 8 with multiple interruptions.
When I get a bad headache, I try to lie down in my darkened bedroom. Often I can't swing it because of smotherhood and all, but when I can, it usually helps a lot. A migraine a week is a serious problem if you ask me. Any ideas what's triggering them?
Jill, you should call the doctor. I'm with everyone on that. Especially if you can't identify ny external reasons for having som any migraines. I don't get many headaches, and when I do they're nothing like a migraine, but sleeping it off always does the trick. As far as how long I've slept, hmmm. . .I really couldn't say. Usually I get about 8 hours of sleep, although I would really like to be one of those people who needs a lot less. The quiet nighttime hours are such good ones!
I already posted once today on being jealous. 14 hours of sleep? Holy Smokes! I don't think I've done that since I was a teenager. I'm thrilled if I get half that!
good for you.. hope you feel better
i think it really sucks that you are prone to headaches. Has it always been that way? At least you were lucky enough to sleep it off. 14 hours of sleep. I can't believe it. I think the longest I have gone, at least since i had kids, was 12.
You know how I feel about ailments and doctors. I may not be the best one to advise you in this, but I would probably go.
Headached- 4 advil and a nap if at all possible
Longest I've slept- I think about 15 hours-although I was probably sick and I don't have any kids, but usually it is more like 6.
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