What You Do To Sleep Better

Scott · 03-23-2007, 11:53 AM

Ok, I went back 3 pages in the forum and didn't find a thread with this subject. Its kind of surprising considering the significance that this Unconcious Third of Our Lives makes on the other 2/3rds!

I try to stay away from drugs to sleep. I've found that taking a long hot shower followed by reading works best.

What do the rest of you do?

RandomSkater · 03-23-2007, 02:40 PM

Because of my bad back I generally sleep on the bare floor. If not the floor, I throw down a couple winter (thick) sleeping bags and sleep on those.

As for helping me sleep, I'm a really "bad" night person and can stay up until 3 A.M. easy, but I'm really out of it all day if I try to wake up earlier.
Pretty much I have to make sure I wake up early enough that I'm too tired to stay awake by the time I go to bed and then make sure I'm at least lying down by the time I want to go to sleep.

Adonaicole · 03-23-2007, 06:32 PM

I like to have one or two beers or drink some mugwort tea. Then I'll read for about a half an hour.

TKDLady · 03-23-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Adonaicole

I like to have one or two beers or drink some mugwort tea. Then I'll read for about a half an hour.

Never heard of mugwort tea.

I have a horrible time sleeping. Alcohol doesn't help even. Too many memories.

Luba · 03-24-2007, 01:05 PM

I sleep very soundly if I put my mind into complete rest just before sleep, like meditating, reading a chapter or two of from a good book, or just go through my day with deep gratitude thoughts...the latter one gets me a great night's sleep!

Unfortunately, if someone I deeply love or hold deep affection for passes away, especially suddenly, I go into shock for days until I can wrap my mind around it...

Scott · 03-24-2007, 04:31 PM

Oh I forgot something:

Use Nasal Spray.

Nothing like being able to Breath to help you Sleep.

Duke · 03-24-2007, 07:13 PM

If I really need sleep then I'll sleep during the day as it's the only time I can really konk out.

Luba · 03-24-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke

If I really need sleep then I'll sleep during the day as it's the only time I can really konk out.

or.....when your Mother is visiting and talking incessantly....or asking the same question over and over because she NEVER listens to the response....

TKDLady · 03-24-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke

If I really need sleep then I'll sleep during the day as it's the only time I can really konk out.

Would that be while you are at work?

Meanon · 03-24-2007, 09:24 PM

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What do the rest of you do?

I don't do it on purpose but.... go to bed too late

I'm usually too tired to stay awake. I do occasionally find that thoughts are keeping me awake. I try and keep my mind blank which usually works, but it's a bit of an effort so sometimes I go through a relaxation exercise l that I was taught that starts at your feet and works up. I'm usually asleep by the time I get to my knees.

Scott · 03-24-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Meanon

I'm usually asleep by the time I get to my knees

***snicker***

You fall asleep at the worst moment.

(sorry, just had to be said)

twinkle · 03-25-2007, 01:12 PM

I don't like to sleep, so that doesn't make me want to try anything to go to sleep. And of course, I absolutely hate to be tired.

My problem is that I can't relax, I'm restless, as a type of person. So... my best medicine so far is sleeping with my bf (not sex necessarily). I really am horrible at sleeping alone.

When I was in France I was taking Spasmine which was against stress and was a light relaxing pill - you could take it during the day too, up to 6 pills a day, so it really was light. I wasn't on it dayily but they were soooo handy.

If I feel like I'm about to die sleeping, I have a warm cup of milk with honey and try my complete yoga relaxation technique. Verrrry rarely, I admit. Like I said, I hate sleeping.

Scott · 03-25-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by twinkle

I don't like to sleep, so that doesn't make me want to try anything to go to sleep. And of course, I absolutely hate to be tired.

My problem is that I can't relax, I'm restless, as a type of person. So... my best medicine so far is sleeping with my bf (not sex necessarily). I really am horrible at sleeping alone.

Interesting: I've never heard of anyone above the age of 13 that really hatd sleeping!

Perhaps you should get a substitute for your BF. A nice Cat, or a Hawt Water Bottle?

twinkle · 03-25-2007, 02:32 PM

I am seriously considering the pet thing... but I am going out alone a lot too, loool.