As has been discussed in other posts, the onset of spring and blooming trees has left many of us with allergies feeling a little worse for wear. I'm on the verge of a flare (the "f" word I dare NOT say out loud) and haven't been sleeping well because of the usual pain, inflammation, stiffness [insert your own complaints here]. On the advice of my rheumatologist, on nights I'm antsy (in my pants-y) because of the inflammation and find sleep very difficult I take a sleeping pill to ensure I get rest. Last night was one such.
Well, on falling FAST asleep I promptly started suffering from some aggressive post-nasal drip (see aforementioned allergy comment) which brought on a bought of coughing. I had no idea that I was coughing (see aforementioned sleeping pill consumption) and continued with what seemed like a pleasant and restful sleep. Unfortunately the rhythmic bouts of throat-clearing and coughing left my spouse a little frustrated and some thirty minutes into my coughing adventure I was nudged and handed two cough lozenges. After thanking my spouse (in my sleep) but failing to do anything except grip the lozenges in my hand, I was once again nudged and this time instructed to unwrap the lozenge and benefit from its throat-coating benefits. Apparently I complied.
I recall NONE of this and woke rested. Sure enough, though, there was one unopened lozenge and one empty wrapper on the nightstand this morning.
Moral:
- (after consultation with your doctor) allergy medicine is recommended
- (after consultation with your doctor) sleeping pills are helpful but heed the warnings about having no recollection of your antics in the morning
- happy sleepmates are essential (no physician consultation required)!