So they are purely decorative and maybe for decor someone puts several in a pretty bowl? I’ve seen these - often woven ones - at estate sales. I’m not much for accessories without a purpose but I think yours above could warm up a space - especially in the cold months!
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Are you kidding me? I think they would make great decorative keepsakes. I assume you don’t do Christmas trees, but that’s what I would use them for, as onraments. I would’ve loved my grandmother to have given me one each year. 
I’m sorry that you’re feeling maudlin. (((hugs)))
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not adjusting to the time difference yet…. ugh its 3 am
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I would not have believe this but have been sleeping well in an apartment where the bedroom is far away from the wifi modem/router. I wonder if turning off wifi would help anyone. I know this sounds woo woo but it’s a thing.
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Been up since 4. Can’t wait to adjust back to this time zone!
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Been up since 4 again 
It’s 4:25 am Central time. DH left at 3 to go to the airport to fly home (my BIL kindly took him). He’s at his gate now. Daughter is at the gate in Boston, waiting to fly here.
I can’t sleep, just thinking about Dad plus worrying about all the details when he passes. One day at a time, I know.
It doesn’t help that we had a huge meal last night and my stomach is not happy!
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I just bought a very small 3rd floor condo. The condo beneath me has an AC condenser under the deck and for some reason the noise that gets through the walls is triggering intense trigeminal neuralgia and facial numbness. One of the nights in the last week I even went out to my car to sleep but luckily it shut off as I reached my car. I will not sleep May- September and will be ill. I am probably going to sell the condo. Ugh. I need to sleep.
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What? That doesn’t make sense to me, how can that be related? Have you seen a doctor for a very complete physical and diagnosis? If you are getting these symptoms because of something like this, there is something going on. Please get this investigated! Don’t just suffer in silence and not follow it up.
@busdriver11 not sure what you mean by “how can that be related.” I have seen doctors (top docs in fact) and there is not much that can be done for hyperacusis, in my case, “pain hyperacusis.” It comes from the brain, auditory and facial nerves. I had a full workup for the facial numbness two years ago in case it was an acoustic neuroma.
Your response that this “doesn’t make sense” is one reason I don’t talk to anyone about this but my neurologist is well aware. He told me to move.
This is about sleep. The last two nights have been quiet and I am restored with 5-6 hours of sleep.
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There are several different meds and surgical options for trigem. Are you not a candidate?
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It is very good to talk to people about things they don’t understand. There’s much out there that doesn’t make sense to me, and when people explain it, I learn. But if your doctors tell you there’s nothing that can be done about it, do you trust them? @jym626 suggested there are treatments, and when I look into it, it looks like there are all sorts of things that can be done. You never know what will trigger this if you move somewhere else.
At the very least seeking a second opinion could be helpful. For example, some physicians might treat trigeminal neuralgia and hyperacusis with Botox.
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Yes, always a second (or third) opinion. I’ve had doctors that have blown things off for me, my husband or kids, meh, this is normal or no big deal…and sometimes it is (or could turn into a major issue) or there are treatments. A medical issue that is affecting your life so much should be paid attention to, and if a doctor is telling you there’s nothing to be done, I don’t trust that.
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Folks please stop and get back to sleep issues. Sorry for the tangent. I am a very capable advocate for myself and have quite a bit of medical savvy. I got 4 opinions for cancer, for instance. I have seen neuro, ENT and gone to Mass Eye and Ear. Hyperacusis cannot be cured. I have meds for trigeminal neuralgia but cannot tolerate full dose. Lidocaine injections made things 100 times worse. Sorry I mentioned it.
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Don’t be sorry you mentioned it, sometimes people here have something that is helpful to say, sometimes not. I have been given useful information on every topic under the sun here, even when I thought I was the expert.
I’m glad to know you’ve followed this up, and that there’s a medication that at least you can take a partial dose of.
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Surely you have explored treatment options, @compmom. I think I mentioned it b/c probably almost 50 years ago, when I was in grad school, the guy I was dating’s mom had trigem. A neurosurgeon I worked with did a procedure on her, placing a small barrier between the nerve endings/synapses and she had a great outcome! Just trying to be helpful. And a lot has changed in 50 years!
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They could cure my trigeminal neuralgia (I have 2 appointments this week) but I still won’t sleep due to hyperacusis. Sounds in certain frequencies are much much louder for me. I was told the brain is trying to make up for hearing loss. There is research going on for both tinnitus and hyperacusis.
It is cool out so issue is resolved for now- no AC and normal insufficient sleep for three nights 
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Changing the subject.
Although I’m not thrilled, I did a sleep study this year. I have mild sleep apnea. I use a CPAP machine now.
It was a rough month or so but now I’m sleeping better and my husband is also. It’s been nice for both of us.
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