Sleeping

[Kittyhawk]

What do you do to wind down to get a good nights sleep?

[Gremlin]

get into bed, pull the covers up... start feeling warm...

Then I hear the alarm ring :crybaby:

[bugjuice]

sleep...??
can't tonight for some reason :(

[Kittyhawk]

Yea this is the 2nd night in a row I've been up till 4am....not liking it coz I snooze the day away lol.

[RantyDave]

With me it's staying asleep that's proving to be the problem. I might go back to bed and have another crack though.

Oh, and DAMN! The one night I can't sleep there's no sailing on.

Dave

[NZsarge]

What do you do to wind down to get a good nights sleep?

Have sex:Punk:

[vifferman]

Strangely, the thing that gets me off to sleep is lying on my back. For some reason, that makes your brain work more (makes you think a lot). Invariably, it's about bikes. After a while, it makes me feel dozy, and I roll over on my side, as I can't get to sleep on my back (because it makes me think!) :shit:
I also avoid caffeine, and especially anything with chocolate in it after 7 PM, as chocolate REALLY cranks up you brain.

If I really can't sleep, I get up and take a couple of aspirin, as they make me dozier. What's also good is "Relaxing Sleep" tablets, which have 5-HTP in them, which is a natural sedative, but you ideally need to take those an hour before bed. (They're a precursor to serotonin, so they're good for depression, and milder than antidepressants).

[jrandom]

Exercise. Not late at night, but during the day. Train hard. Get to the gym and lift. There's nothing quite like dropping into bed like a stone at 9pm, barely able to move, and sleeping for 10 hours.

You'll wake up wanting breakfast like you've never wanted it before.

[Albino]

Just asked some one who's somewhat of an expert on the subject......


No caffeine after 2pm - caffeine has a long half life.
Get plenty of sunlight during the day. Hard in winter so make an effort to go outside during the day (without sunglasses).
Don;t clock watch. Turn your alarm clock away so you cant see it.
If you can't get to sleep within about 40 minutes, get out of bed for 30 minutes. Repeat.
Use your bed for two things only - rooting and sleeping. Get your mind used to the fact that bed-time = sleeptime.
If your having trouble getting to sleep because of thinking too much, try free-writing half an hour before going to bed. Get a pad and just write whatever comes to mind for a few minutes, and get those thoughts out of your head and onto paper.
Horlics - heated milk promotes sleep somehow (google it).
Exercise morning or afternoon.
Write a plan for work tomorrow, again get it out of your head.
Don't go to be earlier the next night if you don't sleep.


It sounds like there are plenty more things if its more serious......

[Spuds1234]

Sleep? Its a poor substitute for coffee!

[deanohit]

I used to have trouble sleeping more than an hour a night for weeks. I always find a really hot shower, some milo, then hoping into a really warm bed works for me. Some things to look out for are dont watch tv or read in bed as the body will come to associate those things with the bed, and you wont be able to sleep unless you've done those things. Another thing is it could be the bed, but if you're having trouble sleeping in the bed you've had for 5 years or something, it's probably something else. Dont have a clock you can see by the bed, you'll only make your self anxious worrying how late your staying up.

[Joni]

Exercise. Not late at night, but during the day. Train hard. Get to the gym and lift. There's nothing quite like dropping into bed like a stone at 9pm, barely able to move, and sleeping for 10 hours.

You'll wake up wanting breakfast like you've never wanted it before.I hope you are right JR (welcome back btw)... I slept stuff all last night. Have my usual 1.5hour Kung Fu session this evening, I hope I pass out like a drunk tonight... need it :zzzz:

[Disco Dan]

What do you do to wind down to get a good nights sleep?

Zoliclone or more commonly known as Imovane. Perks of working in mental health.....:innocent:

Once a week I do the night shift, finish at 7am in the morning then start again at 3pm that same day... need something to help 'reset' ye olde body clock ;)

[Blackbird]

Interesting comment that Vifferman makes about sleeping on your back – hadn’t heard that one before and I sleep on my back. It normally takes me quite a while to drift off because with a lack of visual stimulus, the “skull cinema” switches on and I think about all sorts of things. Weekdays are usually worse as I’m usually in work overload and have problems switching work off which is really sad!:nono:

As JRandom says, physical exercise is good and going to the company gym at lunchtime definitely helps. On really bad nights (which are admittedly rare), I take a couple of Panadol just to help relax.

[Oakie]

Read a book in bed. When I get to the stage that I struggle to keep my eyes open I put down the book and turn off the light. Asleep in 5 minutes!

[Grub]

Read a book in bed. When I get to the stage that I struggle to keep my eyes open I put down the book and turn off the light. Asleep in 5 minutes!

Ditto ... 100% success rate with that method. Blackbird, that's the way to shut out the work stuff that goes around and around without resolution.

[RantyDave]

Zoliclone or more commonly known as Imovane
I thought it was "Zopiclone" but we mean the same thing. I have to take a half pill of that stuff or I'm groggy till midday. It's like having your brain removed. Approved!

Dave

[Disco Dan]

I thought it was "Zopiclone" but we mean the same thing. I have to take a half pill of that stuff or I'm groggy till midday. It's like having your brain removed. Approved!

Dave

Thats just a brand name... few variations.

[vifferman]

Horlics - heated milk promotes sleep somehow (google it).
Milk contains tryptophan - a natural sedative.

[Kittyhawk]

Have sex:Punk:

Only works if you have someone. lol *glances around*


Zoliclone or more commonly known as Imovane. Perks of working in mental health.....:innocent:

Once a week I do the night shift, finish at 7am in the morning then start again at 3pm that same day... need something to help 'reset' ye olde body clock ;)

Zoplicone, I was put on that for months came off it and couldnt sleep for days. Was told its addictive.

[Krusti]

Only works if you have someone. lol *glances around*



Could always get yourself a pet "rabbit" :whistle:

[N4CR]

go rark it up in the wet if it's raining. s3xxor if i cant be bothered riding the bike or i'm drunk etc. listen to nice peaceful music on me hifi, read a book, think about things and slowly fall asleep... heaps of different things. best way is to take your mind off real life.

don't watch tv/play comp games cus the screen flickering/refresh rate keeps your brain going apparently....

[onearmedbandit]

Sleep is over rated anyway.

[Joni]

Sleep is over rated anyway.Pfffft tell my body that... Im the walking dead today :thud:

[inlinefour]

What do you do to wind down to get a good nights sleep?

I allways find a good shag helps...:yes:

[inlinefour]

Zoliclone or more commonly known as Imovane. Perks of working in mental health.....:innocent:

Once a week I do the night shift, finish at 7am in the morning then start again at 3pm that same day... need something to help 'reset' ye olde body clock ;)

I work in mental health and I get worried when I hear its the perks??? Any good GP will give you a script for Zoplicone if you need it.

All medications have a trade name and a generic name, hence Zoplicone/Immovane being the same thing. Yes it is addictive, but only if your using it in ways you should not be. If its not working stop using it immediately.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I hope I pass out like a drunk tonight... need it :zzzz:

Whaddaya mean like a drunk??:shutup:

[Kittyhawk]

I allways find a good shag helps...:yes:

*scratches head* Im going to have to go find someone arne't I ....at this rate Im never going to sleep hahaha


Could always get yourself a pet "rabbit" :whistle:

Lol...shesh

[inlinefour]

*scratches head* Im going to have to go find someone arne't I ....at this rate Im never going to sleep hahaha

Split up with the ex myself, you able to come down to the naki by any chance? :msn-wink:

[Cajun]

My sleeping pattens are very annoying, i average 4-5 hours a night really
but problem is i sleep for a few hours 11-1 then wake up then maybe 4-6
i have been like this for well over 10 years, tried all sorts nothing really seams to work. so i just deal with it really.

I can live on that easy enough
maybe once or twice a month i might get lucky and sleep 7ish hours, don't do anything different just happens

[Kittyhawk]

Split up with the ex myself, you able to come down to the naki by any chance? :msn-wink:

Only if I can play as a nurse hehehe...*looks for costume*

[inlinefour]

Only if I can play as a nurse hehehe...*looks for costume*

I'll supply my nursing name tag and nursing medal for you to use also. :love:

[nadroj]

Can I be the orderly?

[Disco Dan]

I work in mental health and I get worried when I hear its the perks??? Any good GP will give you a script for Zoplicone if you need it.

All medications have a trade name and a generic name, hence Zoplicone/Immovane being the same thing. Yes it is addictive, but only if your using it in ways you should not be. If its not working stop using it immediately.

Perks as in shift work.... not starting untill 3pm each day and having the most of the day to do things before work. Done shift work all my working life, cant stand 9-5 jobs! Tried it once and hated it!

[ManDownUnder]

Can I be the orderly?

YOU????

Drunk and dis... orderly LOL!

[Kittyhawk]

YOU????

Drunk and dis... orderly LOL!

HAHAHAHA gota agree with MDU on this one!

[inlinefour]

Perks as in shift work.... not starting untill 3pm each day and having the most of the day to do things before work. Done shift work all my working life, cant stand 9-5 jobs! Tried it once and hated it!

Same as what I was doing as a RN in the inpatient ward here. Kinda stuffed it up though by breaking my back and becoming a paraplegic. But they want me back really bad, which is nice to know, especially when they say things like how good I am at the job.

[Goblin]

Only works if you have someone. lol *glances around*No it doesn't. A good wank is better than having to lay there and "cuddle" afterwards and it's just as effective....and far better than prescription drugs.

[Joni]

:lol: <== At Goblin!!!

Hrrrm alrighty then.... back on topic. I did not sleep again, nothing like a full day at work when you are going on your third day with bugger all shut eye :cry:

I actually thought of you Kitty at 3am, and wondered if I should log on to KB and talk crap rather than lying there looking at the roof.

[sidecar bob]

No it doesn't. A good wank is better than having to lay there and "cuddle" afterwards and it's just as effective....and far better than prescription drugs.

Yup, Have to agree, nuthin like a wine & a wank to knock yaself out.:yes:

[sidecar bob]

:lol: <== At Goblin!!!

Hrrrm alrighty then.... back on topic. I did not sleep again, nothing like a full day at work when you are going on your third day with bugger all shut eye :cry:

I actually thought of you Kitty at 3am, and wondered if I should log on to KB and talk crap rather than lying there looking at the roof.

Crikey Joni, Just cave in & give the bean a flick, You'll be out like a light.:shutup:

[peasea]

Have sex:Punk:


Yup, that works for me too, even if I'm alone.

[Kittyhawk]

:lol: <== At Goblin!!!

Hrrrm alrighty then.... back on topic. I did not sleep again, nothing like a full day at work when you are going on your third day with bugger all shut eye :cry:

I actually thought of you Kitty at 3am, and wondered if I should log on to KB and talk crap rather than lying there looking at the roof.

Thanks Chickie! Yea I was online till 2am so decided to have a shower and go to bed. Also took a sleeping tablet (zoplicone) and it did nothing. I was wide awake till 5am.

Thrid night in a row, if I am like this for two more nights Im off to the doc to have a chat.


No it doesn't. A good wank is better than having to lay there and "cuddle" afterwards and it's just as effective....and far better than prescription drugs.

For us chicks it dosent quite work like that. Either we are tired and want to sleep after, or we are wide awake wondering what to do next.


Yup, Have to agree, nuthin like a wine & a wank to knock yaself out.:yes:

Wine is all good, but in this case I'd be drinking to the point of passing out every night...lol

[Goblin]

For us chicks it dosent quite work like that. Either we are tired and want to sleep after, or we are wide awake wondering what to do next.If we are tired and want to just roll over and sleep afterwards, it's a job well done! If you lay there wondering what to do next.....

[Kittyhawk]

Agree!!..........

[Joni]

Crikey Joni, Just cave in & give the bean a flick, You'll be out like a light.:shutup:Goodness me Steve :spudwow:

You dodgy sidecar boys, cant take you anywhere :bleh:

[Kittyhawk]

Another night online wide awake and unable to sleep.

This is nuts.

[Holy Roller]

Shift work plays havoc with sleep paterns. Especially when the second wind kicks in just as one gets home in the morning.:shit:
My first day off is usually just blobbing in front of the TV. I sleep when I'm tired then its usually 12 hours straight when a normal sleep is between 4-6 hours. Dont like pills so dont take them unless im really sick. But each to their own:Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

What do you do to wind down to get a good nights sleep?

errr... whats sleep?????

[Maha]

Another night online wide awake and unable to sleep.

This is nuts.

You seem to sleep through the day and are awake at night...check your eye teeth Kitty...are they pointy?..:innocent:

[bert_is_evil]

Johnnie Walker Red

[NotaGoth]

I have 1 cuppa tea.. Then a really hot shower.. I'm usually able to crash really easily after that...

I find if I get 8 hours sleep a night, by the time I come home from work or finish whatever it is I have needed to do during the day I usually crash easily...

I need to be physically tired.. Not just mentally..

Sometimes running round cleaning the house helps..

[Kittyhawk]

You seem to sleep through the day and are awake at night...check your eye teeth Kitty...are they pointy?..:innocent:

Well slightly lol! Nah I dont sleep through the day either. Went to bed at 0400 this morning, woke up at 0830. Im still not tired.


I have 1 cuppa tea.. Then a really hot shower.. I'm usually able to crash really easily after that...

I find if I get 8 hours sleep a night, by the time I come home from work or finish whatever it is I have needed to do during the day I usually crash easily...

I need to be physically tired.. Not just mentally..

Sometimes running round cleaning the house helps..

Ive almost ran out of tidying up in my place. Eeep.

[babyblade250rr]

watch tele in the dark for a few hours that usually puts enough strain on your eyes to put you to sleep, (not overly great for the eye's but hey you might get a decent sleep)

works for me

[inlinefour]

Ive almost ran out of tidying up in my place. Eeep.

I could put you to work here anytime LOL. :yes:

[slinky]

Getting to sleep isn't really an issue. - its getting up in the morning!
Even though my alarm goes, i just find it so hard to force myself to get out of bed.
Any suggestions - other then, just get outta bed.

[Kittyhawk]

I could put you to work here anytime LOL. :yes:

Haha....I'm going to behave and smile politely lol!


Getting to sleep isn't really an issue. - its getting up in the morning!
Even though my alarm goes, i just find it so hard to force myself to get out of bed.
Any suggestions - other then, just get outta bed.

Do some pressups when you get out of bed. :) I find that wakes me up better.

[slinky]

Haha....I'm going to behave and smile politely lol!



Do some pressups when you get out of bed. :) I find that wakes me up better.

don't think you read properly.... its the getting out of bed part i can't do.

[inlinefour]

[QUOTE=Kittyhawk;1121256]Haha....I'm going to behave and smile politely lol!
[QUOTE]

And are you going to wear a French Maid's outfit? :love:

[F5 Dave]

Hey Slinky I've always thought having a bed like with hydraulics & a hinge at the foot so you just push a button (or connect to alarm?) & it stands up so you just have to step out rather than get up would be the business.:yes: Right -next series of Dragons Den. Nah those self motivated prats probably spring out of bed. Mornings -bluergh!

Ever notice that if you get up to go to the bog at 6 & get back to bed, when you have to get up an hour or so later you have gained 20kilos?

Been on the Lift & chocolate today. Wine makes for a bad sleep. Puts you straight out but you don't rest very well. We had a bath last night, that makes you tired.

But my issue is waking up at 3 or 4. That's a drag. Fortunately doesn't happen all the time, but I need one weekend day to catch up. Many people I believe are sleep deprived but don't realise.

[Kittyhawk]

[quote=Kittyhawk;1121256]Haha....I'm going to behave and smile politely lol!
[quote]

And are you going to wear a French Maid's outfit? :love:

HAHA! Nah might save that for the M Party.....