Comments on: insomnia: an artistic representation that somehow makes it feel less lonely

By: William

William — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:33:25 +0000

Whoops, I’m a little slow at times and missed two points I wanted to leave with you. I do not suffer from insomnia, and don’t envy anyone who does. I have my sleepless nights like most and feel for real insomniacs. My other point is one of concern. For Tom that is. Knowing that you have used the words lofty and perch elsewhere in your blog, I’ll refer to Tom as Lofty Tom. Should he ever fall from his perch he will be in for some serious injuries; he seems to know just how high he is and needs to be careful.

By: william

william — Sat, 08 May 2010 13:05:52 +0000

This is a little late in the day for a comment on your thoughts about insomnia and separate beds. You may not get to it but oh well. I had read this a little while ago but have been slow in sharing my thoughts prompted by your words. It sure is frustrating when one sleeps and the other doesn’t. Who said 2 people should share the same bed anyway? If you grew up sharing a bedroom, your own room should by heaven. Maybe romance in the early stages is the cause for sharing the sheets, however I have never forgotten reading about Don Dunstan, Premiere of South Australia years back. It was well publicised that he and his wife kept separate homes due to their busy lives. They sometimes stayed together, sometimes not. Don Dunstan and his wife copped some social questioning for this but they did say that they found it to be conducive to keeping the romance in their marriage. I liked that despite it’s departure from the usual. Double beds should be as big as a room and maybe with a movable wall.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:45:28 +0000

great to read this Sarah as I struggle most nights with sleep. the overactive mind seems to win every time. grrrrr. learning to meditate, but with difficulty. can i ask how you beat your insomnia?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:17:34 +0000

my Dad does the same, Helen.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:03:24 +0000

Pzizz cured my insomnia. Turning off all the screens in the house at 10pm makes a huge difference too.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:40:24 +0000

Ha, Tom. You should experience how bemusing it is to own the personality!
Kind words – very generous. Thank you.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:28:51 +0000

I have been known to construct a ‘great wall of pillows’ between myself and the person sharing my bed. I don’t mind sharing a bed and I love love love cuddles but I can NOT sleep with someone else touching me! Stay on your own side dammit!

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:02:32 +0000

The more I read this blog the more bemused I become of your personality Sarah. Well intended, insightful but also highly complex.. although I believe most of us are.

By: RubyTwoShoes

RubyTwoShoes — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:43:55 +0000

Totally, totally with you on this ‘relatively recent construct’ for couples to share beds. Even though for the most part I am happy to share bed with my man day in and day out, i is still strongly believe we would all do well to reverse this trend – Im all for it, separate rooms, separate houses (if only we could afford even one house!) – and then, let the choices flow, even if it be to bed up every night….
Insomniacs seem to be incredibly productive by the way, but at such a cost!!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:31:15 +0000

nice to read this as i’ve had bad insomnia since starting work a couple of months ago (i was stay at home mum for a few years before that). last night finally got to sleep at 1am only to wake at 3am & that was it . . .always waking at 3am & can’t stop thinking. i don’t resent my husband’s good sleep tho, he virtually hits the pillow & is asleep. At least one of us is getting sleep!! I dread to think what life would be like for the kids if we were both insomniacs!