| Subject: Re: INSOMNIA (i'm with you!!) |
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Date Posted: 22:30:37 10/06/04 Wed
In reply to:
Deb
's message, "Re: INSOMNIA" on 20:09:32 10/06/04 Wed
>>I've been really stressed out lately, and I can't
>>sleep at all...trouble falling asleep, trouble staying
>>asleep, etc...
>>
>>And the worst part is, when I'm awake at all hours of
>>the night, I'm constantly worrying, and thinking "OK,
>>if I fall asleep now I'll get 3 hours of sleep..." and
>>stressing out because of all the studying/work I'll
>>have trouble doing the next day because I'm so f*cking
>>tired! (Sorry to be so vulgar...am very frustrated)
>>
>>I've tried tylenol PM, then I'm just groggy and still
>>awake.
>>
>>Does anybody have any hints/tricks/tips/suggestions on
>>how to SLEEP!!??? ANY advice would be appreciated,
>>i'm a zombie here!!
>>
>>amy
>
>Try Valeriann root or catnip (ask your pharmacist).
>They're natural herbal sleep remedies. Also
>chammomile tea works well. Try to make yourself go to
>bed at the same time every night, regardless if you're
>feeling tired or not. Avoid exercise within 3 hours
>of going to bed, alcohol and nicotine. Keep your
>bedroom a place for sleep (and for those over 21 adult
>activities only) ;-) Don't have a tv, stereo or
>anything else in your bedroom and try to keep to a
>routine that winds you down before attempting to go to
>bed.
>
>I have had the same problem for what seems centuries!
>When my husband goes on business trips (like now) I
>try to keep to the same routine we set for ourselves
>when he's home. Otherwise I'm back to the schedule I
>had when I was single...insomnia and up all hours
>surfing, watching tv and plain old worrying about the
>end of the world. You're not alone. But try some of
>these suggestions...they do help!
>
>Good luck, sweetie! And good night & sweet dreams.
>:o)
>
>Deb
and if none of those suggestions work, you can always come on the forum and talk to me!! LOL, i'll be here from 1-5 AM ;)
but in all seriousness, good luck to you
~jane~
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