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Aileen68 -> I just can't sleep (12/14/2005 10:47:31 PM)
Insomnia! Help!

thndershadow -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 12:13:43 AM)
HI, I have insomnia too. I just sleep when my body says 'Ok, lets sleep now' but most can't do that. I am disabled, so can afford the luxery of being at home to sleep when I need and not at a job. Have you tried any teas? That used to help me, not now, but used to. thnder[:)]

KatyLied -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 2:51:35 AM)
Insomnia is one of the worst things. I suffer from it sometimes. My mind will not shut off, too many thoughts, stress, etc. It's gotten to the place for me where I "go with it". I read or get up and do something or flip through the tv channels. It's better than tossing and turning and watching the clock. Makes for a rough afternoon, though, because that's when the tiredness will hit me. I know there's a thread here somewhere about insomnia. insomnia thread edited to add link

anthrosub -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 4:49:20 AM)
If you can, take a hot shower...not uncomfortably hot but definitely warmer than you may be accustomed. This will relax you. Go to bed as soon as you dry off and feel the difference immediately. anthrosub

KatyLied -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 5:50:27 AM)
Here's the obligatory "masturbate to orgasm" suggestion.

Aileen68 -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 6:00:12 AM)
Good ideas...thanks. I am one of those who can fall asleep initially within a minute of hitting the pillow, but wake up about two hours later and then toss and turn until about four in the morning. Ugh. I will definitely try your suggestions especially Katy's :)

UtopianRanger -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 8:54:26 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Aileen68 Insomnia! Help! As Colonel John Alexander would say : You need to quiet your mind. There are many ways to do this and seriously works. http://www.topten.org/public/BF/BF22.html My personal way is through intense physical excersise {I belong to gym with an indoor track and 24 hr. acess.} After the excersise, I get an intitial feeling of euphoria and I'm wide awake. And then I'll go home, lay down and read or watch a little TV. I slowly drift off and usually go into a very deep sleep and feel great when I wake up. Good Luck. - The Ranger

NakedOnMyChain -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 9:02:25 AM)
Having a little sachet of lavender and chamomile under my pillow always helped me. So does a long, hot bath and a good book. Good luck getting to sleep. (I know how you feel).

gretchen -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 9:11:06 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: UtopianRanger My personal way is through intense physical excersise {I belong to gym with an indoor track and 24 hr. acess.} After the excersise, I get an intitial feeling of euphoria and I'm wide awake. And then I'll go home, lay down and read or watch a little TV. I slowly drift off and usually go into a very deep sleep and feel great when I wake up. - The Ranger I would take this advice... but, Does anybody know how to do the opposite with out coffee, or any other unfriendly food to the stomach?

SweetDommes -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 10:02:47 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: gretchen quote: ORIGINAL: UtopianRanger My personal way is through intense physical excersise {I belong to gym with an indoor track and 24 hr. acess.} After the excersise, I get an intitial feeling of euphoria and I'm wide awake. And then I'll go home, lay down and read or watch a little TV. I slowly drift off and usually go into a very deep sleep and feel great when I wake up. - The Ranger I would take this advice... but, Does anybody know how to do the opposite with out coffee, or any other unfriendly food to the stomach? You mean, to wake you up? Apples, seriously. To the OP, there is another site with a thread dedicated to the insomniacs of the world. Check out the BDSM Chat boards of literotica.com - there is a thread called "Insomniacs unite by request" ... I'd post the link, but right now, my computer doesn't like that site. I'll try to find it later.

FangsNfeet -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 11:48:04 AM)
1. Exercise 2. Lower your sugar and caffine intake 3. Try sleep aides at a natural food/drug store 4. Try over the counter sleep aids 5. Read the bible before going to bed 6. Watch a 24 hr news station 7. Watch the Weather Channel 8. See a Dr about prescriptoin sleep aides 9. Start cleaning the place untill you get sleepy There you go. 9 ideas that you can try all together or pick a few out of and juggle all around to see what works.

MHOO314 -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 12:15:22 PM)
what you have described is a sign of a hormone deficiency--its a classic example, you might try adding natural hormone therapy (soy milk or soy nuts to your diet) or there are OTC hormone therapies that help--but this isnt insomnia in its simplest forms http://womenshealth.about.com/ this site may help--

Aileen68 -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 12:46:56 PM)
Hey...you're back. Congrats! MY gyn thinks I may be in the early stages of menopause since I am also showing some other signs of it along with massive insomnia that appears to be related somewhat to my cycles. The insomnia for some women is a classic symptom. I do like all of the suggestions. Thank you all

MHOO314 -> RE: I just can't sleep (12/15/2005 2:04:14 PM)
thanks! and yes I am and thank you for the bread and water while I was in forum jail---smiles--yes get those hormones going so you can get some rest---

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