Insomnia

djadam · 22-01-2003, 05:10

Sucks.

I went to bed at 3am which is a little later than my usual 2am, and for the last three hours I've done nothing but lie there in bed trying to turn my brain off.
So here I am posting!
The problem with being a DJ is that I come alive when the lights go out.
But this is stupid.
Ideas on getting to sleep please.

*Twinkle* · 22-01-2003, 06:49

I suffered from insomnia a few months back. I don't know if you experienced the same thing, but when I did get an hour or two's sleep, I had nightmares - really horrific nightmares. So I went to see a counsellor to speak about what was going off inside my head and she said it was my over-active mind. She says insomnia is comman in teenagers, especially those who are high acheivers, as their minds find it hard to switch off when the lights go out. She taught me a breathing routine which took time to perfect but was well worth it, and works when I can't sleep. I would also reccommend the obvious things, which are no coffee after 6.30, try to avoid snacking after your evening meal for example. I hope this helps you.

nomme · 22-01-2003, 08:52

Try looking through these links...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

You may find something of use (or fall asleep whilst looking

)

p.s. This subject is not Sheffield specific so it will bel moved it to the non-Sheffield forum tomorrow.
cheers
Nomme

djadam · 22-01-2003, 14:33

Quote:

Originally posted by "nommedenet"

p.s. This subject is not Sheffield specific so it will bel moved it to the non-Sheffield forum tomorrow.
cheers
Nomme

Oh yeah.
Didn't even think of that.
Guess I was more tired than I thought!

Tonight I will breathe, like a yoga genius.

I'll give that a go.

foreverdelayed · 29-01-2003, 20:45

try putting a little lavender oil on your pillow the smell can relax ur brain and may help you drift off to sellp, worked with me

*Twinkle* · 30-01-2003, 15:22

A nice relaxing bath just before bed is perfect to let your body wind down... I know that it's a little girly, but try using lavendar fragranced products. They really do help. If you don't like the smell, then have a look out for some Radox sleep easy bath essence... Its really nice and helps me drift off into a deep sleep! :-)

djadam · 30-01-2003, 16:33

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Originally posted by "caprice"

A nice relaxing bath just before bed is perfect to let your body wind down... I know that it's a little girly, but try using lavendar fragranced products. They really do help. If you don't like the smell, then have a look out for some Radox sleep easy bath essence... Its really nice and helps me drift off into a deep sleep! :-)

I don't need to use candles as well do I?

*Twinkle* · 30-01-2003, 17:39

I personally, havenever used candles around a bath. I don't really think the bathroom is the place for them. However if the mood created by candles makes you feel sleepy, then go for it! You will be able to find several different scents of candles, so maybe a lavender one may be good in this case.

Oh yes and while I'm on the topic of insomnia, I've found that a nice warm milky drink seems to send me to dream land. :-)

djadam · 31-01-2003, 00:14

I could just stay awake until I drop.
That would be interesting.

*Twinkle* · 31-01-2003, 06:40

No, I don't really agree with that. It wrecks your day ahead, which is not good! You need to try everything possible to get a good nights sleep. It sounds a bit daft but have you ever considered playing an instrumental cd before bed? My counsellor recommended it, but I didn't try it because I felt too daft!

I also wonder whether or not you do any work in your room? (Studying, playing on the computer) because that is supposed to be a tributary to insomnia.

djadam · 31-01-2003, 13:30

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Originally posted by "caprice"

I also wonder whether or not you do any work in your room? (Studying, playing on the computer) because that is supposed to be a tributary to insomnia.

Yep. The PC gets a lot of my time.

*Twinkle* · 31-01-2003, 15:08

Well that could be a problem then. I don't mean to be a spoil sport, but it could really do you good if you came off the pc an hour before you go to bed. Apparently the mind needs this hour to start to wind down, so you could spend this hour having a nice warm bath or something, or even reading a book :-)

Sidla · 01-02-2003, 14:53

While we're on the subject of insomnia, I had a really bad night's sleep last night. I didn't go to bed until 2, but I couldn't sleep until about 6am.

Is there any relationship between alcohol and insomnia? Last night I went out and had about 4 pints, between 8:30 and 11. I didn't really feel very drunk, just a little light headed. I went back to a mates house, and I got home at about 1. I watched a bit of TV then went to bed. Can anyone explain why I slept so badly?

*Twinkle* · 07-02-2003, 14:41

I'm sorry but I can't help on this one! Alcohol seems to have the opposite affect on me, I get really sleepy after I've had it! (I don't have much mind, that is probably why)

lily · 07-02-2003, 15:29

apparently, alcohol is supposed to disrupt sleep patterns - explains why i wake up really early in the morning when i've had too much to drink (and get to experience the whole hangover

). some alcoholic drinks make you sleepier, though, in smallish amounts - the hops in beer are a natural sedative. excellent excuse...

halevan · 10-02-2003, 11:21

Get married! drink cocoa!milk!watch tv.!listen to the radio!read a book!open the window!turn the light off!

Lianndi · 23-10-2003, 13:03

Get married...as one of your solutions to sleep lol....
I won't comment any further

I always thought I was an insomniac before I saw this show on TV which explained that some of us are Owls and some of us are Larks.
I realise that I am an Owl [late nighter] so when I cant go to sleep, I don't. As djadam said, I just do the energizer bunny routine. In about three days I am usually so tired that I fall asleep at 8pm!
Alternatively, you could try a change of scene. Sleep at your sister's house or your mom's [given that there are no screaming sprogs]
or you can get married, drink cola, watch tv..........

fnkysknky · 23-10-2003, 13:36

I've always found that if I've been drinking more than a few pints then I wake up early - becomes a bit of a pain sometimes

Personally I don't usually have much problem sleeping as I'm stoned when I go to bed - not that I'm suggesting you take up smoking so you can get to sleep

*Twinkle* · 23-10-2003, 19:56

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I'm stoned when I go to bed

*raises eyebrows*

Shame on you!

fnkysknky · 23-10-2003, 23:55

and why is it a shame?