Let’s see it’s about 10 PM
I’ve just announced to my care giver I’m going to bed.
I’m tired and need sleep. What could possibly interfere with this process?
Why can’t I sleep?
I in no particular order. Let’s go through the checklist.
When do I go to bed?
Where do I sleep on the bed?
Left
Right
Center
How do I get into bed?
Where is the bathroom
What to wear
Nothing
short sleeve top
Long sleeve top
Under wear
Legs covered or not
Socks yes or no
Bits and pieces of each
The bed is to
Soft
Hard
Short
Long
Tall
Low
These sheets are to
Slippery
Constrictive
Loose
Hot
Cold
The bed spread is to
Heavy
Cold
Hot
Pillows are to
Hard
Soft
Thick
Narrow
Bulky
pillows are placed where?
Head Neck support
Between legs
Under feet
The room is to
Dark
To much light
Hot
Cold
I need to pee.
I can’t seem to move.
How do I initiate movement?
How do I get out of bed?
Plan my shuffles to toilet.
Planning how to not only take my lower clothing off, but placing my butt properly on the toilet as I free fall into toilet position.
Do the task required while planning , how to stand back up while coordinating pulling my pants and or underwear up at the same time. Just so I don’t have to bend down one more time
Shuffle back to bed.
And repeat from the top of the list .
Repeat the whole process at least one more time
Alarm goes. Off.
Wholly shit its 6:00AM!
Look awkwardly at the ceiling!
Mutter to my self “Fuck that’s another night gone by”
Struggle to once again. Get out of bed , shuffle to bathroom, insert teeth, look into mirror, smile and state……
Good morning world! What are we going to do today!
If you’re searching for that one person that can change your life. Take a look in the mirror!
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