eating a light meal within an hour or two before bed seems to be good, too, in my case. Consulting with credible (bonafide) health care professionals is always good practice, too, as was mentioned by Lady Lee.
Insomniacs...your tricks for staying asleep?
by restrangled 73 Replies latest jw friends
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BurnTheShips
35 is not middle aged.
No it isn't.
BTS ( a 35yo IT guy)
PS. Sex and a snack helps with sleep. And Ambien puts me out like a light.
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BurnTheShips
I'm such an insomniac. Always had been. It was useful during my days as a recording engineer.
I did everything recommended. Well one day I tried marijuana for the first time in 20 years. Slept the whole night. Got a Dr's note and that's what I do. In the morning I rarely buy coffee. I used to buy a venti latte every morning. 20 oz of coffee.
There's no hangover and I can function great
California: It isn't all bad, is it?
BTS
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BurnTheShips
I'm such an insomniac. Always had been. It was useful during my days as a recording engineer.
I did everything recommended. Well one day I tried marijuana for the first time in 20 years. Slept the whole night. Got a Dr's note and that's what I do. In the morning I rarely buy coffee. I used to buy a venti latte every morning. 20 oz of coffee.
There's no hangover and I can function great
California: It isn't all bad, is it?
BTS
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BurnTheShips
And NEVER EVER take it if you have been drinking alcohol!
That's the only way I take it, Scotch and wash it down along with a Vicoden. That is the only way I can deal with going to sleep after Beks' midnight posts.
BTS
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rebel8
Alcohol disturbs sleep pattern by helping you fall asleep but hindering your ability to stay asleep.
Things that help me--
A carb snack at bedtime
A warm bath (physiologically helps you fall asleep)
No noise
Do a "fall asleep routine" each night (routines tell the body it's time to sleep)--i.e., take bath, drink Sleepy Time tea, read for 30 minutes, lay down
Listen to relaxing music (no singing, words distract me)
Deep breathing
Relaxation techniques
A spritz of lavendar on my pillow
A Benadryl if that doesn't work (I'll take 50 mg if I'm having an unusually bad bout of insomnia, but then there's the hangover)
Also the things that help everything--get enough exercise, eat properly, take vitamins, etc.
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beksbks
That is the only way I can deal with going to sleep after Beks' midnight posts.
BTS
Ohhh Burn, do I get you all hot and bothered?
Was it the bundling?
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Spike Tassel
I'm glad you 2 can communicate well on JWN, at least
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startingovernow
To answer your question about the brand: Peter Gillhman's Natural Vitality; Natural Calm. You should be able to find it at any general vitamin store, health food stores, or on-line.
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journey-on
Burns...please please don't take Ambien CR with alcohol. I know personally of someone that had been doing that for years, then suddenly one night, that person did not wake up.