I can haz sleep?

Sleep is an important part of life. We need it to recharge our batteries and heal our bodies when we get sick. Normally, most people lay down, relax then let their bodies drift them to sleep.

I cannot do that anymore. :( I live with an awesome couple, their 7 yr old son and my partner. I share my bed with said partner and everything should be all cuddles and sleeping in each others' arms blah blah blah [Insert girly movie inspired romantic fantasy here].

Either one of two things happen:

1. My partner goes to bed before I do or at the same time. They are asleep in five minutes while I lay there, wide awake no matter how many times I roll over, get comfy, snuggle with or away from them. To combat this, usually a dose of over the counter medication usually does the trick (not a fan of taking pills but when you work the next morning, you want to be rested) but even after meds, I can't sleep. Usually, I fall asleep either around five or six after going to bed at ten out of exhaustion or just stay up until I get back home.

or

2. I go to bed before my partner. I can usually fall asleep within the hour, curled up in cold covers and the beginnings of crazy dreams. It will be fine the first few hours of blissful sleep until they come to bed. I get woken up to groping and well... I respond. My problem is after the act is finished and my partner passes out, I'm wide awake.  I'll be up usually between One and Three if this happens and I'm up until Five or Six when I pass out of  exhaustion.

TL;DR- SLEEP! I WANT SLEEEEEEEEEP!

-Kimmee

SLEEPING PANDAS FOR YOU!!!!