Shoot the breeze

[Queenie]

I really beginning to think there is something seriously wrong with me . . . this insomnia is killing me.

Been there, it sucks. I get it where my mind will not shut off, then I start thinking about falling asleep and once that happens, I'm screwed. I probably get it once every 6 months or so. Nothing you can do but to try to to occupy your mind with good thoughts and pleasant memories and hope that works.

I'm not a big fan of running to the medicine cabinet for every little thing, but sometimes a sleep aid can help, like Ambien.

Thanks Fistor. I'm kinda the same way about medicine. I tried some OTC, but it didn't work. I've used Ambien before, but I remember the doctor saying I could only use it for so long because it was habit forming. I have enough bad habits, don't need anymore. But you are so right about the mind game. It is the most frustrating thing I've had to deal with in a long time. I'll try your solution and let you know what happens. But you know as well as I do, that the harder you try not to do something the harder it is not to do.