Awake Again

Lately, I have been able to sleep again at night when I am supposed to be. I have suffered from insomnia for the longest time, probably 2 years. No matter how I tried, I could not fall asleep at night. And then, I couldn’t stay awake during the day. Pretty soon, it became kind of permanent. I didn’t think I’d ever get back on track.

I don’t know what happened recently, but I have been going to bed early for the last 3 weeks or so (before 11). For the most part, I have remained asleep for most of the night.

I am pleased to be awake with most of the world. It is an awful thing to be awake at a time when nothing is open, and everyone you know is asleep.

Actually, it may have been the music practice. While I was still awake at nights I started practicing the saxophone at around 4 in the morning. Several times I got so into it that I was staying awake later and later in the mornings. Normally I’d be falling asleep around 8 in the morning. The more I practiced, the later I stayed awake in the mornings. Then I was staying awake into the afternoons. I guess before I knew what I was doing I had reversed my sleep schedule.

It has been easier to stay on my diet as well. I had not made the connection until now. I have also resumed losing weight. Probably due to access to more activities now that I’m awake a the right time of the day.

I don’t know how I got here, but I’m glad to return to the day shift. I’m so happy to be practicing music again. Soon I hope to be reaching new levels on the saxophone. And, of course, I intend to continue regaining my health through diet and exercise.