Chapter 21: Staying Up All Night, Or Insomnia
I have severe insomnia.  In fact, I am completely able to sleep without taking several pills.  Days go by and i still haven't gotten any sleep... this is very dangerous. and it's painful.  No matter how hard i may try to sleep, I can't even keep my eyes closed!  So i lay in bed for hours and stare at the ceiling because i'm unable to close my eyes.  When I do close my eyes, i see horrific nightmare images.
But...That's WITHOUT my medication.  When I take my medication, Xanax and Geodon, I sleep naturally, like a baby.  It's a really wonderful thing, that a pill can give you a good night's sleep.  Without my medications, I would probably die.  But with them, I am perfectly well and comfortable.
If you can't sleep, Go To The Doctor.  Insomnia is VERY REAL.  If you don't have your medications, then you'll have to stay up all night until someone brings them in the morning.  At least, that's how it is for me.  Staying up all night is a test of endurance and self control.  One becomes incresingly sick and in pain as the night wears on.  You find yourself praying and praying for the light of dawn.  I hate nighttime.  Maybe I am a child of the Sunlight, because, I'm always unhappy at night.  I am afraid of the dark.  You must be strong, and go to the doctor if you can't sleep over a period of time.  Listening to YouTube videos and drinking hot Tea, will get you through the night.  Good Luck....