That’s going to be me.  The posts will probably be irregular and perhaps a little weird for a while (see Sleep Haiku).

Today I started with a new therapist and I like her a lot.  I explained what I’m looking for — to be calm, happy and energized on a daily basis.  I’ve finally been able to put these adjectives together after wrestling with my own brain during the two hours it usually takes me to fall asleep once getting in bed.  After describing what I’ve been struggling with to her, she concluded that I might not just be suffering from mild depression but something called adrenal fatigue.  She mentioned that this is common in new moms and largely ignored because it can’t be tested with a blood or urine sample.

The prescription?  Regular, EARLY bedtime (9 pm).  NO computer use in bed (where I do most of my posting).  Very little television in bed.  NO working or cleaning or anything vigorous after 8 pm (didn’t ask if this included sex … hmm).  This last one will be hard (that’s what she said … hehe) — er, the not working at night that is.  However, I am also increasing the number of hours I will be at the office so HOPEFULLY I won’t have to work in the evenings.

So this is it.  My last night of caffeine in the evenings (heavy use is a sign of adrenal fatigue), last night of using the computer after 8 pm, last night of surfing the internet for houses we can’t buy while in bed, etc.  It all seems a little simple and definitely an American “syndrome” or at least a Western syndrome.  I should be applying the same rules to myself that I do to with my son — sleeping, eating and activities.

Therefore, I may not be posting as much.  I haven’t really been regular EVER but I have slowed a bit in the past few weeks and it seems like it will be a permanent change.