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Tag: sleep deprivation

Based on a true story

foggy beach landscape
December 14, 2014January 12, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

Dr. Gleason found himself in an all too familiar spot - standing with a family representative, studying a patient through an observation porthole of a sterile hospital room door. The subject was a middle-aged mother of two. She was brought in after experiencing some kind of psychotic episode. Currently she was chemically restrained and under 24-hour … Continue reading Based on a true story

Van Winkle

September 27, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

Awoke late morning Feeling refreshed and inspired How long did I sleep? I don't usually sleep well. Let me clarify, I can fall asleep easily and anywhere, and have. If I sit still for any length of time, I nod off. Getting to sleep isn't my problem, staying asleep is - sleep-maintaining insomnia. During a … Continue reading Van Winkle

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