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re: nevermind
Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:39 am to The Baker
Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:39 am to The Baker
I've found that showers before bed and some light music help. I know the music part is kind of frowned upon, but it gives my brain something neutral to latch onto rather than just thinking. I never listen to anything with lyrics; only instrumental.
Also, forcing yourself into bed at a certain time will start to work. It just takes time. My sleep schedule was crazy fricked up before I started the job I have now. I just had to get in bed and try to fall asleep to be up in time for work. Eventually, things leveled out and I sleep well now.
Finally, work hard during the day. There's something psychological about getting a lot done during the day and being able to sleep well at night.
Also, forcing yourself into bed at a certain time will start to work. It just takes time. My sleep schedule was crazy fricked up before I started the job I have now. I just had to get in bed and try to fall asleep to be up in time for work. Eventually, things leveled out and I sleep well now.
Finally, work hard during the day. There's something psychological about getting a lot done during the day and being able to sleep well at night.
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:44 am to soccerfüt
quote:If I don't have the TV on, I'll be up for many hours just thinking about random stuff. TV helps me not think about anything
Rule #1: Get the TV out of the bedroom
Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:46 am to The Baker
I suffer from severe insomnia. I go 3-4 days at a time with no sleep or 3-4 hours worth of cat naps.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:47 am to 7thWardTiger
Do you at least get the benefit of cool hallucinations?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:50 am to Phat Phil
quote:
Average OTers fall a sleep in less than 2 minutes though.
Are you kidding OTers think sleep is for pu##ies
Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:53 am to The Baker
Grad school, as my professor put it, is deep suffering. Sleep will suffer as well. Regular intense exercise will do you a world of good, amigo.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:58 am to jimbeam
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 8:59 am to rbWarEagle
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:04 am to The Baker
Read up on Deviated septum surgery. It's a minor surgery and I had it done last year and it changed my sleep for the best. Amazing results.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:05 am to The Baker
I started taking a Melatonin pill before bed, and it has helped alot.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:10 am to The Baker
I have no problem with falling asleep. I have issues sleeping through the night. Most nights I'll wake up 2-3 times and some nights I'll wake up nearly every hour. I fall right back to sleep, but it is still bothersome.
ETA: What's weird that this started happening all of a sudden three years ago while I was on a cruise and has continued since. Never had the issue before.
ETA: What's weird that this started happening all of a sudden three years ago while I was on a cruise and has continued since. Never had the issue before.
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:14 am to The Baker
Sleep is wayyyyy overrated.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:15 am to LSURussian
Agreed
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:15 am to Lazy But Talented
quote:
I have no problem with falling asleep. I have issues sleeping through the night
This is me when I'm sleeping during the day when working nights.
I go to bed right when I get home from work and fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow....but will sometimes get up many times before the time I actually want to get up in the afternoon.
I take tryptophan supplements though sometimes and that helps(supposed to help you if you have no issues falling asleep but can't stay asleep). I only take it though when I have planned to get at least 7 hours sleep.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:17 am to Lazy But Talented
In addition to some things others have said:
1.) Install f.lux on your computer if you use one later in the day.
2.) Be sure you are getting outside in the bright sun during the day.
3.) Develop a SOLID bedtime routine.
a.) Turn off or avoid all screens 1:30 before bedtime. The blue light and stimulation will interfere with quality sleep, including serotonin release. You don't need your phone.
b.) Turn off or dim all lights
c.) Take a cool shower
d.) Be sure your home is no higher than 72 degrees.
e.) Put some light music with no words (instrumental) on.
f.) Read some light fiction
g.) Your bedroom needs to be as dark as possible.
h.) Consider a magnesium supplement like Natural Calm.
Also, consider eating carbs at night if you aren't currently. There is a good connection (embraced especially by carb-backloaders) to evening carbs and good sleep.
1.) Install f.lux on your computer if you use one later in the day.
2.) Be sure you are getting outside in the bright sun during the day.
3.) Develop a SOLID bedtime routine.
a.) Turn off or avoid all screens 1:30 before bedtime. The blue light and stimulation will interfere with quality sleep, including serotonin release. You don't need your phone.
b.) Turn off or dim all lights
c.) Take a cool shower
d.) Be sure your home is no higher than 72 degrees.
e.) Put some light music with no words (instrumental) on.
f.) Read some light fiction
g.) Your bedroom needs to be as dark as possible.
h.) Consider a magnesium supplement like Natural Calm.
Also, consider eating carbs at night if you aren't currently. There is a good connection (embraced especially by carb-backloaders) to evening carbs and good sleep.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:30 am to LSUfan20005
quote:
Melatonin
placebo effect
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:34 am to lsufan27
I don't sleep well because I have back problems. It really sucks. I've basically gotta be fishing or hunting all day in order to be tired enough to mentally ignore how uncomfortable I am otherwise. I wish I could smoke some dope to help me sleep.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:34 am to LSUfan20005
quote:
Turn off or avoid all screens 1:30 before bedtime. The blue light and stimulation will interfere with quality sleep, including serotonin release
Wonder if that's whats wrong with me. For the past week I have been staying up doing some work in bed on the computer, and when I get tired enough turn it off and try and go to sleep. Will sleep for 4-5 hours then just pop up and toss and turn and cant go back to sleep for what seems like forever. Same for this morning. Feel like absolute crap, joints hurt, head hurts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:57 am to lsufan27
quote:
melatonin
placebo effect
um no
It works very well. I can noticeably tell a difference in ability to fall asleep and also that it's a deeper sleep when I take it. Sometimes even have a slight drool when I wake up
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:59 am to Brageous
Yeah I know many night shift workers that swear by melatonin.
I've never taken it because I hear it's more for FALLING asleep not STAYING asleep....and I have no issues falling asleep.
I've never taken it because I hear it's more for FALLING asleep not STAYING asleep....and I have no issues falling asleep.
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