Help a dude get to sleep!

Borealis · 08-10-2010, 07:03 AM

So I've been struck by insomnia. Or not. Point is, I haven't had more than two hours of sleep for the past three days. I've tried the ususal sleeping aids and the like, no caffine after six and whatnot, but it's having no effect. Figured I'd ask here: What do you do you get to sleep?

Nikose Tyris · 08-10-2010, 08:20 AM

I usually drink two cups of coffee about an hour before bed; if that's not available, I'll drink a red bull. It puts me right out.

Krylo · 08-10-2010, 08:48 AM

What are you telling this poor man, Nikose?

Is this like the thing I used to do in computer help threads with magnets but applied to insomnia?

Nikose Tyris · 08-10-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krylo

What are you telling this poor man, Nikose?

Is this like the thing I used to do in computer help threads with magnets but applied to insomnia?

Honestly, I've been drinking so much caffiene for so long that I'm actually shaky and unable to sleep until I drink a cup of coffee or have a coke or two.

However in this case yeah magnets on your monitor.

Edit: Damn, this is the first time I've been unable to rep you because I repped you too recently. >.> Stop saying shit I agree with.

Toast · 08-10-2010, 09:09 AM

What's the temperature like in your room? Do you have any ceiling/box fans to help circulate air and keep it cooler? I know for me I always have a hard time sleeping when it gets too hot, like this time of year when the ac in my apartment isn't working.

Stop trying to fall asleep, just let it happen. On average, it takes about twenty minutes to fall asleep. Try attending only to your breathing. You probably won't fall asleep while doing that, but afterwards it should be easier to fall asleep.

I've heard it recommended to tense and then relax your muscles in groups. Start with your feet and work your way up. Tense your muscles for about 5-10 seconds and then relax.

Is anything bothering you? Has something new or unexpected happened? Something expected, but dreaded? Again for me, I have a really hard time getting much sleep when I know I have to be at work at 5 or 6am the next day.

What's your sleep schedule like? Do you have a regular bedtime/ wake time during the week and change it for the weekends? This is generally a bad idea as you're resetting your circadian rhythm not once, but twice (Friday and Sunday) in a short period of time, which can lead to low quality sleep more than insomnia, but still.

The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk · 08-10-2010, 10:55 AM

Have a wank.

MuMu · 08-10-2010, 11:25 AM

I'm quite stressed which makes sleeping a hassle sometimes so a bottle of a cider tends to help.

Passion fruit juice is a decent non-alcoholic substitute.

Sky Warrior Bob · 08-10-2010, 12:07 PM

Well if I really can't get to sleep, I just take a hot shower & I'm able to get right back to bed. Really helps when I'm trying to sleep in the wrong time zone.

And it couldn't hurt if you start putting ear plugs in to tune out as much noise as possible. They don't cancel noise entirely, so your alarm should still be able to wake you, but a car just passing by shouldn't.

SWB

Borealis · 08-10-2010, 12:14 PM

It's actually really cool in there, comfortable. I'll try out the suggestions, except Nikose's, 'cause you know. Many thanks for the help, and I'll post again after tonight and tell how it went!
Life's going really well right now, actually, so it's not stress.

krogothwolf · 08-10-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk

Have a wank.

Better yet, have sex!

08-10-2010, 07:03 AM	#1
Borealis Questionable Content Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 75	Help a dude get to sleep! So I've been struck by insomnia. Or not. Point is, I haven't had more than two hours of sleep for the past three days. I've tried the ususal sleeping aids and the like, no caffine after six and whatnot, but it's having no effect. Figured I'd ask here: What do you do you get to sleep?

08-10-2010, 08:48 AM	#3
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	What are you telling this poor man, Nikose? Is this like the thing I used to do in computer help threads with magnets but applied to insomnia? __________________ I am very tired.

08-10-2010, 09:09 AM	#5
Toast Existential Toast Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	What's the temperature like in your room? Do you have any ceiling/box fans to help circulate air and keep it cooler? I know for me I always have a hard time sleeping when it gets too hot, like this time of year when the ac in my apartment isn't working. Stop trying to fall asleep, just let it happen. On average, it takes about twenty minutes to fall asleep. Try attending only to your breathing. You probably won't fall asleep while doing that, but afterwards it should be easier to fall asleep. I've heard it recommended to tense and then relax your muscles in groups. Start with your feet and work your way up. Tense your muscles for about 5-10 seconds and then relax. Is anything bothering you? Has something new or unexpected happened? Something expected, but dreaded? Again for me, I have a really hard time getting much sleep when I know I have to be at work at 5 or 6am the next day. What's your sleep schedule like? Do you have a regular bedtime/ wake time during the week and change it for the weekends? This is generally a bad idea as you're resetting your circadian rhythm not once, but twice (Friday and Sunday) in a short period of time, which can lead to low quality sleep more than insomnia, but still. __________________ “How dare you! How dare you stand there acting like your brand of suffering is worse than anybody else’s. Well, I guess that’s the only way you can justify treating the rest of us like dirt.” ~ Major Margaret Houlihan (Mash) “If we’re going to be damned, let’s be damned for what we really are.” ~ Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

08-10-2010, 12:07 PM	#8
Sky Warrior Bob bOB iZ brOkeN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a nice place to visit... Posts: 3,755	Well if I really can't get to sleep, I just take a hot shower & I'm able to get right back to bed. Really helps when I'm trying to sleep in the wrong time zone. And it couldn't hurt if you start putting ear plugs in to tune out as much noise as possible. They don't cancel noise entirely, so your alarm should still be able to wake you, but a car just passing by shouldn't. SWB __________________ :bmage: Because breakdancing is evil, and so am I, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... You are in error. No one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation. Yes I know the breakdancing BM link doesn't work, and I don't care.

08-10-2010, 11:25 AM	#7
MuMu Rocky Wrench Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rio Posts: 1,197	I'm quite stressed which makes sleeping a hassle sometimes so a bottle of a cider tends to help. Passion fruit juice is a decent non-alcoholic substitute.

08-10-2010, 12:14 PM	#9
Borealis Questionable Content Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 75	It's actually really cool in there, comfortable. I'll try out the suggestions, except Nikose's, 'cause you know. Many thanks for the help, and I'll post again after tonight and tell how it went! Life's going really well right now, actually, so it's not stress.