Tips for Insomnia

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Carol Roach Aug 16, 2006, 5:32am EDT

good list

Anne G. Aug 16, 2006, 5:32am EDT

Joyce, don't count sheep think of the Shepherd.
My night cap is to say the Rosary. When you fall off to sleep the angles take over.

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Scott L. Aug 16, 2006, 5:47am EDT

Hmm, maybe we should the split up the list and test it out.

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Kathryn E. Aug 16, 2006, 6:26am EDT

Very nice list, Joyce. Warm milk, even hot chocolate is a very good idea. Used to work for me every time.

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ayah alrozzi-alrabi Aug 16, 2006, 9:55am EDT

great tips..i needed such thing..thank you i will try them

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luckky _. Aug 16, 2006, 4:12pm EDT

hatha yoga!

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~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. Aug 16, 2006, 6:00pm EDT

I have heard Ambien is terrifc.
I'd like to try hatha yoga though.

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Linda Douglas Aug 16, 2006, 6:08pm EDT

Be careful of the Ambien. It is overused. I have found calcium and magnesium supplements help especially if you have restless legs. I can't fall asleep without reading and I think the doctors who say you shouldn't read in bed are nuts.
Herbal Teas are great except if you are middle aged and menopausal like moi. Then they just bring on the night sweats. Black cohosh helps with the night sweats.
I have started doing some gentle yoga in the evening before bed, nothing too strenuous, and that helps, also.

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~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. Aug 17, 2006, 12:41am EDT

Tonight Benadryl will be helping me get to bed on time.
Since my allergies are bothering me I am solving two problems.
Hot Sleepy Time Tea make with milk usually helps me.

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Roxanne H. Aug 19, 2006, 12:38am EDT

Thanks for the tips. My sons (college Student) suffers from Hyper-insomnia and anxiety so may some of these ideas will help.

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Baylee C. Aug 19, 2006, 12:46pm EDT

I have used Ambien, with great results, during those times when I just couldn't get my mind to relax with my body.

I love that list! A lot of times, when dealing with the insomnia, I'll pop in a relaxation cd... have to use the headphones, or I also hear the kids laughing at me! Lol But it is amazing, most times, I am out before the first couple tracks are over.

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~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. Aug 19, 2006, 5:31pm EDT

I have a good relaxation cd....and yes my kids laugh at mine too, :-)

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Jenna is around here somewhere s. Sep 16, 2006, 2:14am EDT

I have to say turning a illuminated clocks away from you works..I have a pillow layed across my eyes that helps light and sound,if I can't sleep I usally fall asleep on the couch-( not good for the neck and back sometimes)- Turn you into a walking banana....no offence anyone, just been there thats all....

I have tried sleepytime tea that is ok, I like hot choc.and whip cream-(>Hot choc.= sugar & caffine)- I think it just tastes good and the warmness is just relaxing.
probably the last thing I need.........

I really have to agree on the fatigue part...when I had a hard day I just crash....

I better stop talking know I'm gonna fill this page with a whole lot of non-sense, one of the biggest problems of sleep depravation. :)

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Melissa V. Sep 21, 2006, 4:22am EDT

My best tip for myself is TURN OFF THE STINKIN COMPUTER AND GO TO BED!!! So, I don't know if I qualify a having insomnia, though!! :)

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Ruth MacGill Sep 21, 2006, 9:10am EDT

A good list and I have tried most of them.
When I was still working and all else failed I fled my bed and went out and slept in our camper. I pretended I was parked by a rippling stream up north. That usually worked. Now, I just get up and enjoy it because nobody except my pets depend on me for anything, not even my opinion, and it doesn't matter when I sleep. Any method that gets those would'a, could'a should'as from racing around my brain is good.

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Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Nov 28, 2006, 10:05am EST

great list nothing better than a warm bath lower the lites ot turn them off and light a bunch of candles. If I turn the tv off I can not sleep. I can hear everything going on inside the house and out. I have always been like that if someone walks threw the house I wake up as soon as their feet hit the floor. I agree with the no naps thing you have to fight the urge to sleep in the day even if you have to go for a walk in the cold.

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~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. Dec 3, 2006, 8:28pm EST

Enya would be good to help relax. A dark eye mask is good too, the satin eye masks are nice.

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Felix R. Dec 3, 2006, 9:51pm EST

When I want to go to sleep I put on a basketball game...three minutes...I'm out.

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Samantha S. Dec 28, 2006, 10:16am EST

I have chronic insomnia but I use my insomnia to my advantage. I work 40 hours in 3 days. By the time I get home from work and get settled I usually only have time for about 4 hours of sleep, but end up getting 2-3 hours. My co-workers joke about the fact that I'm the only person they've ever seen that can drink 4 shots of espresso and still remain calm, even in a crisis situation. What they don't know is that I'm not calm... I'm asleep with my eyes open!

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