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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    Omg . That is such an awful thing to have happened to your son! Good idea on the lawyer. I wouldn't be surprised if he wants you to go after the school. Be careful with the medical bills, even if you have insurance the copays add up. I'm in about 20k for my mom's bills so far, following an accident in the summer. And there's still new bills coming even 5 months later. If I recall correctly my uncle's hospital bills were still coming a year after his death in 2012. That VP sounds like an asshole. I think the schools just suspend everyone to give them time to cool off though - when I was in junior high I was suspended for a week because my dad physically threatened a teacher who'd held my entire class back for detention, without notice. He was there to pick me up for an appointment and after all the other kids had left I was not there, so he bugged out a little. He didn't even hit the guy he just got in his face. I had nothing to do with it, but I was still suspended for it.

    It's nearly 4am here and Idk if I should even bother trying to sleep anymore. I've been in bed since 10pm, I've supplemented the typical 'trying to sleep' routine with Netflix tonight. Stayed off the pharmaceuticals, thinking I should've had a melatonin though. :-(
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  • whispering hands
    whispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    OMG! Nancy! That's horrible! God girl, yes by all
    Means, get a lawyer, keep record of every single dr's appt, when you go to the Dr's get copies of the exam result etc, believe it or not, it saves you
    Money by saving the lawyer time. Get a few copies of those recordings, and KEEP them get the principle's stupid statement on record somehow if you can.. As for this other kid, keep a copy of the police report, not only press charges, but sue that kid's parents for the medical bills!! Sorry for the tiny rant.. But if pisses me off when things like this happen. Being politically correct isn't solving SHIT!! If anything it makes some matters worse! Anyhow, Hun my prayers are with you.. Hugs from here in Colorado.
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    njnancy said:


    I used to get night terrors & sleep paralysis creeps on occassin, they are both terrifying. And when I do sleep, it's very lucid, like a movie. I have always had recurring dreams that have changed as my life has changed. And I am aware that I am asleep in my dreams almost always, I used to do this arm movement in my dreams and it would wake me up ( I later saw it in a Talking Heads video which freaked me the fuck out).

    Okay, I need to bookmark this thread, I wasn't here for most of November, I missed youse guys. :)>-

    Does insomnia cause night terrors? I thought only kids got those, but I've had a few really terrifying and lucid dreams in the last year where I literally am screaming in my sleep and I freak out everybody in the house.
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    RKCNDY said:

    njnancy said:


    I used to get night terrors & sleep paralysis creeps on occassin, they are both terrifying. And when I do sleep, it's very lucid, like a movie. I have always had recurring dreams that have changed as my life has changed. And I am aware that I am asleep in my dreams almost always, I used to do this arm movement in my dreams and it would wake me up ( I later saw it in a Talking Heads video which freaked me the fuck out).

    Okay, I need to bookmark this thread, I wasn't here for most of November, I missed youse guys. :)>-

    Does insomnia cause night terrors? I thought only kids got those, but I've had a few really terrifying and lucid dreams in the last year where I literally am screaming in my sleep and I freak out everybody in the house.
    Sleep deprivation can cause night terrors in those prone to them.
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  • njnancy
    njnancy Posts: 5,096
    edited February 2015
    Thanks for the advice guys.

    I haven't had night terrors since I was in my early 20's - had them from tweens through then. Sleep paralysis i still get on occasion but not as bad as i used to - that's when you are screaming but not making any noise - you're kind of caught in half asleep/half awake - freaky.

    I took a melatonin last night and I also had only gotten 3 hours of sleep the night before, I was dog-tired and fell asleep around 2:00ish. I have to get up early tomorrow - need to get to the doctor's, the dmv and SSI offices. Whenever I have something planned for the morning, I panic. So I'm going to get off the pc and lay down while I feel tired - I tend to ignore the tired and then it's too late.

    Hope you all are sleeping snuggly in your beds, or a bed - as long as your comfy. :D
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    You know what is the worst? When you wanted to go to sleep but were waylaid by jackassery and then when you finally got to bed, boom! Insomnia.
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  • whispering hands
    whispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    Was asleep.. But it's New Years.. So the gunfire and firecrackers are going off now.. And I have to work this morning!! :-( well, Happy New Year, anyhow!
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    :-w :-??
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  • whispering hands
    whispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    Got a full 8 last night!!
    Wow!! Don't know how to act, hahahaha!!
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,661
    I got a whole 3 hours last night at most. Fuck me. I'm dying. Everyone at the office keeps giving me a funny look... it's probably because it looks like I burned one in the parking lot, lol. But no, just disgustingly tired!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Gillycw
    Gillycw Sydney Posts: 524
    I have used this before and it helps to stop you waking in the middle of the night.
    It's to help with adrenal fatigue, taken from a natural health website

    I Don’t Want to Wake Up at 3am – An Easy, “Do It Yourself” Remedy

    Adrenal Cocktail Recipe
    ½ cup orange juice
    ½ teaspoon cream of tarter
    ½ teaspoon Himalayan or Celtic salt

    Just mix all the ingredients and drink before bed.

    *You may also do this in the morning to deal with stress throughout the day, but always be sure to drink it before bed as well.

  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    @-)
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    All I wanna do is sleep. Please? Pretty please?
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  • rustneversleeps
    rustneversleeps The Motel of Lost Companions Posts: 2,209
    PJ_Soul wrote: »
    I got a whole 3 hours last night at most. Fuck me. I'm dying. Everyone at the office keeps giving me a funny look... it's probably because it looks like I burned one in the parking lot, lol. But no, just disgustingly tired!

    maybe you should burn one or two in the evening... i wouldnt sleep a wink without fine herbs
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Why is it that the only shows that seem to be on when I can't sleep are stupid reality shows or food related shows?
    That coffee creme crepe cake looks really good, but coffee is the last thing I need right now...
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  • JWPearl
    JWPearl Posts: 19,893
    its the same here in australia, or they are trying to sell you something meh
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    I would really like some sleep..finally got to sleep and then the big dog busts out of the bedroom and starts bouncing on the couch, shaking his head, scratching, rolling around, panting. So I give up on going back to sleep.
    I have to wait for the fridge now, it's supposed to be delivered between 7-10 am.
    At this point, I'm so tired, I feel drunk , I hope the guy gets here at 7....
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  • JWPearl
    JWPearl Posts: 19,893
    if your near the beach it's a great idea to go there and spend some time there catching the breeze, it definitely makes you sleep better
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    RKCNDY said:

    I would really like some sleep..finally got to sleep and then the big dog busts out of the bedroom and starts bouncing on the couch, shaking his head, scratching, rolling around, panting. So I give up on going back to sleep.
    I have to wait for the fridge now, it's supposed to be delivered between 7-10 am.
    At this point, I'm so tired, I feel drunk , I hope the guy gets here at 7....

    lol did he show up yet? :D
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