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Post by nickcave on Apr 16, 2019 11:38:36 GMT -5
I've been dealing with some pretty bad insomnia as of late and I was looking for some advise for what to do when it comes on for those that deal with it. Especially for tips on how to get through the day when you're running or low or no sleep. I went to bed at 12:30 last night and woke up at 4:30 and never could fall back asleep again.
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Post by cactussam on Apr 16, 2019 12:00:52 GMT -5
After struggling for years I found making sure to get daily exercise really helped. I tend to be one that playing a bit of a mindless video game like a lego game or if I'm leveling up in rpg to just do that.
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Post by Paul on Apr 16, 2019 12:00:59 GMT -5
1. Set a regimented sleep schedule and stick to it. For example, be in bed at 9:30 every night with lights off and your eyes closed. 2. No caffeine after about 3 PM. 3. Try taking 5 to 10mg of melatonin about an hour before bedtime. 4. Take distractions out of your bedroom (TV, computer, phone, etc). Your bedroom should be a place of peace and quiet and sanctuary. 5. Make sure the room is as dark and quiet as you need it to be. 6. Get daily exercise so you're physically tired at the end of the day. 7. Talk to your Primary Care Physician.
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Post by The 1Watcher Experience on Apr 16, 2019 12:07:03 GMT -5
I’ve always had insomnia. I’ve lifted weights for years but it still doesn’t help me sleep. It seems like nothing tires me out sometimes. I’ve had a rough time getting through a work day without sleep. I would eat something light every three or four hours to boost my energy. That works for me.
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Post by Nr1Humanoid on Apr 16, 2019 12:19:14 GMT -5
I have heard taking a shower an hour or so before bed helps you sleep. Especially as it keep your sheets clean, which also helps.
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Post by Fade is a CodyCryBaby on Apr 16, 2019 12:19:37 GMT -5
Struggled all my life. I run five miles every day and it’s still not bulletproof so my main suggestions are:
- Wake up f***ing ridiculously early and try to autocorrect your schedule. - Start exercising. Any kind. Cardio would be ideal. But any does. Try to do 30, better is you can gradually increase it - No caffeine, no sugar and take this seriously.
And as for the days where you’re running on barely any sleep...I’ve had that due to work and just my natural insomniac tendencies so I don’t know what to advise other than staying the f*** away from Energy Drinks because they will f***ing gut your body.
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Post by Paul on Apr 16, 2019 12:27:52 GMT -5
I have heard taking a shower an hour or so before bed helps you sleep. Especially as it keep your sheets clean, which also helps. This is a really good idea. The heat helps relax your muscles and is very soothing.
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Post by Hot Noodle Truck on Apr 16, 2019 17:00:03 GMT -5
Lot of really good advice in here. I think the exercise thing is a big one. I've been out of work for a year now due to illness and not being as active has killed my sleep schedule. Restless night energy sucks.
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Post by EvenBaldobombHasAJob on Apr 17, 2019 5:11:16 GMT -5
1. Set a regimented sleep schedule and stick to it. For example, be in bed at 9:30 every night with lights off and your eyes closed. 2. No caffeine after about 3 PM. 3. Try taking 5 to 10mg of melatonin about an hour before bedtime. 4. Take distractions out of your bedroom (TV, computer, phone, etc). Your bedroom should be a place of peace and quiet and sanctuary. 5. Make sure the room is as dark and quiet as you need it to be. 6. Get daily exercise so you're physically tired at the end of the day. 7. Talk to your Primary Care Physician. Literally everything on this list. I've had chronic insomnia for years and this is my advice. I also advise not watching tv or playing video games right before bed. Read a book instead.
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Post by Paul on Apr 17, 2019 7:34:04 GMT -5
Here's another idea. Try listening to soothing music or nature sounds for an hour or so before you go to bed to help you relax, clear your mind, and lower your heart rate.
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Post by Evil Homer on Apr 17, 2019 9:31:48 GMT -5
I struggled with it for years , went into work a few times with 0 sleep - and lost a job over it . The only thing that has ever helped is cardio. 40-45 mins around 5 pm , and in bed by 11 or so - fall asleep around 1130 . I drink only 1 cup of coffee first thing in the morning.
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Apr 17, 2019 19:00:21 GMT -5
Been fighting insomnia for over 30 years.
Some things that have helped me.
1.make your bed as comfortable as you can. 2.as others have said try to go-to bed the same time each night. 3.if you lay down to sleep and aren't asleep in 30 minutes,get up out of bed and do something for 30 minutes. Then lay back down. 4.If it gets real bad go see a doctor. I got prescribed Trazadone over 10 years ago. It is cheap,has very few side effects and works for me most nights.
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Post by Sephiroth on Apr 17, 2019 19:27:23 GMT -5
1. Set a regimented sleep schedule and stick to it. For example, be in bed at 9:30 every night with lights off and your eyes closed. 2. No caffeine after about 3 PM. 3. Try taking 5 to 10mg of melatonin about an hour before bedtime. 4. Take distractions out of your bedroom (TV, computer, phone, etc). Your bedroom should be a place of peace and quiet and sanctuary. 5. Make sure the room is as dark and quiet as you need it to be. 6. Get daily exercise so you're physically tired at the end of the day. 7. Talk to your Primary Care Physician. Add on: reduce exposure to artificial light as you approach bedtime. Your brain is naturally triggered to get ready to shut down as it grows darker, but if you are being bombarded by bright and artificial light your brain gets confused and thinks it is still daytime. As you get toward bedtime, turn off the tv and computer and start dimming the lights.
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Post by Paul on Apr 17, 2019 19:35:47 GMT -5
1. Set a regimented sleep schedule and stick to it. For example, be in bed at 9:30 every night with lights off and your eyes closed. 2. No caffeine after about 3 PM. 3. Try taking 5 to 10mg of melatonin about an hour before bedtime. 4. Take distractions out of your bedroom (TV, computer, phone, etc). Your bedroom should be a place of peace and quiet and sanctuary. 5. Make sure the room is as dark and quiet as you need it to be. 6. Get daily exercise so you're physically tired at the end of the day. 7. Talk to your Primary Care Physician. Add on: reduce exposure to artificial light as you approach bedtime. Your brain is naturally triggered to get ready to shut down as it grows darker, but if you are being bombarded by bright and artificial light your brain gets confused and thinks it is still daytime. As you get toward bedtime, turn off the tv and computer and start dimming the lights. Good idea. I think they make special filters you can put on computer screens to block out certain light on the spectrum.
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Post by fw91 on Apr 17, 2019 19:46:44 GMT -5
Find a Shark Tank marathon on tv. It takes your mind off things, but isn’t really compelling enough to keep you up after a while
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Post by schizo on Apr 17, 2019 20:10:31 GMT -5
Watch a Baron Corbin Match
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Post by Paul on Apr 17, 2019 21:34:43 GMT -5
Find a Shark Tank marathon on tv. It takes your mind off things, but isn’t really compelling enough to keep you up after a while I watch infomercials and they have the same effect on me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2019 22:18:18 GMT -5
I got real sick a little more than a year ago and had a bunch of surgeries and I’ve had issues with insomnia ever since I workout every day,I go for long walks and also runs all in an effort to exhaust myself and I go to bed at the same time every night showering before and I’m wide awake.My Doctors have tried multiple prescription sleep aids and no luck the only time I feel like I can sleep is during the day when I actually have to do stuff like work and even then if I do get some sleep it’s 15-20 minutes tops followed by 2 or 3 hours of staring at the ceiling to then get about 15-20 minutes more of sleep and when I do get sleep I usually wake up feeling worse than if I didn’t sleep at all cause its not a restful sleep.
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