Sleeping Bastard
Once upon a time there lived a girl who was very unhappy because she could not sleep. Each day, all the bells in the room were rung by her magical apple to tell her that morning has come. Alas, another sleepless night looms over her.
The Sleeping Bastard is how I felt.. drooping eyes and skin that felt like George Romero's flesh eating zombie - I imagined myself to be just as I described. I was dead-tired that I could eat myself to sleep!
Every morning, I had to drag myself to work like the undead sluggishly treading down the stairs, and into my car. I could not focus on anything that my head felt like an empty shell. Had I eaten my brain just like a zombie would in "The Return of the Living Dead?" My thoughts were crazy and dumb. I was delusional, angry and oh so exhausted. I had to sleep. I needed to sleep and the only comfort I found was in the presence of my writing desk - or was this my bed disguised as a desk - crazy, crazy thought.
I had spent many nights tossing and turning, like an egg roll on a frying pan. I was deprived of sleep and mentally, I was drained. Physically, I was running on fumes. In a nutshell, this Sleeping Bastard was in dire need of help.
One afternoon, as I was exchanging sweet nothings with my Prince Charming, I expressed how distressed I was. I explained that my feelings of discomfort were overwhelming. I apologized, and I told him that the inability to sleep and rest my mind triggered unpleasant feelings that made it difficult to do much of anything, and that it affected my daily living greatly. Just like a true Prince Charming, he rode on his white horse (well, Google Hangouts was his horse!), scooped me up into his arms and whispered two words in my ear - valerian root.
"Where in hell will I find some valerian root here in the Philippines?" I asked with much disappointment. I continued to mumble to myself until I realized that I was wrong, and he was right. There is a place where I think I can get it, but I reminded myself that their products were a bit pricey. Years back, when my Olive was sick, she was prescribed with a couple of organic medicines. I was told that there was only one store that had them - Healthy Options.
Healthy Options is a store that sells a huge variety of all-natural and organic products. They offer pure, potent and premium supplements that help support our daily health needs. They also have day creams, shampoos and other beauty products that will make us all feel like a princess. As for the mommies out there, be pleased to know that they offer a range of products for kids,too - supplements, natural juices and many more. Best of all is that all their products are cruelty-free.
I had a sleeping disorder, and I assume that mine was caused by fatigue and stress. I needed a fast and working solution, so I googled the valerian root. I read that it could help ease stress, headaches, insomnia and the list goes on. Sounds too good to be true.. so, I googled its side effects and I learned that daytime drowsiness was one of the few side effects. Other negative effects include an upset stomach, thinking problems, dry mouth and strange dreams (lol!). Not bad, I thought to myself. It was then that I decided to call Healthy Options and get myself a bottle of valerian root.
The day after I took the valerian root capsule for the first time, I felt relieved (like some weight had been lifted off of me) and I slept like a baby the night before. Of course, I was still a bit tired and sluggish.. the valerian root is not like a fairy where it could swish and swoosh you with its magic wand. But it offers some aid which we all need, every now and then. I continued to take one (1) capsule every night, just before going to bed. My mornings had improved greatly - I no longer had to drag myself off of my bed and I felt like a battery that had just been recharged. I also found myself smiling a lot. Luckily, my body accepted the valerian capsule that there was no negative effect on me.
Looking at the mirror, I was pleased at what I saw. I did not look so tired anymore and I looked younger. Having enough sleep did wonders for me and not only were my days brighter, so were my nights. Of course, a healthy diet coupled with a good nights sleep are best. But in my case, eating healthy is.. er.. not me. Therefore, having enough sleep will suffice and the valerian root helps me attain the hours of sleep that my body and brain need.
Stories don't always have happy endings, but mine does and just like a fairy tale, I am blessed with my happily ever after.
The Sleeping Bastard is long gone - and just like a happy princess, she rides off into the dark with her Prince Charming, and together they fall into a deep slumber, as the moonbeam rests on her loosened her and their hands clasped together.
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| Source: google |
The Sleeping Bastard is how I felt.. drooping eyes and skin that felt like George Romero's flesh eating zombie - I imagined myself to be just as I described. I was dead-tired that I could eat myself to sleep!
Every morning, I had to drag myself to work like the undead sluggishly treading down the stairs, and into my car. I could not focus on anything that my head felt like an empty shell. Had I eaten my brain just like a zombie would in "The Return of the Living Dead?" My thoughts were crazy and dumb. I was delusional, angry and oh so exhausted. I had to sleep. I needed to sleep and the only comfort I found was in the presence of my writing desk - or was this my bed disguised as a desk - crazy, crazy thought.
I had spent many nights tossing and turning, like an egg roll on a frying pan. I was deprived of sleep and mentally, I was drained. Physically, I was running on fumes. In a nutshell, this Sleeping Bastard was in dire need of help.
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| Source: google |
One afternoon, as I was exchanging sweet nothings with my Prince Charming, I expressed how distressed I was. I explained that my feelings of discomfort were overwhelming. I apologized, and I told him that the inability to sleep and rest my mind triggered unpleasant feelings that made it difficult to do much of anything, and that it affected my daily living greatly. Just like a true Prince Charming, he rode on his white horse (well, Google Hangouts was his horse!), scooped me up into his arms and whispered two words in my ear - valerian root.
"Where in hell will I find some valerian root here in the Philippines?" I asked with much disappointment. I continued to mumble to myself until I realized that I was wrong, and he was right. There is a place where I think I can get it, but I reminded myself that their products were a bit pricey. Years back, when my Olive was sick, she was prescribed with a couple of organic medicines. I was told that there was only one store that had them - Healthy Options.
Healthy Options is a store that sells a huge variety of all-natural and organic products. They offer pure, potent and premium supplements that help support our daily health needs. They also have day creams, shampoos and other beauty products that will make us all feel like a princess. As for the mommies out there, be pleased to know that they offer a range of products for kids,too - supplements, natural juices and many more. Best of all is that all their products are cruelty-free.
I had a sleeping disorder, and I assume that mine was caused by fatigue and stress. I needed a fast and working solution, so I googled the valerian root. I read that it could help ease stress, headaches, insomnia and the list goes on. Sounds too good to be true.. so, I googled its side effects and I learned that daytime drowsiness was one of the few side effects. Other negative effects include an upset stomach, thinking problems, dry mouth and strange dreams (lol!). Not bad, I thought to myself. It was then that I decided to call Healthy Options and get myself a bottle of valerian root.
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| I have been using this for 9 months now, no side-effects whatsoever. |
The day after I took the valerian root capsule for the first time, I felt relieved (like some weight had been lifted off of me) and I slept like a baby the night before. Of course, I was still a bit tired and sluggish.. the valerian root is not like a fairy where it could swish and swoosh you with its magic wand. But it offers some aid which we all need, every now and then. I continued to take one (1) capsule every night, just before going to bed. My mornings had improved greatly - I no longer had to drag myself off of my bed and I felt like a battery that had just been recharged. I also found myself smiling a lot. Luckily, my body accepted the valerian capsule that there was no negative effect on me.
Looking at the mirror, I was pleased at what I saw. I did not look so tired anymore and I looked younger. Having enough sleep did wonders for me and not only were my days brighter, so were my nights. Of course, a healthy diet coupled with a good nights sleep are best. But in my case, eating healthy is.. er.. not me. Therefore, having enough sleep will suffice and the valerian root helps me attain the hours of sleep that my body and brain need.
Stories don't always have happy endings, but mine does and just like a fairy tale, I am blessed with my happily ever after.
The Sleeping Bastard is long gone - and just like a happy princess, she rides off into the dark with her Prince Charming, and together they fall into a deep slumber, as the moonbeam rests on her loosened her and their hands clasped together.
.
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