insomnia (metal, quote)

Spike*Spiegel · 10-24-2005, 01:47 PM

i got prescribed to 20mg of ambien before bed so i just drift off every night...

Fenixpunk · 10-24-2005, 01:48 PM

Sleeping pills can help in some cases, but they are not a cure for insomnia. They're only a temporary form of relief. They're best used for only a few days. Regular use can lead to rebound insomnia. This occurs when a person quits taking sleeping pills and his or her insomnia comes back.

Tips to help you sleep

*Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark

*Take a warm bath and then read for 10 minutes every night before going to bed. Soon you'll connect these activities with sleeping, and doing them will help make you sleepy.

*Use the bedroom only for sleeping or having sex. Don't eat, talk on the phone or watch TV while you're in bed.

*Avoid or limit your use of caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate), decongestants, and tobacco.

*Exercise more often, but don't exercise within a few hours before going to bed.

*Learn to reduce or manage the stress in your life.

*Don't lie in bed worrying about things. Set aside another time just for worrying. For example, spend 30 minutes after dinner writing down what's worrying you and what you can do about it.

*Try eating a light snack before going to bed, but don't eat too much right before bedtime. A glass of warm milk or some cheese and crackers may be all you need.

*Don't nap during the day if naps seem to make your insomnia worse.

Ma Cherie · 10-24-2005, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenixpunk

Sleeping pills can help in some cases, but they are not a cure for insomnia. They're only a temporary form of relief. They're best used for only a few days. Regular use can lead to rebound insomnia. This occurs when a person quits taking sleeping pills and his or her insomnia comes back.

Tips to help you sleep

*Avoid or limit your use of caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate), decongestants, and tobacco.

*Exercise more often, but don't exercise within a few hours before going to bed.

*Learn to reduce or manage the stress in your life.

*Don't lie in bed worrying about things. Set aside another time just for worrying. For example, spend 30 minutes after dinner writing down what's worrying you and what you can do about it.

*Try eating a light snack before going to bed, but don't eat too much right before bedtime. A glass of warm milk or some cheese and crackers may be all you need.

*Don't nap during the day if naps seem to make your insomnia worse.

yes these do work, i haven't had it as bad since i've been following some of these.

Spike*Spiegel · 10-24-2005, 02:02 PM

well, i havent really had trouble falling alseep in months (i can sleep just fine without pills) but ambien has a fun narcotic-like affect on you. sometimes you see double. mostly though, you just feel like youve knocked back a few drinks

Urban Hat€monger ? · 10-24-2005, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike*Spiegel

well, i havent really had trouble falling alseep in months (i can sleep just fine without pills) but ambien has a fun narcotic-like affect on you. sometimes you see double. mostly though, you just feel like youve knocked back a few drinks

It`s even more fun when you HAVE knocked a few drinks with it & you`re on the phone

anticipation · 10-24-2005, 02:34 PM

Have you tried counting sheep?

adidasss · 10-24-2005, 02:40 PM

last night i didn't sleep at all...i was still posting at 6:30am...then i gave it another go....didn't happen..then at 7:00am i just got up , took a shover and went to the store as if i had slept.....i did manage to get a nap in the afternoon so i'm hoping i made a full circle....if not....i bought some herbal pills....

jibber · 10-24-2005, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenixpunk

*Learn to reduce or manage the stress in your life.

*Don't lie in bed worrying about things. Set aside another time just for worrying. For example, spend 30 minutes after dinner writing down what's worrying you and what you can do about it.

WAY easier said than done.

PerFeCTioNThrUSileNCe · 10-24-2005, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenixpunk

*Try eating a light snack before going to bed, but don't eat too much right before bedtime. A glass of warm milk or some cheese and crackers may be all you need.

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warm milk would make my insomnia worse because i'd be up all night losing it.

Ma Cherie · 10-25-2005, 10:36 AM

i listen to classical music to go to sleep, the softness makes me sleepy

10-24-2005, 01:48 PM	#22 (permalink)
Fenixpunk The Erroneous Hoodlum Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Side Phoenix Posts: 2,057	Sleeping pills can help in some cases, but they are not a cure for insomnia. They're only a temporary form of relief. They're best used for only a few days. Regular use can lead to rebound insomnia. This occurs when a person quits taking sleeping pills and his or her insomnia comes back. Tips to help you sleep Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark Take a warm bath and then read for 10 minutes every night before going to bed. Soon you'll connect these activities with sleeping, and doing them will help make you sleepy. Use the bedroom only for sleeping or having sex. Don't eat, talk on the phone or watch TV while you're in bed. Avoid or limit your use of caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate), decongestants, and tobacco. Exercise more often, but don't exercise within a few hours before going to bed. Learn to reduce or manage the stress in your life. Don't lie in bed worrying about things. Set aside another time just for worrying. For example, spend 30 minutes after dinner writing down what's worrying you and what you can do about it. Try eating a light snack before going to bed, but don't eat too much right before bedtime. A glass of warm milk or some cheese and crackers may be all you need. *Don't nap during the day if naps seem to make your insomnia worse. __________________ This message has been approved by Shawn Erroneous - The Declaimed

10-24-2005, 02:40 PM	#27 (permalink)
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10-25-2005, 10:36 AM	#30 (permalink)
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10-24-2005, 01:47 PM	#21 (permalink)
Spike*Spiegel Five Feet of Fury Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: suburbanite Posts: 761	i got prescribed to 20mg of ambien before bed so i just drift off every night...

10-24-2005, 02:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
Spike*Spiegel Five Feet of Fury Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: suburbanite Posts: 761	well, i havent really had trouble falling alseep in months (i can sleep just fine without pills) but ambien has a fun narcotic-like affect on you. sometimes you see double. mostly though, you just feel like youve knocked back a few drinks

10-24-2005, 02:34 PM	#26 (permalink)
anticipation Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,565	Have you tried counting sheep?