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ORIGINAL: kalikshama

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Are you getting enough exercise during the day? (Don't exercise too close to bedtime.)

I didn't see an answer on this...

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ORIGINAL: Duskypearls

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ORIGINAL: shylilbear

Just a couple of other things real quick then I'm going to raid my stash of tea and take a hot bath.

Frequently I will have night sweats no matter how cool I keep the room. I lived with someone for awhile that kept the window open even in the middle of winter and I would still wake up sweating like a scared horse. My dr doesn't have an answer for me though and it's really annoying. Any ideas on how to deal with that will also be welcome.

I do have a milder form of bi-polar that I'm on meds for, but that doesn't affect my sleep very often. The difference there is that if I'm on an upswing, I don't feel tired at all and I have a lot of energy. Most of the time my problem is being drop dead tired, no energy whatsoever, but not being able to sleep.

One other thing that I know makes me resist going to sleep is that I have the weirdest, craziest dreams, most of the time being so intense and vivid that it feels incredibly real. It gets to the point of being so intense that I don't want to sleep to avoid the dreams. Much too in-depth to go into here, but I'm more than willing to anyone about it that wants to. Just message me on the other side. I have some theories about why I have some of the dreams that I do, and really would like to talk to someone that has experience with the psychological and/or spiritual aspects of dreams.

Try mixing up a small sleep bag made of equal parts of mugwort, lavender and rose petals, and put it under your pillow. I have found it extremely helpful in the disturbing dream department. Might be worth a shot.

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ORIGINAL: shylilbear

Certainly couldn't hurt. Where can I get mugwort? I haven't heard of that one before. What is it about those things that helps?

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ORIGINAL: Duskypearls

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ORIGINAL: shylilbear

Just a couple of other things real quick then I'm going to raid my stash of tea and take a hot bath.

Frequently I will have night sweats no matter how cool I keep the room. I lived with someone for awhile that kept the window open even in the middle of winter and I would still wake up sweating like a scared horse. My dr doesn't have an answer for me though and it's really annoying. Any ideas on how to deal with that will also be welcome.

I do have a milder form of bi-polar that I'm on meds for, but that doesn't affect my sleep very often. The difference there is that if I'm on an upswing, I don't feel tired at all and I have a lot of energy. Most of the time my problem is being drop dead tired, no energy whatsoever, but not being able to sleep.

One other thing that I know makes me resist going to sleep is that I have the weirdest, craziest dreams, most of the time being so intense and vivid that it feels incredibly real. It gets to the point of being so intense that I don't want to sleep to avoid the dreams. Much too in-depth to go into here, but I'm more than willing to anyone about it that wants to. Just message me on the other side. I have some theories about why I have some of the dreams that I do, and really would like to talk to someone that has experience with the psychological and/or spiritual aspects of dreams.

Try mixing up a small sleep bag made of equal parts of mugwort, lavender and rose petals, and put it under your pillow. I have found it extremely helpful in the disturbing dream department. Might be worth a shot.

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ORIGINAL: SpiritedRadiance

Try being ordered to bed...

Every night when i had more issues with sleeping then i do now, i got a call every night at bed time with "Pet, I love you, Now close your eyes go to sleep and rest well or Ill be disappointed"

Worked like a charm...

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ORIGINAL: xxblushesxx

Benadryl has worked well for both HM and myself for years.
It's a little cheesy, but I kinda like listening to this guy.
I also used to read some really horrible, boring books. That sometimes works.

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ORIGINAL: xXLithiumXx

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ORIGINAL: shylilbear

Certainly couldn't hurt. Where can I get mugwort? I haven't heard of that one before. What is it about those things that helps?

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ORIGINAL: Duskypearls

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ORIGINAL: shylilbear

Just a couple of other things real quick then I'm going to raid my stash of tea and take a hot bath.

Frequently I will have night sweats no matter how cool I keep the room. I lived with someone for awhile that kept the window open even in the middle of winter and I would still wake up sweating like a scared horse. My dr doesn't have an answer for me though and it's really annoying. Any ideas on how to deal with that will also be welcome.

I do have a milder form of bi-polar that I'm on meds for, but that doesn't affect my sleep very often. The difference there is that if I'm on an upswing, I don't feel tired at all and I have a lot of energy. Most of the time my problem is being drop dead tired, no energy whatsoever, but not being able to sleep.

One other thing that I know makes me resist going to sleep is that I have the weirdest, craziest dreams, most of the time being so intense and vivid that it feels incredibly real. It gets to the point of being so intense that I don't want to sleep to avoid the dreams. Much too in-depth to go into here, but I'm more than willing to anyone about it that wants to. Just message me on the other side. I have some theories about why I have some of the dreams that I do, and really would like to talk to someone that has experience with the psychological and/or spiritual aspects of dreams.

Try mixing up a small sleep bag made of equal parts of mugwort, lavender and rose petals, and put it under your pillow. I have found it extremely helpful in the disturbing dream department. Might be worth a shot.

Shy...just some random things...are you kind of skinny? Like no matter what you eat?

Um..Do you seem to have random mood swings, like serious agression?

Do you have body spasms? Things like that?

I ask because your night sweats thing reminds me of my room mate.

He has hyperthyroidsim. And some of the things you are mentioning make me think of that.

You may not be skinny right this second, but you may have suddenly lost weight? Or maybe gained weight?



It may be a long shot, but the insomnia, night sweats and bi-polar, if not looked at as a whole, may be a sign of this disorder.

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ORIGINAL: OsideGirl

I had insomnia for about two years. The kind where I fall asleep and then wake up at 3am and can't back to sleep. Two things changed that:

1) I started taking a liquid vitamin called Passion 4 Life.

2) I reduced the consumption of simple carbs. Pretty much, unless it's dairy, I don't eat white stuff.

Now the only reason I wake up is if I have to go to the bathroom.

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ORIGINAL: Duskypearls

Lilbear, the herbs can be harvested from the wild, or from herb shops.

Mugwort has some interesting properties; while for some it can enhance and amplify dreams, it is also beneficial in warding off negative energies, entities/spirits, wild beasts, weariness. You'll have to try it to see how it works, or doesn't work, for you.

Lavender is calming, sedating, relaxing.

Rose petals are relaxing, warming.

Check this url out for other herbal suggestions:

http://mountainroseblog.com/herbal-sleep-dream-pillows/

You may also want to consider working with someone who is skilled in recognizing and detaching from you any possible negative energies/spirits that may have hooked into you, as they can be very effective in disrupting one's day and night life.

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ORIGINAL: xxblushesxx

He has all kinds of ones that don't have thunder. Just look for them.

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ORIGINAL: Duskypearls

Just remember, Lilbear, the Mugwort may or many not amplify your dreams, which already sound as tho' they disturb you, but, they are renowned for helping you to better understand them, so it just might help to give you a handle on them.

From what you've shared, I've a sneaky suspicion you do a lot of out-of-body astral traveling when you sleep, and it's likely you've some boogity oggity entities attached to you that seriously need to be detached. Mugwort may be helpful in the protection department.

If fact, it wouldn't hurt to "smudge" yourself with burning Mugwort and/or White Sage daily, especially before hitting the sack.

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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

I didn't hear any thunder on the song I linked to. Did you get the one called "Weightless"?

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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

Mom sent me some stuff.

Among them, suggestions to help you sleep.

1.) Sandalwood's aroma eases worry and reduces insomnia. It contains santalol, a molecule in the essential oil with proven sedative powers. Apply 2 drops of essential oil to your wrist before bed. It will be absorbed into your bloodstream and travel to your nervous system, easing anxiety within minutes.

2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CySNhHVAokQ

3.) 8-12oz mug of hot cocoa each evening (it revs up the brains serotonin output for about 7 hrs).

4.) Shankhpushpi ( a flowering herb from Aisa) (available in healthfood stores, amazon.com, or herbspro.com)

5.) Rock yourself. Either in a rocking chair, or by sitting on the floor with bent knees. Wrap your arms tightly around your knees and gently rock back and forth.

6.) As you lie in bed, inhale through your nose while touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Then exhale through your mouth, letting your tongue drop back down. Repeat for 2-3 mins.


EDITED TO ADD A CAVEAT: I have not yet tried any of these (although I did listen with half an ear to the youtube clip). Apparently some British researchers have claimed it's the most relaxing tune, or something. I've put the clippings mom sent away, so can't remember right off hand what it said).

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ORIGINAL: shylilbear

Daddy just told me that he likes that idea, so I will definately be looking into that.

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ORIGINAL: lizi

I can personally vouch for Melatonin as Kalikshama recommended. I take it at night about an hour before I want to fall asleep and darned if I'm not fighting to keep my eyes open. It is a natural substance produced in our bodies that works within the sleep cycle. I honestly didn't ever think it would work for some reason, and I tried it, and I have to say it works like a charm. Try it.