Can't sleep

[Lemo]

I haven't had sleep. all night
this is the first time in ages


i can't stop thinking about my boyriend :( hes in greece for eight ........ months!!!!! :@ so yer :bawling: hes at a course sometimes he comes on msn but its not often i miss him :(

[Mrluvaluva]

Try counting sheep.

[Dr43%er]

Lie on the edge of the bed. You will soon drop off.

Sorry, could not resist.

http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm

http://www.well.com/~mick/insomnia/

[Christina]

Aw. What i do when i cant get any sleep is watch the tv, youre eyes start to get really tired. Try it x

[Shaun]

Kween-Dilemma's plan usually works, and reading does too. :)

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Mrluvaluva
Try counting sheep.

You're the only human being in the world trying it every single night. :laugh:

[Sarah.]

Read. It makes me extremely tired.

[Sam!]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
Lie on the edge of the bed. You will soon drop off.

Sorry, could not resist.

http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm

http://www.well.com/~mick/insomnia/

L O L! lool :P

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy

You're the only human being in the world trying it every single night. :laugh:

At least I only count them. :whistle:

[Ruth*Star]

When i can't sleep i just watch TV or play a video game.

[Christina]

Originally posted by Shaun
Kween-Dilemma's plan usually works, and reading does too. :) Oh yeah and reading but my lamp dosent work anymore so i cant read in the dark lool x

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Mrluvaluva
Originally posted by Captain.Remy

You're the only human being in the world trying it every single night. :laugh:

At least I only count them. :whistle:

You're little dirty perv aren't you ? :tongue:

When I can't sleep then I say in my head 'Sleep, sleep, sleep, sleep zzzzzzzzzz'

[Sticks]

I have been having problems waking up during the night trying to breath :shrug:

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy

You're little dirty perv aren't you ? :tongue:




:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shoc ked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:

I am not the one turning their wool into nylon!!!

"reports post for slander"

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Mrluvaluva
Originally posted by Captain.Remy

You're little dirty perv aren't you ? :tongue:




:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shoc ked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:

I am not the one turning their wool into nylon!!!

"reports post for slander"

:shocked::shocked: Sorry I thought you were one of them. :bigsmile:

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy

:shocked::shocked: Sorry I thought you were one of them. :bigsmile:

One of what?

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Mrluvaluva
Originally posted by Captain.Remy

:shocked::shocked: Sorry I thought you were one of them. :bigsmile:

One of what?

Either a sheep or the one turning their wool into nylon. :laugh:
You better be the sheep, or take the sheep, whatever you want. :hugesmile:

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy

Either a sheep or the one turning their wool into nylon. :laugh:
You better be the sheep, or take the sheep, whatever you want. :hugesmile:

You are baaaaaarmy. I had a look on the internet and found this apron for you........


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/BGRAYSHON/5-88.jpg

[Mrluvaluva]

Tips for better daytime habits

Do not nap during the day. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, try not to nap during the day - you will throw off your body clock and make it even more difficult to sleep at night. If you are feeling especially tired, and feel as if you absolutely must nap, be sure to sleep for less than 30 minutes, early in the day.

Limit caffeine and alcohol. Avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages for several hours before bedtime. Although alcohol may initially act as a sedative, it can interrupt normal sleep patterns.
Don't smoke. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs disrupt sleep.

Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening. This will help to regulate your body's natural biological clock. Likewise, try to keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping so that the light will not interfere with your rest.

Exercise early in the day. Twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon. Exercise stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult.

Check your iron level. Iron deficient women tend to have more problems sleeping, so if your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep.


Tips for a better sleep environment

Make sure your bed is large enough, and comfortable. If you are disturbed by a restless bedmate, switch to a queen- or king-size bed. Test different types of mattresses. Try therapeutic shaped foam pillows that cradle your neck or extra pillows that help you sleep on your side. Get comfortable cotton sheets.

Make your bedroom primarily a place for sleeping. It is not a good idea to use your bed for paying bills, doing work, etc. Help your body recognize that this is a place for rest or intimacy.

Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable. Make sure your room is well ventilated and the temperature consistent. And try to keep it quiet. You could use a fan or a "white noise" machine to help block outside noises.

Hide your clock. A big, illuminated digital clock may cause you to focus on the time and make you feel stressed and anxious. Place your clock so you can't see the time when you are in bed.


Tips for a better pre-sleep ritual

Keep a regular schedule. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday, even on the weekends. Keeping a regular schedule will help your body expect sleep at the same time each day. Don’t oversleep to make up for a poor night’s sleep – doing that for even a couple of days can reset your body clock and make it hard for you to get to sleep at night.

Incorporate bedtime rituals. Listening to soft music, sipping a cup of herbal tea, etc., cues your body that it's time to slow down and begin to prepare for sleep.

Relax for a while before going to bed. Spending quiet time can make falling asleep easier. This may include meditation, relaxation and/or breathing exercises, or taking a warm bath. Try listening to recorded relaxation or guided imagery programs.

Don’t eat a large, heavy meal before bed. This can cause indigestion and interfere with your normal sleep cycle. Drinking too much fluid before bed can cause you to get up to urinate. Try to eat your dinner at least two hours before bedtime.

Bedtime snacks can help. An amino acid called tryptophan, found in milk, turkey, and peanuts, helps the brain produce serotonin, a chemical that helps you relax. Try drinking warm milk or eating a slice of toast with peanut butter or a bowl of cereal before bedtime. Plus, the warmth of the food may temporarily increase your body temperature and the subsequent drop may hasten sleep.

Jot down all of your concerns and worries. Anxiety excites the nervous system, so your brain sends messages to the adrenal glands, making you more alert. Write down your worries and possible solutions before you go to bed, so you don't need to ruminate in the middle of the night. A journal or "to do" list may be very helpful in letting you put away these concerns until the next day when you are fresh.

Go to sleep when you are sleepy. When you feel tired, go to bed.

Avoid "over-the-counter" sleep aids, and make sure that your prescribed medications do not cause insomnia. There is little evidence that supplements and other over-the-counter "sleep aids" are effective. In some cases, there are safety concerns. Antihistamine sleep aids, in particular, have a long duration of action and can cause daytime drowsiness. Always talk to your doctor or healthcare practitioner about your concerns!

For more information on drug-related sleep aids, see Helpguide’s Sleeping Pills & Medications.


Tips for getting back to sleep

Try visualization. Focus all your attention on your toes or visualize walking down an endless stairwell. Thinking about repetitive or mindless things will help your brain to shut down and adjust to sleep.

Get out of bed if unable to sleep. Don’t lie in bed awake. Go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy. Worrying about falling asleep actually keeps many people awake.

Don't do anything stimulating. Don't read anything job-related or watch a stimulating TV program (commercials and news shows tend to be alerting). Don't expose yourself to bright light. The light gives cues to your brain that it is time to wake up.

Get up and eat some turkey. Turkey contains tryptophan, a major building block for making serotonin, a neurotransmitter, which sends messages between nerve cells and causes feelings of sleepiness. Note that L-tryptophan doesn't act on the brain unless you eat it on an empty stomach with no protein present, so keep some turkey in the refrigerator for 3am.

Consider changing your bedtime. If you are experiencing sleeplessness or insomnia consistently, think about going to bed later so that the time you spend in bed is spent sleeping. If you are only getting five hours of sleep at night, figure out what time you need to get up and subtract five hours (for example, if you want to get up at 6:00 am, go to bed at 1:00 am). This may seem counterproductive and, at first, you may be depriving yourself of some sleep, but it can help train your body to sleep consistently while in bed. When you are spending all of your time in bed sleeping, you can gradually sleep more, by adding 15 minutes at a time.


Tips for keeping a sleep diary

Learn about your sleep patterns and habits by keeping a daily sleep diary. See Helpguide's sample sleep diary or make up your own, and include:

Time you went to bed and woke up;
Total sleep hours;
Quality of sleep;
Times that you were awake during the night and what you did (e.g. stayed in bed with eyes closed or got up, had a glass of milk and meditated);
Amount of caffeine or alcohol you consumed and times of consumption;
Types of food and drink and times of consumption;
Feelings - happiness, sadness, stress, anxiety;
Drugs or medications taken, amounts taken and times of consumption.


Source (http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm)

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Mrluvaluva

You are baaaaaarmy. I had a look on the internet and found this apron for you........


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/BGRAYSHON/5-88.jpg

Baz, we don't need to know what you do in your bed in order to sleep. :laugh:

[Dr43%er]

Sticks. Sounds like sleep apnea.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy

Baz, we don't need to know what you do in your bed in order to sleep. :laugh:

Don't judge everyone by your own standards. :tongue:

[Sam!]

Originally posted by Ruth*Star
When i can't sleep i just watch TV or play a video game.

Off topic but.. Ruth your back!!!

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Mrluvaluva
Originally posted by Captain.Remy

Baz, we don't need to know what you do in your bed in order to sleep. :laugh:

Don't judge everyone by your own standards. :tongue:

My standards are less harsh than yours. Perhaps, I will try...no I'm joking ! :hugesmile:

[GiRTh]

Try getting p*ssed. It always works for me.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy

My standards are less harsh than yours. Perhaps, I will try.

Perv! :shocked:

[Callum]

Whenever I can't get to sleep, I always listen to my iPod, it gets me real tired.

[Mrluvaluva]

Seriously. Watching a film makes me drop off. Not an action packed one or a horror, but a happy one. Once you start concentrating on it, all the things you were thinking about go out of your head.

[Lemo]

Mehhh


i normally watch tv or read an article on my itouch

it never works


hopefully i'll get some sleep other wise it'll be 72 hours no sleep.

[Princess]

We need a late-night thread on here. There's no-one ever on here at 4am.

[Spike]

Originally posted by Lemo
Mehhh


i normally watch tv or read an article on my itouch

it never works


hopefully i'll get some sleep other wise it'll be 72 hours no sleep.

I would go mad if I went 72 hours with no sleep, I need my sleep.

[Xander]

Originally posted by Princess
We need a late-night thread on here. There's no-one ever on here at 4am.

I have been up all night :(
I haven't been able to get any sleep except for when I dosed off at 9pm until 10pm apart from that I have been up and I doubt im going to sleep now. My sleeping pattern is complete mess, need to start getting early nights!

[officialleafan]

Feeling sleepy, and not actually going to sleep is really natural. Even more when your off school.

Here's what i do.


If i don't go to sleep ALL night, during around 2 o clock in the afternoon, i go and half literally half an hour's sleep. I wake up, it's hard to wake up, but at least later the same night, it'll be easy to get to sleep.

[supernoodles!]

you could go to the docs,sleep problems are related to depression,you may be suffering from it.

[Siouxsie]

isleep ok

[Stu]

Theirs a real easy way to beat insomnia. Dont try and make yourself tired. Just stay up until you naturaly fall asleep. However , force yourself to wake extremely early the next morning , if it only means you get 2 hours sleep , so be it. That night , you should drop like a fly.

Me personaly , I love pulling all nighters at the weekends. It means I can fit more stuff into my weekend , and get a nice , cheap little creative buzz from going over 40 hours of so with zero sleep.

Some of my most fondest memorys have been playing games or watching movies , feeling like the only person in the world awake , when the sun rises outside.