14th July 2017

Believe in the benefits

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Right now, a breeze would be a blessing. The bugs have figured out where I live, and the lack of a cross-current means that sleeping under the stars would be tantamount to giving unlimited access to a new blood supply – mine. Not how I want to spend the night, so I’ll remain indoors. Besides, the night light keeps me safe.

I bring that up after watching a Kickstarter ad for someone who has built a “better night light”. Without considering the cost, imagine a series of lights that are linked by Bluetooth. Tracking your progress from A to B in the midnight hour, sending updates to your smartphone. Playing soothing sounds and listening to voice commands. Too much! There’s a reason why the models from the dollar store are so popular.

I’m trying a new eye med, and I’m perplexed. Is this sudden fatigue due to my schedule, or are the drugs wreaking havoc? I’m supposed to let the health care people know if I like the (purported) benefits when I go in next. Should I simply accept that sleep is good for whatever ails me? I read the “liner notes”, and there are side effects possible, including blurring of vision, nausea, etc. No mention of narcolepsy. Could this be a test? Am I supposed to believe that there is no placebo effect; that I’m supposed to find out if ocular application of tiny drops is a good way to administer somniferous meds? I’d better call my own health professional (a sibling) for a second opinion.

 

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