I have a bad case of insomnia. Especially when i need to wake up early the next day. Warm milk doesnt work. Herbal teas dont work either. What do you guys do? Im getting tired of tossing and turning for hours every night (but not tired enough to sleep apparently!)
I head cardamon tea makes you sleepy. Any other sufferers out there?
I have a bad case of insomnia. Especially when i need to wake up early the next day. Warm milk doesnt work. Herbal teas dont work either. What do you guys do? Im getting tired of tossing and turning for hours every night (but not tired enough to sleep apparently!)
I head cardamon tea makes you sleepy. Any other sufferers out there?
well the best and easiest is to orgasm yourself to sleep but if that's not appropriate you may try L-tryptophan or L-glutamine (or both) prior to bedding. None of these natural or bio-bullshit herbal-grandma things do anything but empty your wallet and fill your bladder with water. You are certainly not "not tired" but you are likely anxious. And anxiety may camouflage a more serious condition called depression.
feel free to PM-me if you like to discuss it further. I have had enough cases around me to be abke to talk very seriously about it
well the best and easiest is to orgasm yourself to sleep but if that's not appropriate you may try L-tryptophan or L-glutamine (or both) prior to bedding. None of these natural or bio-bullshit herbal-grandma things do anything but empty your wallet and fill your bladder with water. You are certainly not "not tired" but you are likely anxious. And anxiety may camouflage a more serious condition called depression.
feel free to PM-me if you like to discuss it further. I have had enough cases around me to be abke to talk very seriously about it
Hey :)
Thanks for the info. Your diagnosis is definitely wrong for my case but maybe it will help others. My main problem is that by work hours are so messed up that my body doesnt know what time of the day is anymore.
As for your first suggestion. That works but unfortunately not always ;)
Hey :)
Thanks for the info. Your diagnosis is definitely wrong for my case but maybe it will help others. My main problem is that by work hours are so messed up that my body doesnt know what time of the day is anymore.
As for your first suggestion. That works but unfortunately not always ;)
I have a bad case of insomnia. Especially when i need to wake up early the next day. Warm milk doesnt work. Herbal teas dont work either. What do you guys do? Im getting tired of tossing and turning for hours every night (but not tired enough to sleep apparently!)
I head cardamon tea makes you sleepy. Any other sufferers out there?
LOL Maria! Have you tried your own reply (the first one) to that other thread on the same topic 
LOL Maria! Have you tried your own reply (the first one) to that other thread on the same topic
Do you know why you can't sleep? That would be a good start...
i come on here :(
Via ferrata. That's an awesome cure that will get you to sleep. You'll be so afraid and terrified that your level of exhaustion will guarantee sleep within minutes of getting home, in time for sleep before that 5am shift. :-)
Via ferrata. That's an awesome cure that will get you to sleep. You'll be so afraid and terrified that your level of exhaustion will guarantee sleep within minutes of getting home, in time for sleep before that 5am shift. :-)
Maria, I suggest you watch Brad Anderson's "The Machinist" (2004). While it is not the kind of film that is going to put you to sleep, it will most likely make you seriously ponder the causes and consequences of chronic insomnia. It is a great drama (with an outstanding performance by a barely recognizable Christian Bale) and certainly more enjoyable than Chris Nolan's 2002 (questionable) remake of "Insomnia". The latter may induce sleep, however, so don't rule it out!
As far as home remedies are concerned, lavender essential oil can work wonders (I use a lavender-vanilla blend that is simply irresistible on any restless night). Stress-related conditions, including occasional sleeplessness and insomnia, can respond very well to aromatherapy. You just need to make sure that you use pure essential oils, not merely scented oils... Aromatherapy is not junk science or a silly grandma recipe; it just works!
You can prepare an inhalation and enjoy it for 10 minutes prior to going to bed. You may also use a few drops of a given oil or blend several oils in a hot bath and relax, then go to bed with a peaceful mind – for me, that does not work because I am wide awake again by the time I have dried off, cleaned the tub (the oily residue can be dangerous for the next user), and made it back to the bedroom...
I prefer using essential oils for skin application (e.g., massage, chest rub). The oil or oil blend must be diluted in a vegetable carrier oil (though lavender, tea tree, and ravensara essential oils may be applied directly to the skin, in small doses only). For a good base oil, I recommend sweet almond oil, preferably pressed from raw almond kernels with a natural expeller, which is very rich in vitamins and fatty acids (amongst others) and just wonderful for your skin. Another great option – especially for sensitive, inflamed, and more mature skins – is apricot kernel oil. It is full of oleic and linoleic acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins A & E... Use 7 to 10 drops of essential oil for 25mL (app. 5 teaspoons) of carrier oil and massage onto your temples, forehead, neck, shoulders, and chest.
Pure essential oils that can help you de-stress and sleep better include:
On your sheets and inside your pillowcases (NB: spray onto dryer sheets or a handkerchief first), you can try the following:
)Maria, I suggest you watch Brad Anderson's "The Machinist" (2004). While it is not the kind of film that is going to put you to sleep, it will most likely make you seriously ponder the causes and consequences of chronic insomnia. It is a great drama (with an outstanding performance by a barely recognizable Christian Bale) and certainly more enjoyable than Chris Nolan's 2002 (questionable) remake of "Insomnia". The latter may induce sleep, however, so don't rule it out!
As far as home remedies are concerned, lavender essential oil can work wonders (I use a lavender-vanilla blend that is simply irresistible on any restless night). Stress-related conditions, including occasional sleeplessness and insomnia, can respond very well to aromatherapy. You just need to make sure that you use pure essential oils, not merely scented oils... Aromatherapy is not junk science or a silly grandma recipe; it just works!
You can prepare an inhalation and enjoy it for 10 minutes prior to going to bed. You may also use a few drops of a given oil or blend several oils in a hot bath and relax, then go to bed with a peaceful mind – for me, that does not work because I am wide awake again by the time I have dried off, cleaned the tub (the oily residue can be dangerous for the next user), and made it back to the bedroom...
I prefer using essential oils for skin application (e.g., massage, chest rub). The oil or oil blend must be diluted in a vegetable carrier oil (though lavender, tea tree, and ravensara essential oils may be applied directly to the skin, in small doses only). For a good base oil, I recommend sweet almond oil, preferably pressed from raw almond kernels with a natural expeller, which is very rich in vitamins and fatty acids (amongst others) and just wonderful for your skin. Another great option – especially for sensitive, inflamed, and more mature skins – is apricot kernel oil. It is full of oleic and linoleic acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins A & E... Use 7 to 10 drops of essential oil for 25mL (app. 5 teaspoons) of carrier oil and massage onto your temples, forehead, neck, shoulders, and chest.
Pure essential oils that can help you de-stress and sleep better include:
On your sheets and inside your pillowcases (NB: spray onto dryer sheets or a handkerchief first), you can try the following:
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Via ferrata. That's an awesome cure that will get you to sleep. You'll be so afraid and terrified that your level of exhaustion will guarantee sleep within minutes of getting home, in time for sleep before that 5am shift. :-)
Exactly! Sometimes all you need is a new kind of exercise or a simple schedule shift. Go outdoors more if you are used to an indoor gym. Walk up and down the Salève instead of run-walking by the lake. Start jogging or running in the morning instead of going during your lunch break or after work. Give Bikram yoga or Pilates a try when you need something different. Go train with a friend rather than your usual self... The possibilities are endless! In any case, my advice to alter your daily routine, including your sleeplessness, is always this:
Exactly! Sometimes all you need is a new kind of exercise or a simple schedule shift. Go outdoors more if you are used to an indoor gym. Walk up and down the Salève instead of run-walking by the lake. Start jogging or running in the morning instead of going during your lunch break or after work. Give Bikram yoga or Pilates a try when you need something different. Go train with a friend rather than your usual self... The possibilities are endless! In any case, my advice to alter your daily routine, including your sleeplessness, is always this:
@Cecile: Nice post thanks for taking the time to write it. The reason i cant sleep is because my work hours is so messed up but this wont change. I know there is no medical cause for it and im not anxious or anything. I just cant sleep and it pisses me off! As for exersise, good idea but at 4am in the winter? Dont think so. Plus i hate exersise so i just wont do it. I didnt know about jasmine tea. I will try it next time thanks :) And i know about the dont watch tv/internet rule. I wasnt in bed when i started the topic. In fact i absolutely refuse to allow a TV in the bedroom even if some people say it helps you sleep. If all fails i will wake up OH and make him give me an essential oil massage :) Marriage duties you know :P
@Richard. Im not going up there again! Once was more than enough thank you!
@Cecile: Nice post thanks for taking the time to write it. The reason i cant sleep is because my work hours is so messed up but this wont change. I know there is no medical cause for it and im not anxious or anything. I just cant sleep and it pisses me off! As for exersise, good idea but at 4am in the winter? Dont think so. Plus i hate exersise so i just wont do it. I didnt know about jasmine tea. I will try it next time thanks :) And i know about the dont watch tv/internet rule. I wasnt in bed when i started the topic. In fact i absolutely refuse to allow a TV in the bedroom even if some people say it helps you sleep. If all fails i will wake up OH and make him give me an essential oil massage :) Marriage duties you know :P
@Richard. Im not going up there again! Once was more than enough thank you!
Ha! The suggestion re: regular or more intense exercise is for daytime hours! It really does help you fall asleep at night, however screwed up your hours may be. I do not always enjoy it, but it works very well...
My sleep pattern got totally messed up a few years ago because of my work hours and the trips I kept taking around the world, so I empathize. Jet-lag and heavy responsibilities don't go well with long, restful nights. I was sleepless for months! Just tell yourself that you must never forget what truly matters at the end of the day, and that is YOU. If you are not sleeping and getting that much needed rest & peace of mind, you will not be healthy enough to perform well at work or anywhere else in life. It's as simple as that...
Work can take a heavy toll on you, so make sure you do not let it ruin your health. You have noticed the negative impact on your sleep and that is great. Now you have to correct the problem. If you say the work load or hours will not change, then adjust to them creatively, in a healthier fashion. Step back, disconnect if you can, and you will gain a different perspective. Start off with some aromatherapy and quality time with your husband in the evening. If his loving hands, a few candles, and some good essential oils don't do the trick, we can talk again! :)
Ha! The suggestion re: regular or more intense exercise is for daytime hours! It really does help you fall asleep at night, however screwed up your hours may be. I do not always enjoy it, but it works very well...
My sleep pattern got totally messed up a few years ago because of my work hours and the trips I kept taking around the world, so I empathize. Jet-lag and heavy responsibilities don't go well with long, restful nights. I was sleepless for months! Just tell yourself that you must never forget what truly matters at the end of the day, and that is YOU. If you are not sleeping and getting that much needed rest & peace of mind, you will not be healthy enough to perform well at work or anywhere else in life. It's as simple as that...
Work can take a heavy toll on you, so make sure you do not let it ruin your health. You have noticed the negative impact on your sleep and that is great. Now you have to correct the problem. If you say the work load or hours will not change, then adjust to them creatively, in a healthier fashion. Step back, disconnect if you can, and you will gain a different perspective. Start off with some aromatherapy and quality time with your husband in the evening. If his loving hands, a few candles, and some good essential oils don't do the trick, we can talk again! :)
He he :) I love my job and im not changing it for the world. I guess im going shopping for massage supplies ;)
He he :) I love my job and im not changing it for the world. I guess im going shopping for massage supplies ;)
I agree that it is connected with anxiety or excitement. There is something you cannot stop thinking about. It could be as simple as worrying you will not wake up in time (solution - 2 alarm clocks)
I read or do a crossword - does not matter what but it make you feel yo are doing something vaguely useful and that in itself is relaxing. You should not read something work related or which you have to read
I agree that it is connected with anxiety or excitement. There is something you cannot stop thinking about. It could be as simple as worrying you will not wake up in time (solution - 2 alarm clocks)
I read or do a crossword - does not matter what but it make you feel yo are doing something vaguely useful and that in itself is relaxing. You should not read something work related or which you have to read
One word. "sex".
Enuff said.
One word. "sex".
Enuff said.
That works much better for guys, Charlie! Your prefrontal cortex slows down after an orgasm, then serotonin and oxytocin combine to produce a "one-two punch" effect that knocks you out within a few minutes. Women, on the other hand, are usually wide awake after sex, even though we feel like we're floating in the air (assuming everything went well before you passed out)...
That works much better for guys, Charlie! Your prefrontal cortex slows down after an orgasm, then serotonin and oxytocin combine to produce a "one-two punch" effect that knocks you out within a few minutes. Women, on the other hand, are usually wide awake after sex, even though we feel like we're floating in the air (assuming everything went well before you passed out)...
Squarts & push-ups till your heart pounds like hell(if suggestion #1 does not work 
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Squarts & push-ups till your heart pounds like hell(if suggestion #1 does not work )
This:
Squarts & push-ups till your heart pounds like hell(if suggestion #1 does not work )
whats a squart?
(Does it require having a spicey curry first?)
That works much better for guys, Charlie! Your prefrontal cortex slows down after an orgasm, then serotonin and oxytocin combine to produce a "one-two punch" effect that knocks you out within a few minutes. Women, on the other hand, are usually wide awake after sex, even though we feel like we're floating in the air (assuming everything went well before you passed out)...
too long didnt read....
whats a squart?
(Does it require having a spicey curry first?)
Oopss... The squat is a very artistic squat
In the "do not try this at home" series -- A doctor ignites dried moxa (mugwort herb) during a traditional Chinese acupuncture treatment to cure headache and insomnia at a hospital in Suining, China
In the "do not try this at home" series -- A doctor ignites dried moxa (mugwort herb) during a traditional Chinese acupuncture treatment to cure headache and insomnia at a hospital in Suining, China
Excessive use of LED backlit devices can lead to insomnia. Avoid using smartphones, tablets or computers at least an hour before going to bed.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249402.php
http://mashable.com/2012/08/30/sleeping-tablets-smartphones/
Excessive use of LED backlit devices can lead to insomnia. Avoid using smartphones, tablets or computers at least an hour before going to bed.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249402.php
http://mashable.com/2012/08/30/sleeping-tablets-smartphones/
How do you sleep with that holy glow around you...must be infuriating
How do you sleep with that holy glow around you...must be infuriating
I count...ahem...cows. 
Warm bath with lavender essential oils to wind down then a good book with poor lighting so your eyes get tired fast...
Put some rich cream on your face for a relaxing moment, drink lemongrass tea with a little sugar, cuddle up to a pet, watch a boring tv program, chat with other insomniacs, have a stiff drink, go for a walk in the cold - the warmth numbs you then...
If all else fails, buy BENOCTEN - a sleep inducing pill you can get in any pharmacy that you don't need a perscription for.
Best of luck!!! Sophie aka Wisdom
Warm bath with lavender essential oils to wind down then a good book with poor lighting so your eyes get tired fast...
Put some rich cream on your face for a relaxing moment, drink lemongrass tea with a little sugar, cuddle up to a pet, watch a boring tv program, chat with other insomniacs, have a stiff drink, go for a walk in the cold - the warmth numbs you then...
If all else fails, buy BENOCTEN - a sleep inducing pill you can get in any pharmacy that you don't need a perscription for.
Best of luck!!! Sophie aka Wisdom
OH my neighbour is like that!! The CREEP only likes to do it between midnight and six a.m., it seems to last HOURS, window wide open! Once I screamed shut up but it happened again.
Also he has different women each time that seem to compete for the best howler in town - the voice changes, neither the rhythm or the level of screaming. THIS GUY IS EITHER ON A MAJOR EGO TRIP or he pays his partners well - I'm really not interested to know...
So the other day I took justice in my own hands and RANG HIS BELL WHILE THEY WERE AT IT... I THINK I SPOILED THE MOMENTUM, hehehe... Seems they got the message!
AND BEFORE ANYONE DARES TO COMMENT: NO I AM NOT JEALOUS in any way, my husband and I are simply respectful and discreet. AS THE FRENCH SAYING GOES - IT'S THOSE THAT TALK THE MOST THAT DO IT THE LEAST and if this guy wants us to know he's getting some ONCE a week, well I answer: POOR YOU!!!
OH my neighbour is like that!! The CREEP only likes to do it between midnight and six a.m., it seems to last HOURS, window wide open! Once I screamed shut up but it happened again.
Also he has different women each time that seem to compete for the best howler in town - the voice changes, neither the rhythm or the level of screaming. THIS GUY IS EITHER ON A MAJOR EGO TRIP or he pays his partners well - I'm really not interested to know...
So the other day I took justice in my own hands and RANG HIS BELL WHILE THEY WERE AT IT... I THINK I SPOILED THE MOMENTUM, hehehe... Seems they got the message!
AND BEFORE ANYONE DARES TO COMMENT: NO I AM NOT JEALOUS in any way, my husband and I are simply respectful and discreet. AS THE FRENCH SAYING GOES - IT'S THOSE THAT TALK THE MOST THAT DO IT THE LEAST and if this guy wants us to know he's getting some ONCE a week, well I answer: POOR YOU!!!
Excessive use of LED backlit devices can lead to insomnia. Avoid using smartphones, tablets or computers at least an hour before going to bed.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249402.php
http://mashable.com/2012/08/30/sleeping-tablets-smartphones/
I doubt it. ;-) People have been falling asleep in front of televisions for decades now. Others have fallen asleep on beaches during the day.
I doubt it. ;-) People have been falling asleep in front of televisions for decades now. Others have fallen asleep on beaches during the day.
I doubt it. ;-) People have been falling asleep in front of televisions for decades now. Others have fallen asleep on beaches during the day.
Falling asleep in front of the TV is a national past time in some countries...
The trick is to have a iron grasp hold on the remote control whilst one sleeps....
Falling asleep in front of the TV is a national past time in some countries...
The trick is to have a iron grasp hold on the remote control whilst one sleeps....
Falling asleep in front of the TV is a national past time in some countries...
The trick is to have a iron grasp hold on the remote control whilst one sleeps....
They invented adverts to wake up viewers... they found that was the only way to keep people attentive...
They invented adverts to wake up viewers... they found that was the only way to keep people attentive...
They invented adverts to wake up viewers... they found that was the only way to keep people attentive...
Absolutely. I've often stay up late to watch adverts. But they spoil it by playing movies in between.
Absolutely. I've often stay up late to watch adverts. But they spoil it by playing movies in between.
The reason is, you often think too hard to get sleep and that becomes a barrier. The brain has to be calm to get sleep. When you don't het sleep and if you have to get up early, you get worried, you keep thinking that you are losing your sleeping time.
One possible remedy is stop worrying that you are not able to sleep. Feel relaxed that you are awake. Try it. It might help to feel relaxed and then sleep eventually.
The reason is, you often think too hard to get sleep and that becomes a barrier. The brain has to be calm to get sleep. When you don't het sleep and if you have to get up early, you get worried, you keep thinking that you are losing your sleeping time.
One possible remedy is stop worrying that you are not able to sleep. Feel relaxed that you are awake. Try it. It might help to feel relaxed and then sleep eventually.
Absolutely. I've often stay up late to watch adverts. But they spoil it by playing movies in between.
LOOOL !!!!
i ll take shower :)
Like Cecile and Wisdom, I recommend lavender.
We used lavender oil (by Johnson’s & Johnson’s I think…) when our baby couldnt sleep and it proved surprisingly effective.
Like Cecile and Wisdom, I recommend lavender.
We used lavender oil (by Johnson’s & Johnson’s I think…) when our baby couldnt sleep and it proved surprisingly effective.
Depends. If I am tired but something is on my mind I take a piece of paper or open a mindmapping program to get whatever I'm thinking about out of my head. I make sure everything I cover every angle of the subject, and then I normally sleep fine.
If I am not tired, then I normally just get up and do something (read, watch a video) for an hour. If there's a reason for me to get up early the next morning, then I may start doing things for the next morning so I save some time later. And I may take a beer/wine/whisky to get sleepy.
Depends. If I am tired but something is on my mind I take a piece of paper or open a mindmapping program to get whatever I'm thinking about out of my head. I make sure everything I cover every angle of the subject, and then I normally sleep fine.
If I am not tired, then I normally just get up and do something (read, watch a video) for an hour. If there's a reason for me to get up early the next morning, then I may start doing things for the next morning so I save some time later. And I may take a beer/wine/whisky to get sleepy.
