vanillasky11 0 #1 June 23, 2003 It seems my body is trying to sleep, yet my brain won't let me. Its been almost a week now since I had a restful nights sleep. Anyone have any good recipes/concoctions/exersizes/meditations (anything) to help with sleeping more soundly? "You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky." -- Amelia Earhart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 June 23, 2003 Watch ANY Tom Cruise's movie (except Risky Business), but if you really want your brain to go DEAD, I suggest you watch CLUELESS. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanillasky11 0 #3 June 23, 2003 HAHAHAHA...thanks, Im willing to try anything..even though that seems too much like torture! "You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky." -- Amelia Earhart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 June 23, 2003 I have some luck with Melatonin. You can get it in the vitamin aisle.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #5 June 23, 2003 cut out all tea and coffe, anything really sugary etc. are you worrying about something? mind elsewhere? have you tried hot milk? (sounds lame, but does actually work)Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #6 June 23, 2003 Even though Darth Vader gave you a pausible suggestion, I would recommend a long warm shower/bath, followed by a small glass of warm milk, and then Mr. Cruise's movie..... Good luck! and blue skies"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #7 June 23, 2003 QuoteEven though Darth Vader gave you a pausible suggestion A-hem...I'm a Jedi, not a Sith __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanillasky11 0 #8 June 23, 2003 yeah lots on the mind.. I guess it just catches up with you at times... "You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky." -- Amelia Earhart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #9 June 23, 2003 Quoteyeah lots on the mind.. I guess it just catches up with you at times... In that case, watch Kevin Costner's movies, WaterWorld and The Postman BACK TO BACK, you're mind will go BLANK...guaranteed. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanillasky11 0 #10 June 23, 2003 LMAO "You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky." -- Amelia Earhart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #11 June 23, 2003 This used to happen to me all the time, I was also a little stressed out. I just called some buddies a few hours before I went to bed and just found out what was going on. Talking about it really helps. If that somehow fails, Try: Warm Milk Turkey or bread right before bed. "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #12 June 23, 2003 Exercise, but don't do it within 2-3 hours of going to bed. On days that I work out or I bike to work I have no problems sleeping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #13 June 23, 2003 or talk to me for a bit if you want, that should have you bored and sleepy in no time... chose your poison: MSN: rudeboythemini@hotmail.com Yahoo: rudeboythemini AIM: Zeemax miniPhoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #14 June 23, 2003 I was just about to recomend running or swimming in the morning. Lifting weights will put you in lala land come bedtime too. Take bill's words as words of wisdom though, don't lift weights etc too short before going to bed. Your muscles will be twitching and spasming all night . Doesn't help the lactic acid from clearing. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #15 June 23, 2003 Hey there! I've definately had those kinds of weeks also. For me, it's usually caused by having a lot on my mind. Exercising is actually a great remedy. Just like Bill said! Helps a lot when it's time for bed. I also write ... if there's a whole lot on my mind, and I can't get to sleep, I just write it all out. No reason, I just write a letter to some imaginary person discussing all that's on my mind hoping it helps relieve some and it usually works for me! I guess you can write or call someone for real, but I'm not that open to be telling people about all that stuff Good luck, and let us know if you get any sleep!! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #16 June 23, 2003 Try reading this. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #17 June 23, 2003 Hi, Vanilla... Sorry to hear you're dealing with insomnia. Yeuccccccccchhhhh... So, when I've had several days of sleeplessness, there is usually lots of pressure going on - real or just in my mind doesn't matter....I do several things in this order (trying one, and moving to the next if it doesn't work). 1. All caffeine and high sugar content stuff stops at 6 pm... 2. Write out a list of things you're thinking about. Get it out of your head, and onto paper. Once it's outside, you can usually manage to keep it outside. 3. If writing about it doesn't work (and sometimes it doesn't), I lay there in bed, look at each thing which pops into my head, mentally "wrap" it up like a christmas present, and tuck it away on a mental shelf, promising myself that tomorrow I will think about it. Right now, it's sleep time, and that's the priorty. I remind myself that brilliant strokes of genius generally do not occur when I am this tired, and that gnawing at the problem at night is not a way to produce the desired outcome (a resolution I can live with). Furthermore, there are things to do during the day - worry is one of them - which interfere with things necessary at night (sleep, relaxation). If something needs to be addressed, midnight is not the time to do so...tomorrow at 9 am may be, but 9pm is not, nor bedtime. 4. If I still can't sleep - I get up, and do something distracting and which produces immediate success...clean the fridge, vaccuum, tidy...something that I can look at and say "there. I did that". Then I try to sleep again. 5. If all else fails, and to break the cycle of "I'm so tired I can't even sleep", I use TylenolPM or ExcederinPM. Worst case, when I haven't slept in a long while, I have other, stronger prescription stuff which I use, but I try to limit that to a very infrequent occurrance. Hope it helps...I hate being where you are. And I get there unfortunately often... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #18 June 23, 2003 eek, steer clear of the medication unless you've been to a doctor and had several opinions that you actually need it. Even tylenol PM is habit forming and can send ripple effects through your sleep patterns for days to come. The sleep induced medicinally is not as fitful as real, natural sleep. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #19 June 23, 2003 It's not a short-term solution, but learning to meditate can really help to calm your mind and let it sleep. Start with one of the "focus on your breath" tapes. I'm not a serious meditation person at all, which is probably why it works for me Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #20 June 23, 2003 Hey Kel, Ive had one of those kinda LIVES. I never get GOOD sleep... my suggestion to you ...is to drink heavily! (anyone recognize that quote?) LOL, See ya!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #21 June 23, 2003 Quoteunless you've been to a doctor and had several opinions that you actually need it Um, that's why I indicated I have "other, stronger prescription stuff"... As to TylenolPM, as far as I'm aware, it is not habit forming, at least physically. And I certainly am not addicted to it...but thanks for the concern... Quotehe sleep induced medicinally is not as fitful as real, natural sleep. While I totally agree with you, no sleep is not a recommended option, either. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #23 June 23, 2003 LO can I get AAAAAAAHHHH. HITMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #24 June 23, 2003 Lots of reading about it here: http://my.webmd.com/search/search_results?query=insomnia&filter=mywebmd_all_filter Maybe you'll find something that'll help you .. or maybe you'll get bored and fall asleep to it, lol. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #25 June 23, 2003 Hi Vanilla...it's me, Vanilla. It's funny that you wrote this post as I have had insomnia since I was a child. I think that this happens to perfectionists as I tend to obsess over things. (Maybe it's some kind of Vanilla requirement/trait or something.) I hope that you find a nice solution. Please pm me if you do, and I'll try it, too! Vanilla's unite!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
