Cannot Sleep-Remedies?

eclipse · #1 09-06-2005, 04:19 AM

Alas, I have been awake since 2:59 AM- Cannot sleep.
Nothing serious on my mind-just no sleeping for me. Not sure why, but I have been waking up at the witching hour for about a week- Part of me (the witch part), thinks it has to do with the moon phase (New moon, just going into its first quarter phase...lots of energy, and all that...blah blah.)

However, it is losing it's romantic feel, and I'm tired!!
Who has a good remedy for sleeplessness??

(and please- no counting sheep- chanting-warm milk-herbal tea-meditation-warm bath- whisky and/or tequila suggestions)

Tried em' all- no luck
Oh yeah---Just ignore my sig-I wish it for me too, but it's not happening

Mari · #3 09-06-2005, 04:29 AM

Just do something while you're awake anyway, like reading or some simple chores. Some physical exercise is quite good, actually.
As long as you're not watching tv or sitting at the computer, that's definitely not good.
You could also try melatonine pills, that's the stuff they use to get over jetlags.

Moony · #4 09-06-2005, 04:29 AM

Run around naked in your backyard while slapping yourself with a dead fish and singing "I feel pretty." Always works for me.

Mari · #5 09-06-2005, 04:46 AM

But what if she doesn't have a backyard? Or a dead fish at hand? (I have neither, but I don't have a sleeping problem)
Would a frozen steak, in your living room, do as well?

Moony · #6 09-06-2005, 04:48 AM

I suppose it will have to suffice. But to compensate for the lack of yard and fish, she must also do the cha-cha for 15 minutes straight.

eclipse · #7 09-06-2005, 05:40 AM

You are all so helpful

But I am being serious--

Would have to be a few more weeks before I took Lux's advise...
And Moony , although I do in fact have a back yard and probably some frozen fish in the freezer....somehow...I just don't think it's gonna work for me.
And Mari, tried the pills years ago did nothing.

And I forgot to rule out Valerian Root Pills or tea- Lavender on my pillow-
and thinking positive f*ck*ng thoughts...

Tried em'- Don't work
Keep the suggestions coming, I'll check back...
Now I have to go to school/work

DavidMn · #8 09-06-2005, 12:08 PM

I need a new bed. I've been having trouble opn mine for a couple weeks now. Good thing Original matress factory is having a sale soon!!

wondergirl9847 · #9 09-06-2005, 12:27 PM

If I cannot relax and go to sleep, I turn on a CD or my local soft jazz station. I am one of the most unrelaxed people in the world, but listening to music helps me every time.

Good luck!

DavidMn · #10 09-06-2005, 12:28 PM

I like to listen to my Sundays cd's or Enya when I'm real tired and ready to sleep.

SuzeQuze · #11 09-06-2005, 01:11 PM

A doctor once told me to try Benedryl if I cannot sleep. I don't have that severe of insomnia so I haven't taken it because it has all kinds of stuff in it that isn't for sleeping so it seemed like a strange suggestion. However, if I were desperate I would probably try it.

DrummerDeanna · #12 09-06-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

A doctor once told me to try Benedryl if I cannot sleep. I don't have that severe of insomnia so I haven't taken it because it has all kinds of stuff in it that isn't for sleeping so it seemed like a strange suggestion. However, if I were desperate I would probably try it.

Benadryl knocks me out like nothing else

If I'm having a really hard time sleeping I take that or Tylenol PM....but that's only if I really really can't sleep...

Which is rare...I've been blessed with no/very few sleeping issues.

golddustwoman77 · #13 09-06-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

A doctor once told me to try Benedryl if I cannot sleep. I don't have that severe of insomnia so I haven't taken it because it has all kinds of stuff in it that isn't for sleeping so it seemed like a strange suggestion. However, if I were desperate I would probably try it.

I was going to suggest the same thing.

I know that the doctor told my husband to try that when he was having a hard time sleeping. It is safe and non-habit forming. Benadryl is for allergies, and it is safe enough to take daily. I take allergy medication on a daily basis, and I have been for years---by doctor's orders. You need to make sure that you get the kind that doesn't have the any decongestant in it. Otherwise, it won't work. I always buy the capsules. They are pink and white. Here is more information on it. http://www.drugs.com/benadryl.html

GateandGarden · #14 09-06-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

If I cannot relax and go to sleep, I turn on a CD or my local soft jazz station. I am one of the most unrelaxed people in the world, but listening to music helps me every time.

Good luck!

That usually helps me, too. Something like Norah Jones or Christine is always good for that. And I have CDs with heart sounds on them too, for that purpose. And stethoscopes, too, but that's mostly a "Hillary thing."

ontheEdgeof17 · #15 09-06-2005, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GateandGarden

That usually helps me, too. Something like Norah Jones or Christine is always good for that

Yes. Christine always puts me to sleep.