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Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:01 pm to boom roasted
I started running a few miles after work 5 days a week and it really helps. Start extending your mileage gradually. The longer you run without stopping, the more tired your body will be. Your body will crave sleep.
I used to not be about to go to sleep without taking some form of sleep aid but now I don't have any problems.
I used to not be about to go to sleep without taking some form of sleep aid but now I don't have any problems.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:02 pm to LSUchuck
Running is too boring for me. Insanity whips my butt sufficiently.
ETA: I've never really had a problem falling asleep, but strenuous exercise puts me down.
ETA2: Also, I put on a TV show that I've seen a million times and I'm out within 5 minutes. My go-to is Archer.
ETA: I've never really had a problem falling asleep, but strenuous exercise puts me down.
ETA2: Also, I put on a TV show that I've seen a million times and I'm out within 5 minutes. My go-to is Archer.
This post was edited on 5/12/14 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:03 pm to toosleaux
Zoloft
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:04 pm to Sir Drinksalot
quote:I've sometimes listened to old-time radio shows like Suspense or Dimension X (think Alfred Hitchcock Presents or Twilight Zone, but audio only).
Books on tape
They're only 30 minutes long, self-contained, and listening in the dark provides the perfect creepy atmosphere...
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:07 pm to LSUEnvy
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Cardio and melatonin works for me
This works for me as well.
And, like others said, TV, phones, iPads, etc will keep you awake regardless of what you take. I realized that when i first started taking melatonin and would stay on my iPad til 230am. Then i would take melatonin after I worked out, only use iPad to check emails and set up schedule, then would turn it all off. I was asleep in 20minutes.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:09 pm to toosleaux
jogging a few miles a day can't hurt.
or even walking, if you don't feel like running.
I lift weights 3 times a week and usually don't have as much trouble falling asleep those days.
but sometimes on days where I just go jogging, I can't fall asleep the same.
still wound up I guess.
or even walking, if you don't feel like running.
I lift weights 3 times a week and usually don't have as much trouble falling asleep those days.
but sometimes on days where I just go jogging, I can't fall asleep the same.
still wound up I guess.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:10 pm to TheCaterpillar
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3. Cardio. And lots of it. Whenever I go for a run right after work, by the time I shower and finish eating dinner, I’m exhausted.
This...
Try working out after work (closer to bed time). Get a good sweat in and shower before bed. It should knock you out.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:11 pm to tidalmouse
Forgive me. I can't take SSRIs or SNRIs
It worked great at first but then it made me manic
It worked great at first but then it made me manic
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:11 pm to toosleaux
Takes me about 2-3 minutes to fall asleep when I'm in bed. 
Sometimes, not even that.
Sometimes, not even that.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:11 pm to boom roasted
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but strenuous exercise puts me down.
Not too close to bedtime or your heartrate will still be up and you will have a hard time falling asleep. Sometimes we stay late rolling in our BJJ classes and I come home all amped up and can't fall asleep. I need a few hours after hard cardio to really cool down, but then like you said, down for the count.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:11 pm to toosleaux
doxipen
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:12 pm to toosleaux
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Takes me about 2 hours to fall asleep even when I feel tired and then I wake up like 3 hours later.
I used to deal with this. Turns out I have some serious anxiety issues. I take 22.5 of Remeron and it helps tremendously. I tried exercising, not exercising, meditation, yoga, tylenol PM...you name, I tried it. Remeron is the only thing that works for me. Not sleeping sucks arse. Good luck.
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Lunesta.
this put me to sleep for about an hour and a half and then I was up again.
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Ambien
never tried this
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xanax
does not put me to sleep
This post was edited on 5/12/14 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:12 pm to boom roasted
quote:Yep. The phone will keep you up.
I usually play on my phone laying in bed. And definitely don't do this. Read a book.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:13 pm to toosleaux
also it is very important to have a good mattress and bed and clean sheets with a cool temp room peferably with a fan blowing
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:13 pm to LooseCannon22282
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but sometimes on days where I just go jogging, I can't fall asleep the same.
I thought I was the only one.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:18 pm to boom roasted
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How much are books on Kindle
join bookbub.com...you can pick the genres and all that you like and they send you a list every day. They range from free (lots of free) and up.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:18 pm to toosleaux
Started working out and living in a steady routine
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:20 pm to NoHoTiger
Thanks. Still debating whether or not to buy a Kindle. I can normally find the books I want under the Amazon used section for less than 5 (shipping included).
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:30 pm to boom roasted
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Still debating whether or not to buy a Kindle
I use the kindle app on my iPad and I love it. I read a lot and would start getting anxious when I was near the end of the book and didn't have at least 3 at home to choose from.
Never an issue with my kindle and bookbub. I always have plenty to choose from.
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