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Family Ties Forever! · 03-16-2016, 07:41 AM

What do you do when you can't sleep? Just wondering. I know some people get insomnia. As you can probably guess I can't sleep.

KurtfromPitts · 03-16-2016, 11:24 AM

I read books.

Bonniegirl · 03-16-2016, 12:57 PM

Insomnia sucks!! Sorry you aren't sleeping well. That happens to me sometimes. I usually go on the internet!

opus · 03-16-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

What do you do when you can't sleep?

Honestly, I just toss and turn. Eventually, sleep happens.

OH Nuts! · 03-16-2016, 02:59 PM

1-Eat protein esp. turkey. 2-Go onto you tube 3-If I have to go to bed SUPER EARLY for an unusual work event (like when I had to get up at 3:30 am once) I take a half dose of a night time cold capsule. It takes me right out in about 40 min - but I VERY RARELY do this - maybe once every 18 months.

Bonniegirl · 03-16-2016, 03:22 PM

I have Hydroxyzine prescribed to me, but it doesn't really work. They refuse to give me anything stronger anymore for sleep!! Sometimes, esp. if I feel a little cold coming on and I can't sleep, I take some NyQuil!

Zoneboy · 03-16-2016, 03:41 PM

I put on a CD and I'm usually in dreamland within 15-30 minutes.

Janice · 03-16-2016, 04:09 PM

If I have nothing to do the next day, I just relax, get on the web or watch tv. If I have an appointment or friends with plans, I just hate the feeling, especially when I used to work.

The best thing to do is try to relax and tell yourself that it's not the end of the world to face a day with no sleep although it often feels that way. Insomnia is terrible. I do find that I sleep better as I get older.

AB · 03-16-2016, 04:51 PM

I watch a boring cable news channel & it puts me right to sleep but make sure the volume is on really low or a loud commercial will wake you right up.

shotzette · 03-16-2016, 05:31 PM

I'm sorry that you are dealing with insomnia, Jenny. A little is annoying and frustrating, but long term insomnia can wreak havoc on your health, mental and physical.

Don't watch TV, play on your smart phone, or use the internet. The blue light is too stimulating. Real a "real" book for a while.

I've had luck using mini, and I mean, mini doses of Z Quil. I've also recently started small doses of melatonin which work as well. It's hard to get the right balance of something that will help me versus something that will turn me into a cranky zombie the next day.

I've also heard that doing leg lift in your bed, or getting up and doing some squats help as well, but I haven't had success with either.

Good luck, I hope you are able to get some quality rest soon.

Family Ties Forever! · 03-16-2016, 06:15 PM

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. :hugs:

TVFactFan · 03-16-2016, 07:30 PM

Close my eyes and think about something pleasant like maybe interactions at my job with a woman I have a crush on

Once I do that I am out like a light

Svenfan1234 · 03-16-2016, 07:47 PM

I usually try to imagine stuff that I find pleasant and then I fall right to sleep.

Fleet · 03-16-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KurtfromPitts

I read books.

Me, too.

It usually works.

Radiowave · 03-22-2016, 12:46 PM

Try to think about smth pleasant and sleep at last

But if it doesn't help I read, watch movies or chat with my friends

03-16-2016, 07:41 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	What do you do when you can't sleep? What do you do when you can't sleep? Just wondering. I know some people get insomnia. As you can probably guess I can't sleep.
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OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	1-Eat protein esp. turkey. 2-Go onto you tube 3-If I have to go to bed SUPER EARLY for an unusual work event (like when I had to get up at 3:30 am once) I take a half dose of a night time cold capsule. It takes me right out in about 40 min - but I VERY RARELY do this - maybe once every 18 months.
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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	I put on a CD and I'm usually in dreamland within 15-30 minutes.
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Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	I usually try to imagine stuff that I find pleasant and then I fall right to sleep.
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Radiowave Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 11, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 80	Try to think about smth pleasant and sleep at last But if it doesn't help I read, watch movies or chat with my friends
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03-16-2016, 11:24 AM	#2
KurtfromPitts Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 1,535	I read books.

03-16-2016, 12:57 PM	#3
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,786	Insomnia sucks!! Sorry you aren't sleeping well. That happens to me sometimes. I usually go on the internet!

03-16-2016, 03:22 PM	#6
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,786	I have Hydroxyzine prescribed to me, but it doesn't really work. They refuse to give me anything stronger anymore for sleep!! Sometimes, esp. if I feel a little cold coming on and I can't sleep, I take some NyQuil!

03-16-2016, 04:09 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	If I have nothing to do the next day, I just relax, get on the web or watch tv. If I have an appointment or friends with plans, I just hate the feeling, especially when I used to work. The best thing to do is try to relax and tell yourself that it's not the end of the world to face a day with no sleep although it often feels that way. Insomnia is terrible. I do find that I sleep better as I get older.

03-16-2016, 04:51 PM	#9
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I watch a boring cable news channel & it puts me right to sleep but make sure the volume is on really low or a loud commercial will wake you right up.

03-16-2016, 05:31 PM	#10
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	I'm sorry that you are dealing with insomnia, Jenny. A little is annoying and frustrating, but long term insomnia can wreak havoc on your health, mental and physical. Don't watch TV, play on your smart phone, or use the internet. The blue light is too stimulating. Real a "real" book for a while. I've had luck using mini, and I mean, mini doses of Z Quil. I've also recently started small doses of melatonin which work as well. It's hard to get the right balance of something that will help me versus something that will turn me into a cranky zombie the next day. I've also heard that doing leg lift in your bed, or getting up and doing some squats help as well, but I haven't had success with either. Good luck, I hope you are able to get some quality rest soon.

03-16-2016, 06:15 PM	#11
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Thanks everyone for your thoughts. :hugs:

03-16-2016, 07:30 PM	#12
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,065	Close my eyes and think about something pleasant like maybe interactions at my job with a woman I have a crush on Once I do that I am out like a light