Re: Dawn's Relief

["Carole K. Menser" <ted@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Clay -- 

"In PD, hallucinations are almost always visual in nature and are usually due 
to the effects of dopaminergic antiparkinson medications.  Often they occur in 
low light situations, and when the individual is going from one state of 
consciousness to another, such as waking from sleep.  Someone might "see" a 
relative in the bedroom upon awakening, but then realize the person is not 
really present."

This is quoted directly from the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. booklet 
called Parkinson's Disease: Medications.

Carole Menser
    -----Original Message-----
    From: Clay Felts <clayf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
    To: PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
    Date: Saturday, January 19, 2002 5:54 AM
    Subject: Dawn's Relief
    
    
    This is a result of being sleepless in "Parkieland".  I am one of those who 
is up and down all night.  Does anyone have suggestions for sleeping longer 
hours.?  I have worked with my doctor adjusting medications without finding an 
answer, yet.  The problem is that no matter what I do or take, I wake up in 3 
to 4 hours and can not get back to sleep.  Any suggestions for 8 hours of sleep?

    I am struck by how often in the night that I am reminded of people who have 
died that were close to me even though I don't believe in such a thing.  I 
remember as a  child seeing monsters in my room.  I would hide under the covers 
and soon fall asleep, all warm and relaxed.  As an adult, I no longer see 
monsters.  I will get a flashing glimpse of something, or feel a presence.  
This only happens as I am waking up.

    ?Clay 

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Dawn?s Relief 

    I stare at the emptiness but I?m not bold. 
    My room in the wee hours is lonely and cold. 
    In shadows that harbor my ghosts of the night 
    Are places where spirits oft-linger from sight. 

    My mind plays its tricks so I talk to the dead 
    And often I struggle controlling my head. 
    The hours move so slowly, I pray for the sun. 
    But god just ignores ?cause his will will be done 

    When young I saw monsters while snuggled and safe. 
    At dawn in the chill now they dance without grace. 
    I am scared that the call for my death maybe now. 
    I refuse to acknowledge a beckon to bow. 

    As night turns to dawn sleep returns as a friend. 
    I dream of lost ladies, which saves me again. 
    And, the warmth of the sun fills my room with such cheer. 
    ?Tis a wonderful life and I?m glad I?m still here. 

    Clay Felts 
    January 2002 

    

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