What You Do To Sleep Better

Scott · 03-23-2007, 10:53 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, 01:40 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, 05:32 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, 07:58 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, 12:05 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, 03:31 PM

Oh I forgot something:

Use Nasal Spray.

Nothing like being able to Breath to help you Sleep.

Duke · 03-24-2007, 06:13 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, 06:19 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, 06:50 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, 08:24 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, 09:30 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, 12:12 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, 12:38 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, 01:32 PM

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

Meanon · 03-25-2007, 02:27 PM

Quote:

You fall asleep at the worst moment.

I must start going to bed earlier

TKDLady · 03-25-2007, 02:46 PM

Is there a way to turn your brain off? I need that before I can sleep.

Luba · 03-25-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tkdlady

Is there a way to turn your brain off? I need that before I can sleep.

I find that just being grateful for the day and thinking of everything that was good during the day; someone's smile, somenone's joke, someone making someone else feel better and I witnessed it; prayers, my cat purring by my face, and most of all, my family and friends! I have the best sleep ever then!

Turning thoughts away from fears, worries, frustrations, negativity is the key, IMHO to thoughts of Gratitude and Thankfulness for just being alive...

TKDLady · 03-25-2007, 04:49 PM

You are right Luba. I will try harder.

Meanon · 03-25-2007, 05:52 PM

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Is there a way to turn your brain off? I need that before I can sleep

I have a CD set that has done the trick for quite a few people. I first played it in the car a few months ago and became so relaxed I had to switch it off as it was becoming dangerous to drive!

Let me know if you want a link

TKDLady · 03-25-2007, 05:56 PM

Please send me the link! Thanks.

Meanon · 03-25-2007, 06:10 PM

http://www.mbct.co.uk/cds.htm
Don't be put off by the fact that it's designed to help prevent relapse from depression, it's the kind of skill that many people find useful at some time. Some of the CDs are more active than others (no.2, I think) but others are fine to listen to lying down. It says you can order from outside UK but they only take cheques so I don't know how that would work. If you don't get anywhere after emailing them then let me know and I may be able to post you a set.

TKDLady · 03-25-2007, 06:59 PM

I will check it out and let you know. Thanks.

Luba · 08-05-2007, 08:08 AM

I brought this thread back up to recall the days when I slept better...(sigh)

TKDLady · 08-05-2007, 08:18 AM

I was just enjoying reading all the advice everyone had.

03-23-2007, 10:53 AM	#1
Scott Banned (Perm) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,215 Chats: 0	What You Do To Sleep Better 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?

03-24-2007, 06:13 PM	#7
Duke Founder Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Under your bed. My Communication Style: Honest, Supportive Posts: 25,559 Chats: 271	Re: If I really need sleep then I'll sleep during the day as it's the only time I can really konk out. __________________ My Daughter Rules! "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes."

03-25-2007, 02:46 PM	#16
TKDLady Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: At Home My Communication Style: Supportive, Honest Posts: 9,424 Chats: 130	Is there a way to turn your brain off? I need that before I can sleep. __________________ "Love isn't finding someone you can live with, it is finding someone you can't live without"

03-25-2007, 04:49 PM	#18
TKDLady Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: At Home My Communication Style: Supportive, Honest Posts: 9,424 Chats: 130	You are right Luba. I will try harder. __________________ "Love isn't finding someone you can live with, it is finding someone you can't live without"

03-25-2007, 05:56 PM	#20
TKDLady Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: At Home My Communication Style: Supportive, Honest Posts: 9,424 Chats: 130	Please send me the link! Thanks. __________________ "Love isn't finding someone you can live with, it is finding someone you can't live without"

03-23-2007, 01:40 PM	#2
RandomSkater Dedicated Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 688 Chats: 0	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.

03-23-2007, 05:32 PM	#3
Adonaicole Dedicated Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 587 Chats: 0	I like to have one or two beers or drink some mugwort tea. Then I'll read for about a half an hour.

03-24-2007, 12:05 PM	#5
Luba Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow! My Communication Style: Optimistic, Experience Posts: 19,013 Chats: 259	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...

03-24-2007, 03:31 PM	#6
Scott Banned (Perm) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,215 Chats: 0	Oh I forgot something: Use Nasal Spray. Nothing like being able to Breath to help you Sleep.

03-25-2007, 12:12 PM	#12
twinkle Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,254 Chats: 0	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.

03-25-2007, 01:32 PM	#14
twinkle Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,254 Chats: 0	I am seriously considering the pet thing... but I am going out alone a lot too, loool.

03-25-2007, 06:10 PM	#21
Meanon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,908 Chats: 3	http://www.mbct.co.uk/cds.htm Don't be put off by the fact that it's designed to help prevent relapse from depression, it's the kind of skill that many people find useful at some time. Some of the CDs are more active than others (no.2, I think) but others are fine to listen to lying down. It says you can order from outside UK but they only take cheques so I don't know how that would work. If you don't get anywhere after emailing them then let me know and I may be able to post you a set.

03-25-2007, 06:59 PM	#22
TKDLady Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: At Home My Communication Style: Supportive, Honest Posts: 9,424 Chats: 130	I will check it out and let you know. Thanks. __________________ "Love isn't finding someone you can live with, it is finding someone you can't live without"

08-05-2007, 08:08 AM	#23
Luba Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow! My Communication Style: Optimistic, Experience Posts: 19,013 Chats: 259	Re: What You Do To Sleep Better I brought this thread back up to recall the days when I slept better...(sigh)

08-05-2007, 08:18 AM	#24
TKDLady Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: At Home My Communication Style: Supportive, Honest Posts: 9,424 Chats: 130	Re: What You Do To Sleep Better I was just enjoying reading all the advice everyone had. __________________ "Love isn't finding someone you can live with, it is finding someone you can't live without"

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