> <<<Does something like that ever happen to you?>>> > > You mean there are people that don't have that problem? :-D > Kathy > > I guess there are a few folks who can fall asleep as soon as their head hits the pillow - not me, and it's getting worse the older I get :-( What has helped lately is my 13 year old cat, Precious, who has become somewhat of a nurse. When she sees I'm having trouble getting to sleep (whether from mind activity or pain) she steps in to comfort me. And now that I think of it, it's almost like I'm her kitten. She never had any. Sure helps me. Evelyn

My goodness, it is nice to know that others have this problem! Mother was always a good sleeper, but Daddy was like I am. And, as someone else here mentioned, it is getting worse each year! Our 19 year-old kitty-cat "Miss Bitty" generally sleeps with us. And, although she does get up with me during the night, she generally goes back to sleep, close to me, in any room where I go. Then, when I am finally ready to try the bed again, I carry her back to bed. And, on the days when I give up and take a little nap during the day, there is Miss Bitty ready and willing to sleep with me on the sofa. (Bless her heart, at her age, no wonder she is always willing to sleep!) Leslie