Unable to get to sleep - can't stop thinking

partygirluk · #1 08-08-2005, 09:29 PM

I am damn tired at the moment but because I realised how much work I am going to have to put into my PhD applications, and how important it all is, that is constantly racing through my mind, and I can't get to sleep if I am thinking. A couple of days ago I was thinking furiosly about an exciting business project I might be involved in. How do I get all this [censored] out of my mind so I can just switch off and attack the issue in the morning?

1800GAMBLER · #2 08-08-2005, 09:32 PM

v good

mostsmooth · #3 08-08-2005, 09:44 PM

masturbate

STLantny · #4 08-08-2005, 09:50 PM

I take deep breaths, count, and picture nothing but black in my head, with my eyes closed.

HopeydaFish · #5 08-08-2005, 10:41 PM

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I take deep breaths, count, and picture nothing but black in my head, with my eyes closed.

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For some reason if I close my eyes and imagine myself spinning, it knocks me right out.

MagicMan08 · #6 08-08-2005, 10:45 PM

I used to have the same problem as far as the thoughts running, I am having a hard time remembering what was going on in my life at the time, but it drove me nuts for like 3 weeks.

FoxwoodsFiend · #7 08-08-2005, 10:48 PM

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I am damn tired at the moment but because I realised how much work I am going to have to put into my PhD applications, and how important it all is, that is constantly racing through my mind, and I can't get to sleep if I am thinking. A couple of days ago I was thinking furiosly about an exciting business project I might be involved in. How do I get all this [censored] out of my mind so I can just switch off and attack the issue in the morning?

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hot milk helps, but it's no substitute for a good, old-fashioned sleeping pill like Ambien

gumpzilla · #8 08-08-2005, 10:55 PM

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I take deep breaths, count, and picture nothing but black in my head, with my eyes closed.

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Ditto, but with slightly different mental imagery. It takes a little practice, and if you're really amped it's hard to keep your mind clear, but this works.

miajag81 · #9 08-08-2005, 11:35 PM

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masturbate

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I can personally attest that this method actually does work.

moondogg · #10 08-08-2005, 11:38 PM

Capital "N", little "y", big [censored] "Q"