Can't Sleep.... (no politics)

[jt1]

I feel for you bro. I'm having the same problem lately, but I think it's because I'm having eye surgery tomorrow and I just nervous. At any rate, here are some tips:

1) drink a glass of red wine with dinner (beer will make you want to go to the strip club and white wine isn't as helpful)

2) watch a non-stimulating show or read something along the same lines. Nothing too funny, intellectual or suspensful.

3) lay on your pillow and after 15 minutes if your not asleep, get up and repeat steps 2 $ 3.


If after a week of this routine and you still have insomnia then see a doctor.

[Rick Nebiolo]

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1. ambien is very good. (but addictive)

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By addictive do mean you need more and more or you just become dependent?

How does it compare wiht Halcion in theis regard?

~ Rick

PS My problem is staying asleep more than two hours, not falling asleep.

[pokerdirty]

ever try sleeping less?

[asofel]

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I wouldn't worry untill a guy introduces himself as Tyler Durden.

Seriously, drink a beer or two (no more), and just take it very easy an hour before bed (watch TV or talk a slow walk or something not too taxing)

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paging 126

regarding ambien.

i dont think it's physically addictive, but it's damn psychologically addictive-- i found myself using it very night, even when i was tired, and had tomorrow off. ie: why not take the great pill?

by the way, i've (and others) found that it give memory loss.
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hey, you know what helps me sleep through the night-- my antidepressents. depression can lead to sleplessness.

i would advise you see a doctor and ask him about all this.

[xadrez]

Used to have this problem. Heres how I fixed it.

1)Exercise. If you already go to the gym, go twice as often. If you only do aerobic stuff, add weights, if you only lift, add aerobics. Go as hard as you can, at all times. Couple this with never taking elevators, and walking as much as possible instead of using cars, pub. transportation.

2)Get a TV in your bedroom if you dont already have one. When you are getting into bed find something semi-mundane, but interesting nonetheless. Sportcenter is like an insomniac's manna. Also, cooking shows, the weather channel and similar programming work. Just make sure its nothing captivating like a movie, or a show with a plot.
Turn the timer on the TV on so it shuts off after a certain amount of time.

3)Have a nightcap, or if you prefer not to drink, a glass of milk.

After your body gets used to getting back to sleep at earlier hours, youll find that you wont necessarily need to go through these motions anymore.