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  1. dawbg3 dawbg3 is offline

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:08am)

    So in the past month my ability to sleep has gone to shit. It started with me rolling around in bed for an hour before I fell asleep and has progressivly gotten worse.

    In the last week its reached the point where on monday night i layed in bed for 6 hours trying to fall asleep before i gave up and got out of bed. I get decent sleep that night since i hadnt slept in so long, but now again tonight i tried to sleep, got to bed at 1 but i couldnt sleep and now im back here.

    Wtf's wrong with me is there anyway to fix it without sleeping meds id like to try and avoid them if i can.
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:09am) in reply to dawbg3

    doomed
  3. Chazmental Chazmental is offline Thief

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:13am) in reply to bluefront

    My sleep is getting worse. I use to go to sleep at 1 and get up at 6. Over the last few months it has progressed to laying down by 1-2 and NOT falling asleep until 3-4 and still getting up at 6. I refuse to take meds of any type for it.
  4. Defndrofangels Defndrofangels is offline

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:13am) in reply to bluefront

    That sucks bro...maybe it's something psychological? Sometimes when I can't sleep it's because I start thinking about stuff. Future stuff, past stuff just stuff that keeps my head thinking and awake.
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:17am) in reply to dawbg3

    thinking is def my problem when falling asleep. i can think away an hour with no problem. then i just somehow force myself to stop,scare myself asleep or whatnot, and ill finally just relax and dooze away..... . most issues are meaningless, but damn it sucks when u are just focused and thinking and your mind wont let u relax!
  6. Chazmental Chazmental is offline Thief

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:18am) in reply to bluefront

    Thats pretty much it.
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:23am) in reply to dawbg3

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  8. Curtass Curtass is offline

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:27am) in reply to dawbg3

    Sleep is overated...I only sleep 3 to 4 hours everyday and my body functions normally
  9. dawbg3 dawbg3 is offline

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 3:32am) in reply to dawbg3

    I think about random shit alot at night to but i cant make it stop usually i just end up dozing off and falling asleep, but that doesnt even happen anymore
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  10. RiverRejas RiverRejas is offline

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 6:37am) in reply to dawbg3

    I used to have sleeping problems, then I started taking some Ambien...
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 7:03am) in reply to dawbg3

    yea this thread i agree w 100%, my sleep pattern has been so messed up recently, i guess its cause im always up playing cards at night and dont end up getting to sleep around 4-5 in the morning, sometimes worse, and ive even stopped playing so late but i still cant manage to fall asleep, ill just put on a movie and roll around for awhile...

    long story short if any1 does have any reccomendations let me know

    edit: obv theres a reason im up at 8 typing this, cause i havent been able to fall asleep lol
  12. that1chic that1chic is offline

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 7:05am) in reply to dawbg3

    i suggest you start smoking pot and drinking hot, decaf tea before sleep. works like a charm.
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 7:29am) in reply to dawbg3

    Exercise a few hours before bed.
  14. Glo4m Glo4m is offline Confess to me

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 7:59am) in reply to pistol45

    You should create an alternate ego inside your brain that will flip on like a switch at night and while your dayself will think he's "asleep," your nightself will be out doing some crazy cool shit that will come back to amaze/haunt you later when you figure it all out.

    We shall name your alternate persona "Tyler Durden."
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 8:20am) in reply to dawbg3

    I have had this same problem since I was 16 years old. Sleeping pills work but can cause unhealthy side effects. Good for that "I have to sleep tonight" nights.

    Long term exercise 3 hours before bed time. (people say 2 hours, but does that mean finish at 2 hours or start? I moved to 3 hours)

    You can also add something like this:

    http://www.brookstone.com/store/prod...ct_code=589796

    What this does is block out background sounds. Wind, house settling, little noises that keep you awake are hidden behind the rythmic sound of the machine.

    That's about all I can give you. If you find a solution let me know, boy do I need it.
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 8:37am) in reply to dawbg3

    I used to need alcohol to go to sleep then my health was deteriorating (sp), once I stopped drinking I could not sleep at all either, due to my mind thinking about LIFE.

    Then my gf told me to take Melatonin. Its all natural and not habit forming. I spoke to my doc about it and he agreed.

    It works for me. Its cheap and again..all natural.

    Sandman_Good. (literally)
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 10:16am) in reply to RiverRejas

     
    Originally Posted by RiverRejas View Post

    I used to have sleeping problems, then I started taking some Ambien...

    I used to take this as well but it fucked me up the next morning. My problem with sleeping was always I couldnt shut my mind off at night. Doctor took me off of Ambien and put me on Prozac. Sleep like a baby with no hang over the next day.

    Make sure you cut out all caffine and maybe exercise a hour or so before bed?
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 11:02am) in reply to R_U_Nuts

    Melatonin works well. Or 10 shots of whiskey
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 11:17am) in reply to xxACES UPxx

    marijuana anyone?
    swag def puts u to sleep
  20. AmSlim22 AmSlim22 is offline

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 11:59am) in reply to LazyA08

    there was just a really big full moon lately and i have heard this effects people's sleep patterns alot.

    also caffeine should really be stopped at like 3-4pm.

    i have def had times where my mind races and can't get to sleep for the life of me. (so crazy that a doctor would prescribe a drug to treat this since based on replies it seems kinda normal)

    i would just try to get a relaxing nite time pattern going. maybe drink some tea, listen to some music and read or watch a movie. my parents also used to give us warm milk.
     
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 12:01pm) in reply to dawbg3

    I do the same thing, stuck thinking about crap for hours, next thing u know its 4 am or something

    prob could take something for it, but i dont take meds for pretty much anything, let alone to fall asleep

    reading usually helps me
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 12:04pm) in reply to xxACES UPxx

     
    Originally Posted by xxACES UPxx View Post


    Melatonin works well. Or 10 shots of whiskey

    Only problem with melatonin is that it gives lots of people very, very vivid dreams. Pretty crazy actually. I started taking that sleepmd crap a month or so ago, and melatonin is the main ingredient in that. I had taken straight melatonin before, but I'm liking the sleepmd more. It keeps me asleep, unlike things like tylenol pm etc that just put you to sleep.
     
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 12:06pm) in reply to bonkey

    Alcohol and/or Weed should do the trick.
  24. Mr Galt Mr Galt is offline sister-in-law's a ho

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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 12:11pm) in reply to YouAreWet

    *posts the "beating the drum" animated gif*
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    Dec 18th, 2008 (12/18/2008 12:16pm) in reply to Mr Galt

    Keep the book The Histories by Hertodus next to your bed. Read until drowsy.
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