Lumpy 1 and any others who can't sleep:
For you insomniacs, We have finally found an OTC sleep aid that really works for us. It is two extra strength (500 mg each) acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) plus 25 mg diphenhydramine (brand name Benadryl.). Albertson/Safeway store brand is labeled Pain Relief PM. I think the brand name is simply Extra Strength Tylenol PM.
Both Hombre and I take two of these at bedtime--we don't take any other Tylenol product during the day as you have to be very careful of overdose with Tylenol. We add 1 220mg naproxen--eat a little something with it as nsaids can otherwise hurt you--and we sleep like babies. You still wake up if you need to, but we haven't had any problem going right back to sleep.
I generally sleep pretty well, I'm knocked out if I take a cold pill or a single benadryl.. I've just given in to being a night owl mostly. Just having to take heart medications bugs me enough, I rarely take much extra. .. and thanks..
Mr. P is having a hard time sleeping with that life vest defibrillator and battery he has to wear all the time.
He's doing good if he gets 4 Hrs.
Last night was better , he got 5.
He wants to get rid of it soooo...... bad. I don't blame him.
I'm sorry Peach and I didn't know what was going on with you and your man. Since I've retired, I tend to sleep when I'm tired and get things done when I feel like it or have to. Maybe set hours of sleep are impractical, 3 hrs. here .. a couple there, some in bed, some of the couch, I don't know but it works for me.
. I do know you have to exercise (go on walks, putter in the garden, accomplish deeds etc.) and it's difficult for a guy to accept the limitations ego wise, you have to push the limits and hope for the best. If he feels like a man in your eyes he'll be a happy and fortunate guy, I'm thinking he does.