Kitty Tranquilizer

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We've all been there.  Bad day, long day, and now you're laying in bed and you're counting sheep and just can't get your peepers to shut long enough to do any good.  You cannot fall asleep.  And the longer you lay there thinking about falling asleep, the harder it is to actually relax and get the job done.  Then you start looking at the clock to see how much time you have left before you need to wake up which makes falling asleep even more stressful.  If you are lucky, you won't need to rely on any high-tech sound machines or aromatherapy.  You can simply call on the Kitty Tranquilizer.


A Kitty Tranquilizer isn't a medicine you give to your cat.  It's a gift your cat gives to you.  It's the ability cats have with their multiple sleeping postures they adopt when they lay beside you or near you or ON you that when you watch them sleep, it's impossible for you to not feel at least a teensy bit more tired and absolutely amazed at how cute and flexible they are.  If you're lucky, you may be rewarded before they drift off with a kitty massage--the kneading and pawing at you that accompanies a cat on the verge of a terrific nap.  A kitty can also sedate you with a hypnotic staring contest if you can engage him.  Just find a contented cat and start the gazing and as long as you aren't too intimidating, kitty will stare back and eventually the eyes will start a slow blink and you will notice yourself slow-blinking back.  It's very calming.

A cat purr also has the power to reduce your blood pressure.   This soothing vibration is a mysterious vocalization uniquely able to acknowledge your love and presence and reassure your friendship and bond which ultimately can lull even the most anxious pet owner into submissive slumber.

So if you haven't been sedated yet by a slow blinking, kneading, purring kitty, what else can you do?  If you insist on being awake, take your friend for a little playtime and see if you can wear her out with laser tag or a feather toy.  Once you've seen your cat jump straight up or chase something around long enough, it can take your mind off your own concerns and perhaps you won't be so stressed you can't sleep.

I know there are people out there who suffer from incredible insomnia, and no amount of sweet anesthetizing kittens can do a thing about it.  Perhaps one of the methods above will help, and by spending a little time meditating with your kitty you will slow your breathing down and your blood pressure and realize what many health experts agree on:  pets are GOOD for you and will improve your quality of life.  And hopefully even your quality of sleep.  Now come here Zen Kitty, it's time for my nap.  ZZZZZZZzzzzz