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youngsubgeoff -> The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 1:36:04 AM)

this thread is for people like me to come in and give they're thoughts when theyre hopelessly awake in the wee hours of the morning.

Currently its 4:35 am here in Cleveland and Im wondering wtf Im doing up so early. And why Im posting here about it!



TwistedHeart74 -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 3:35:49 AM)

It's 5:34 a.m. here and I've been awake since 1 p.m. yesterday. Let's here it for third shift f'ed up sleep schedules! Nothing like not being able to sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.

I thought about it once...just figured it was a waste of time O.o



sunshinemiss -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 7:32:09 PM)

Melatonin.   Works every time and gives amazingly vivid dreams.



LinnaeaBorealis -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 7:33:31 PM)

I've tried the melatonin & it just doesn't work for me.  [:(]



sunshinemiss -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 7:34:59 PM)

Honey, you gotta swallow.  honest.



Icarys -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 7:42:57 PM)

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I've tried the melatonin & it just doesn't work for me.


Try grapes...milk..exercise...beer...sex.....going to sleep when your body ques you...Tylenol pm

I've used that to get a schedule going ..I don't suggest it for long periods. I also find that if I take 1 I sleep longer than if I take 2. Go figure. I'm not sure how severe each person is but it's worth a shot.



LinnaeaBorealis -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 7:52:45 PM)

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ORIGINAL: sunshinemiss

Honey, you gotta swallow.  honest.


But I do swallow.  That's why all the boys like me, yanno.



Daddysredhead -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 7:57:43 PM)

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ORIGINAL: LinnaeaBorealis

quote:

ORIGINAL: sunshinemiss

Honey, you gotta swallow.  honest.


But I do swallow.  That's why all the boys like me, yanno.


LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!  [:D]



youngsubgeoff -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 7:59:05 PM)

Try some smooth jazz. That kenny g shit puts me out like a light (and that is NOT a compliment). Or you could try watching the golf channel.



Daddysredhead -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 8:03:23 PM)

I listen to smooth jazz or uptempo jazz every day at work.  It doesn't put me to sleep at all.  Just makes me feel good.



Aylee -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/12/2009 8:21:08 PM)

I posted this elsewhere last night, but I will put it in here as well.


A couple thoughts from someone with insomnia. 

Do NOT have caffine after 2pm.  If you are used to having it later, you probably will need to scheduale a snack for about 4pm.  A medium baked potato is good for this (baring any dieting things that you are doing.)

Make sure that your evening meal is light.  Nothing too heavy on your stomach.

The hour before bedtime needs to be computer free.  Computer screens stimulate people.

Make sure your bed is ONLY used for sleeping.  No TV.

If you do not fall asleep with in 30 minutes of laying down, get up and go read on the couch or watch a bit of TV until you feel tired and THEN go back to bed.  Do NOT do any cleaning, hobby projects, or the like.  LEAVE THE PUTER ALONE.

Make sure you have some bedtime rituals.  This can be a cup of herbal tea, glass of milk, a nightcap, put your jammies on (if they are not already), brush your teeth, and go to bed.

Keep a pen and pad by your bed.  If you are laying awake worrying about this or that or what you have to do the next day, week, month, WRITE THEM DOWN.  This will help calm your mind for sleep. 

Just a few thoughts and suggestions. 




youngsubgeoff -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/20/2009 10:14:07 PM)

1 AM in cleveland. Ive been out with friends, even managed to go to a bar and NOT drink!!! Woo-hoo!!! Also managed to inject a little romance tonight with a young lady at the bar (yes, I have a phone number).



Level -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/21/2009 2:54:55 AM)


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ORIGINAL: LinnaeaBorealis

quote:

ORIGINAL: sunshinemiss

Honey, you gotta swallow.  honest.


But I do swallow.  That's why all the boys like me, yanno.


[:D]

Have you ever tried magnesium? Works like a charm for me, plus it's very good for you. Just don't take too much...



DarkSteven -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/21/2009 4:30:25 AM)

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ORIGINAL: youngsubgeoff

1 AM in cleveland. Ive been out with friends, even managed to go to a bar and NOT drink!!! Woo-hoo!!! Also managed to inject a little romance tonight with a young lady at the bar (yes, I have a phone number).


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geoff, that sounds like putting yourself smack in temptation's way, going to a bar!  And that young lady - she's gonna make you comfortable in that kinda environment.





Lizbetbathory -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/21/2009 4:46:18 AM)

try going 2 or more days straight w/o sleep... stupid stupid chemical in balance....  ive tried everything from heavy sleep meds to hypnosis and doing routines:( meh it sucks as it is ive been awake since friday at 3 am it is saturday at 7 am now



youngsubgeoff -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/21/2009 5:24:17 AM)

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ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

quote:

ORIGINAL: youngsubgeoff

1 AM in cleveland. Ive been out with friends, even managed to go to a bar and NOT drink!!! Woo-hoo!!! Also managed to inject a little romance tonight with a young lady at the bar (yes, I have a phone number).


[sm=soapbox.gif]

geoff, that sounds like putting yourself smack in temptation's way, going to a bar!  And that young lady - she's gonna make you comfortable in that kinda environment.





Hold up here man. Im a musician by trade. I HAVE to be ok preforming in bars. What am I going to do, quit making music? Also, you cant exactly tell me theres other places I can play. So yes, Im tempting myself. I have to know I can fight the urge when its right in my face.




DarkSteven -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/21/2009 5:42:44 AM)

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ORIGINAL: youngsubgeoff
Im a musician by trade. I HAVE to be ok preforming in bars.



Oopsie.  Sorry!



LinnaeaBorealis -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/21/2009 5:43:48 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Lizbetbathory

try going 2 or more days straight w/o sleep... stupid stupid chemical in balance....  ive tried everything from heavy sleep meds to hypnosis and doing routines:( meh it sucks as it is ive been awake since friday at 3 am it is saturday at 7 am now


Been there, done that.  A LOT!!!  I discovered that if I went 2 days without sleep, I would generally sleep the 3rd.  I also discovered that going shopping on no sleep was a very very bad idea.  I would find all sorts of things that I NEEDED.  Then after getting some sleep, I would find these things & wonder why the hell I thought I really needed those things.  [8|]



Aylee -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/21/2009 5:44:43 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Lizbetbathory

try going 2 or more days straight w/o sleep... stupid stupid chemical in balance....  ive tried everything from heavy sleep meds to hypnosis and doing routines:( meh it sucks as it is ive been awake since friday at 3 am it is saturday at 7 am now


Been there, done that.  Go have a sleep study done and see a sleep doctor. 



youngsubgeoff -> RE: The insomniacs club (11/21/2009 6:07:40 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

quote:

ORIGINAL: youngsubgeoff
Im a musician by trade. I HAVE to be ok preforming in bars.



Oopsie.  Sorry!

Nah its cool. Now if you'll all excuse me. its about 2 hours and 58 min till kickoff



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