Today I downgraded myself from Vicodin to large doses of Advil. This has the virtue of fewer side effects, and also slightly less efficacy — yes, that latter is a good thing, as it means I’m less likely to overreach myself, walking around more than I should.

But I’ll go back to Vicodin for the night. I haven’t managed properly uninterrupted sleep yet, and am hoping for better success this time.