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Old 07-03-2005, 10:14   #1
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Insomnia

Anyone else here suffer from insomnia or trouble getting off to sleep. I have had it for a few years now and its a pain sometimes. Just wondered if anyone had any tips or advice that might help.
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:22   #2
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Re: Insomnia

I've been an insomniac since I was about twelve. Every time I try to sleep I start thinking "You know, there are better things I could be doing right now". I've had times when I've literally gone a week without being able to sleep at all.
The best method I've found for getting to sleep is just getting some exercise and tiring yourself out before you sleep (make what you will of that. I'm trying my best not to resort to being filthy here).
Go out for a run, do isometric exercises for half an hour, whatever you like. It tends to help me. Also, having a voice in the room tends to give you something to doze off to. Listen to Radio 4 while you're trying to sleep. I'm not suggesting that it's boring, but it helps if you know someone else is alive outside of your bedroom.
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:29   #3
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Re: Insomnia

I was a good sleeper until a combination of Parkinson's and weird, [prescribed!] drugs mean l have one night speeding my t***s off, and then one night unconcious.

Thankfully this site and Janice Long on radio 2, keep me sane on those endless nights.
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:34   #4
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I was a good sleeper until a combination of Parkinson's and weird, [prescribed!] drugs mean l have one night speeding my t***s off, and then one night unconcious.

Thankfully this site and Janice Long on radio 2, keep me sane on those endless nights.
Janice is nice in a twee sort of way but Alex Lester (he comes on after her ) is far better, he doesn't send you to sleep but at least you don't mind being awake & enjoying yourself.
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:34   #5
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Re: Insomnia

I have spent many a night surfing the web and meeting all kinds of weird and wonderful people :P . I've tried allsorts to try and nod off but it doesn't really seem to work. I usually go for about 2 days without sleep then have a night where I manage to get some, sleep that is.
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:43   #6
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Re: Insomnia

Although I have never had insomnia as a long term thing, I find that I get it as a temporary thing when I have done night shifts. I am unable to get a good day's sleep especially after doing my first night. I will probably get about 3 or 4 hours then have to work an 11 hour shift. Luckily the more nights I do, the better I sleep so by my 4th or 5th night I can usually get about 7 hours. I am as crammed as a wasp if I don't get 7 or 8 hours a night and frequently fall asleep when Sparky comes to visit,(although it's not his fault) so he can vouch for me that I am one of these people who needs loads of sleep. I can fully sympathise with anyone who suffers from insomnia as I don't think I could hack it as a full time affliction...
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:50   #7
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If any insomniacs can try and co-ordinate there sleepness with mine, the partys round at my gaff.
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:54   #8
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just count sheep.......1 sheep ...2 sheep................. fastasheep hehe
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:58   #9
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If any insomniacs can try and co-ordinate there sleepness with mine, the partys round at my gaff.
Only if drinks and nibbles are provided.
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Old 07-03-2005, 11:13   #10
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Try a massage with Clary Sage Aromatherapy oil, sends most people to sleep.
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Old 07-03-2005, 11:13   #11
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Drinks yes, nibbles not on a first date sorry.
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Old 07-03-2005, 11:42   #12
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Try having my kids for a week, you will soon go to sleep just to find that nice warm quiet place you cant find when you are awake.
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Old 07-03-2005, 11:44   #13
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Has anyone seen Speed Up Slow Down on the TV. They had a suggestion about problems with getting off to sleep.

They said to find the most uncomfortable chair in the house and put it out on the landing. When you have problems getting off to sleep, go and sit on this chair. After awhile (apparently) the brain will think that a bed is a much nicer place to be and you should (after your session on the chair) hopefully get to sleep easier.

I don't know whether it will work or not, but I guess it may be worth a try for the more desperate among you!!!
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Old 07-03-2005, 12:16   #14
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Yeh it takes me flamin ages to get to sleep. i think it is because i always daydream. but it usaly takes me about 1 or 2 hours to get to sleep or sometimes i don't get any sleep at all.
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Anyone else here suffer from insomnia or trouble getting off to sleep. I have had it for a few years now and its a pain sometimes. Just wondered if anyone had any tips or advice that might help.
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Old 07-03-2005, 12:44   #15
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Ever since I took up Yoga I have started sleeping better. I do a session right before I go to bed and its that relaxing I don't have time for insomnia.
Failing that I have been told that alcohol works.
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