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**insomnia**
I wish this was a fun "Im up late" thread, but its not!
I am have been suffering from this for nearly a month now and I am going a bit nuts.....anyone been through this before? 
Any suggestions to kick it?
I dont drink caffeine at night, dont eat super late (and dont even like sugary things, so thats definitely not the problem!), dont have a crazy shift in sleeping schedules, I exercise regularly.......I dont know what else to do!
Help! 
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| Originally posted by yankeeBaby Any suggestions to kick it? |
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| Originally posted by Bobby Fist Pump My motto is: there's a pill for everthing |
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| Originally posted by euphoria +1 If you can't get a good Rx drink some nyquil or drink alchohal till u pass out lol |
Start taking Melatonin as a supplement. Might help, it's better than prescriptions. If it continues I would suggestion going to one of those sleep monitoring centers. May be they can figure out the cause of the problem.
Do you have a lot on your mind lately? I find that when my thoughts are racing or I am excited about something I have a hard time winding down into relaxation more.
Oh yea.... try reading, or watch something really really boring on TV.
self service is always a good one
i have it for ages, i never found a cure, but i use over the counter non prescription sleeping aids like Advil PM, Excedrin PM, i tried a copule of all natural pills from Walgreens as well.
wine always works )
some other natural things to do is lavender, apprently the smell of it is supposed to make people sleepy and relaxed.
Excersizing until you are absolutely exhausted.
I found a link with some good suggestions:
http://health.howstuffworks.com/hom...r-insomnia1.htm
Home Remedy Treatments for Insomnia
Sleepless night after sleepless night can be downright unbearable. Discover some helpful home remedies for getting the sleep you need tonight -- and every night.
Don't torture yourself. The worst thing that an insomniac can do is to lie in bed tossing and turning. If you can't fall asleep after 15 to 20 minutes, get up and do a quiet activity, such as reading, watching TV, or listening to relaxing music. Then, go back to bed and try again.
Say no to naps. If you nap, you'll have more trouble getting to sleep the next night, thereby compounding your insomnia. It's best to let yourself get good and sleepy so that it will be easier to get to sleep the next night.
Try earplugs. Sometimes, insomnia is caused by being awakened repeatedly by loud noises. Often, the sleeper is not aware of what awakened them. Try sleeping in a quieter room, or wear earplugs.
Exercise. Doing aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling, jogging, or swimming, helps with sleep. Don't exercise too close to bedtime, though -- exercising in the morning or afternoon is best.
Get a comfortable bed and pillows. Sleep may elude you if your bed is too hard or too soft, or if your pillows aren't just right.
Don't drink alcohol. Although alcohol can make you feel drowsy and may actually put you to sleep, it has the unpleasant side effect of waking you up later on in the night with a headache, stomachache, or full bladder. In addition, once alcohol's sedative effect wears off, there's a rebound effect that actually makes you more likely to have trouble falling back to sleep.
Cut down on caffeine. Caffeine, by its nature, stimulates your brain. Limit your coffee intake to two cups a day. Starting at noon, consume no foods or beverages that contain caffeine.
Don't switch beds or move to the couch. It is important to associate your bed, and only your bed, with sleep.
Try to maintain a normal schedule. Perhaps the most important rule for people with insomnia is to keep a strict sleep-wake schedule, even on weekends. If you can't sleep one night, get up at your usual time the next morning and don't take any naps. Chances are you'll be ready for a sound sleep by the next night.
Confine work to the office. Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex. No work, no eating, no television, and no arguing with your bed partner.
Take a hot bath. A hot bath taken two hours before bedtime is a wonderful way to relax your body and make it ready for sleep. For most people, taking a bath closer to bedtime may be stimulating and may delay sleep (of course, there are always exceptions, so experiment with the timing if you need to).
Establish a relaxing bedtime ritual. When mothers bathe their children or read to them every night before bedtime, they are reinforcing a signal that it's time to settle down and get ready for sleep. Establishing such a ritual may also be helpful for adults.
Prepare your bedroom for sleep. The best sleep environment is one that is dark, quiet, comfortable, and cool, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
Don't eat before bed. Finish eating two or three hours before bedtime.
Try a sleeping pill. You're not admitting defeat by asking your doctor for a prescription sleeping pill or by trying an over-the-counter (OTC) remedy. However, most prescription pills should not be used for more than a month at a time. They should also not be used for insomnia at high altitudes, since that type of insomnia may be caused by trouble breathing and a lack of oxygen, and taking sleeping pills at high altitudes may slow your breathing rate even further.
Some doctors don't endorse OTC sleeping pills, since they can cause side effects such as drying out the mucous membranes in your mouth, nose, and throat (they often have antihistamines as ingredients) and can leave you drowsy the next day. And, of course, if you are pregnant, are nursing a baby, or have a serious medical problem, you should consult your doctor before taking any drugs. Sleep medications may also worsen snoring and sleep apnea, a dangerous condition in which breathing is labored during sleep.
Never take sleeping pills throughout the night. If you do choose to take sleeping pills, make sure you only take your dose before you go to bed. If you take them when you wake in the middle of the night, they won't have a chance to wear off before morning, and you're likely to be sleepy during the day.
Evaluate your other medications. Certain prescription medications, such as those for asthma and thyroid problems, may cause insomnia. Check with your doctor if you suspect that one of your medications is causing your insomnia.
Be your own sleep scientist. There is no one formula for perfect sleep -- different things work for different people. The important thing is to give everything a fair and persistent trial (for at least a week or two, not just one night) and see what works best for you. Keep a sleep log, a notebook of what works and what doesn't.
There's no magic trick to treating insomnia, but some of the home remedies outlined above -- and on the next page -- might just be the recipe you need to get back to sleep.
smoke a fat blunt
Could it be anxiety? Usually if you have a lot on your mind, you can't rest well. A low dose benzo every once in a while could help you out. Melatonin has never really helped me. Some hot chamomile tea before going to bed helps too.
I've actually read that alcohol is actually not good for insomnia, it could even make it worse.
http://www.ihealthdirectory.com/alcohol-and-insomnia/
Like Z said, aromatherapy can help you relax enough to fall asleep.
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| Originally posted by get nyce smoke a fat blunt |
I take 5 -HTP. Helps me sleep well and I have nice dreams
Most any place sells it..works for me. Plus I wake up nice and alert
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| Originally posted by Chaska Could it be anxiety? Usually if you have a lot on your mind, you can't rest well. |
haha my life is pretty smooth sailing atm, but I definitely take work home with me. The shit I hear everyday is always making me think. Yes, my thoughts do race a bit when I go to sleep.I try SOOO hard to stop thinking and it makes it worse LOLOL....lame, right?
good suggestions, thanks guy. I will try anything. After a week I was tired, but after a month I am----> 
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| Originally posted by euphoria Start taking Melatonin as a supplement. Might help, it's better than prescriptions. |
I had a problem falling asleep every single night, right after my vacation (Miami & ASOT 450). I take melatonin & 5HTP regularly but that wasn't helping. I would sit in bed tossing and turning all night, then you would think that skipping a night of sleep would make you sleep well the next night, but no. I was almost ready to go get something prescribed to me.
All I needed was patience and one good night sleep to really fix the problem. Dedicate an entire day to just sleeping where you don't have to worry if it works or not, and that could fix the problem. Thinking about it & worrying about being tired the next day will keep you awake.
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| Originally posted by AY STAR FREE YOUR MIND, AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW |
Every night you should wind down by spending a half hour reading a book and maybe drinking tea or something else relaxing before you go to bed.
Avoid staring at any kind of screen (TV, Computer, etc.). When you do that there are chemicals released in your brain that have similar effects to caffeine.
read a book, watch a movie that you've already seen a bunch or take ambien
i've seen all the lord of the rings movies so many times that if I want to go to sleep I just throw one on (extended version of course) and close my eyes and quote lines and next thing I know its morning.
or ambien... there's some movie, forget which the guy's like, I take an ambien and jerk off and see if I fall asleep or bust one. either way I win
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| Originally posted by The Vza I take an ambien and jerk off and see if I fall asleep or bust one. either way I win |
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| Originally posted by The Vza I take an ambien and jerk off and see if I fall asleep or bust one. either way I win |
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| Originally posted by euphoria Start taking Melatonin as a supplement. Might help, it's better than prescriptions. If it continues I would suggestion going to one of those sleep monitoring centers. May be they can figure out the cause of the problem. |
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| Originally posted by chimera66 did you just quote en vogue? oh yes you did, i support that message |
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| Originally posted by The Vza I take an ambien and jerk off and see if I fall asleep or bust one. either way I win |
oh dear. My coworkers suggested the same (as my insomnia has clearly been talked about at work, since I want to kill myself there, trying to get through the day). I dont think "busting a nut" always works the same for men and women. I mean how many jokes are there about how men will get off and roll over and go to sleep within minutes? not always the same story with women! LOL
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| Originally posted by chimera66 did you just quote en vogue? oh yes you did, i support that message |
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| Originally posted by AY STAR i dunno these en vogue girls but they are kinda cute lol i actually took it from an old school trance song yves deruyter-feel free and yes the message is great |
Jesus christ andrew 
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