Cures for insomnia... [Archive] - Tactics Arena Community Forums

Megabyte

04-17-2005, 06:35 AM

I've had a slight case of insomnia since Thurs.

Currently hitting the 80'th hour since sleep.
This happens sometimes in the student/musician lifestyle, and I'm not overly concerned about it.

My cures for insomenia:
-Good jog EARLY in the morning. Its about 5:30 am here. I'd already be jogging if it were brighter out. I'll give it 30 more minutes, then do a 10k probably. Other vigorous excercise can also do this. The sheer exhaustion pushes out the insomnia.
- Intellectual stimulation and snacking. Whatever the health ppl say, nothing cures it for me better then doing a little reading/work and having a snack then crashing.

However, these systems havn't been effective the last 3 days. Are there any suggestions out there?

edit: 2 things,
1. No, I'm not simply asking here out of random desperation. I've put this on a few boards I frequent where there are college aged people. They are more knowing and sometimes have some good ideas.
2. No, I'm not seeing a doctor unless it lasts till Tues...mostly because I hav to do a performance on Wed and need to sleep Tues.

Hellblazer

04-17-2005, 06:59 AM

Drink warm milk before going to bed. It always worked for me.

Ignition

04-17-2005, 07:23 AM

Bye tranqulizer darts

Hellblazer

04-17-2005, 07:25 AM

Bye tranqulizer darts
Why say bye to them? They're not going anywhere. :p

wolf rayne {D}

04-17-2005, 07:26 AM

....get drunk, and by headache meds for the next morning :O

Ignition

04-17-2005, 07:26 AM

Why say bye to them? They're not going anywhere. :p

Oh but they are...?
Dude its in my siggy, I'm not very bright. leave me alone

Hellblazer

04-17-2005, 07:29 AM

Oh but they are...?
Dude its in my siggy, I'm not very bright. leave me alone
Chill, just making a little joke. Didn't mean to affect you like that.

Ignition

04-17-2005, 07:30 AM

I didn't, I was comely stating.

Foundation

04-17-2005, 08:25 AM

take sum pills

wolf rayne {D}

04-17-2005, 08:45 AM

i like pills :confused: :confused: :wacko:

bludhoundz

04-17-2005, 08:57 AM

These blue and yellow purple pills..

Kyir

04-17-2005, 08:58 AM

the only reson i cna never sleep pis if i feel ive done nothing, when that happens, i useally go to my basemment and Map a Konfuze game, or beat a n00b here

wolf rayne {D}

04-17-2005, 08:59 AM

These blue and yellow purple pills..
thats a good song!

ck1

04-17-2005, 08:59 AM

Just go to a doctor. :rolleyes:

Or hold a large piece of wood above your head, drop it, and see what happens. :cool:

Kyir

04-17-2005, 09:00 AM

i kick hampters :confused:

ck1

04-17-2005, 09:02 AM

*gasp*!!!!! :eek:

I eat Kyirs. (>'.')>

wolf rayne {D}

04-17-2005, 09:03 AM

ck1, your banner is freakin awsome...
that is all.

ck1

04-17-2005, 09:05 AM

:cool:

Hellblazer

04-17-2005, 09:18 AM

Indeed it is. I like all the e-mail banners as well. :)

dirka dirka

04-17-2005, 09:49 AM

Two or Three Tylenol 500mg and about an hour. Out like a light(that takes an hour to turn off).

*The Nothing*

04-17-2005, 02:31 PM

Just take a handful of Xanax purple footballs and you'll sleep alllll night long. :D

Elentari

04-17-2005, 02:39 PM

Wow. This thread has been taken over by spammers. I'm sorry meg.

People! If you don't have any actual knowledge on the topic, and no helpful advice, don't respond! Seriously. It just makes you look really stupid.

Having said that, I've never had any trouble sleeping, and therefore don't know much about curing insomnia. Are you even looking at pills (Have you tried them?)? Or are you just looking at relatively natural methods.

*The Nothing*

04-17-2005, 02:41 PM

You should not worry about sleeping pills, you need to find some chill pills first. Hateful.

Jeffery

04-17-2005, 02:44 PM

As a true insomniac, I simply stay awake until I fall asleep. Of course, this means 5-6 hours sleep at most, and some days none at all.

*The Nothing*

04-17-2005, 02:46 PM

Well, i've been an insomniac for about 7 years now, and I sleep on average every 2 - 2 1/2 days. Sometimes I have spells where I actually sleep alot....it's wierd.

Elentari

04-17-2005, 02:46 PM

I wasn't specifically addressing you, nothing. I was referring to:

"ck1, your banner is freakin awsome...
that is all."

and the like. I didn't find my post to be hateful. Perhaps scathing, but rightly so. This is a slightly serious thread, and therefore deserves slightly serious answers. If you want to post something silly, that's perfectly fine. Just go to the Three Word Story, or somewhere similar.

Edit: There. I edited it some. Is it nice enough?

*The Nothing*

04-17-2005, 02:53 PM

Haha, I'm just messing with you. You know that.:)

Glamdring

04-17-2005, 03:05 PM

I've had a little trouble with insomnia, but I try to keep a fairly regular schedule, so I just lie in bed until I fall asleep. It's boring as heck, and sometimes I'm just staring, thinking, wriggling uncomfortably, until 4 AM, but eventually I fall asleep. Sometimes it's the same way the next night, but as long as I get a couple hours, I feel like I've done something.

Don't eat too much (and stay away from alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine) before going to bed, but don't go on an empty stomach. If you have a snack, wait about 30 minutes before trying to go to bed. Try some chamomile or catnip tea, and I've heard that warm milk really does do wonders. Siberian Ginseng is apparently good for sleep disorders, if you feel like a run to the health food or drug store.

If you want to go all out, go get some special oil from bath and body works, and do a little aromatherapy in your bath tub. If you end up falling asleep in the tub, well at least you're asleep :).

And I'm spent.

*The Nothing*

04-17-2005, 03:11 PM

Sounds like a plan, i'll try it!

Jeffery

04-17-2005, 03:13 PM

Glamdring

04-17-2005, 03:18 PM

That or sex.
I was trying to keep it clean, but he's right. That's actually a well-established method.

dirka dirka

04-17-2005, 03:24 PM

I tried Ambien for awhile, didn't work. Tylenol works like magic, no lie. I can't even use it for a pain killer, it puts me to sleep.

Megabyte

04-17-2005, 09:37 PM

Rawr, 100 hours now sleepless!!

wow, I didn't look in on this thread today, it got a lot of posts..and little topic, huzzah!

Anyways, yeah..pills. I'm anti-medication for a variety of reasons. I refuse to take 'em unless I absolutely must. Which means if I go to the doctor and he says this is the way to cure it...then I'll do it then (maybe). But, until that point, pills are out.

Yeah, caffeine has been out. And I don't smoke anymore, so thats out too. Oh well, I'm actually feeling kinda sleepy today, so maybe I'll be able to crash in a bit.

Warcow

04-17-2005, 09:41 PM

I don't suppose you have any cures for procrastination?

Or maybe a pill for a test that is bugging you to write it at 7:50 the morning after a Rugby tourny?

Megabyte

04-18-2005, 12:51 AM

swift kick in the pants, cow. Just a swift kick to the pants.

Glamdring

04-18-2005, 12:55 AM

or a swift slap by the trout masta, as the case may be.

How's that sleep problem working out for you mega?

I'm having a little trouble myself tonight, but I think it's mostly just that I don't feel like going to bed yet. I let ach go to sleep because he has to work early tomorrow, and now is getting 4 hours of sleep before a 16 hour day, and I even shut off aim so I wouldn't keep him up.

Of course now that I've done that I have no one to talk to -.-

AssassinOfLords

04-18-2005, 12:57 AM

I don't suppose this would be an innapropriate time to mention Si? Basically we decided that we should embrace our insomnia and get around to doing productive things during the day and playing the game at night. Of course there was always the suggestion of taking some NyQuil...

Medemia

04-18-2005, 01:02 AM

I'm actually surprised no one said something like "Read the entire Random Discussion thread" or "Read all the posts ever made by Jeffery," not that I would ever consider either of those boring enough to put me to sleep... it's just that's what I've heard from other posters that.. ummm... just ignore this post.

Glamdring

04-18-2005, 01:20 AM

If getting bored would really help, read the entire stickied banners request thread. That'll do it, and fast.

Tama Drummer

04-18-2005, 01:26 AM

For some reason, just watching tv will usually get me asleep. I think it's the sound, I like falling asleep to sound. Not annoying sound, just... sound.
Tried listening to music while attempting to go to sleep? That works for me as well. I guess I just fall asleep to sound.

Not sure if that works with insomnia, as I don't think I've ever really experienced that.

Megabyte

04-18-2005, 01:29 AM

or a swift slap by the trout masta, as the case may be.

How's that sleep problem working out for you mega?

rawr, still up, and still kickin. I anticipate a very long day tomorrow for my classes, lol.

I've kinda hit that mode where your not really awake or asleep...its interesting.

Jeffery

04-18-2005, 01:34 AM

Glamdring

04-18-2005, 02:15 AM

I anticipate a very long day tomorrow for my classes, lol.
Yes, lack of sleep is never good for things where you're expected to pay attention.

My boss is going to make fun of me again tomorrow. :(

I'm constantly daydreaming as it is, and when I get too little sleep I tend to forget that I'm around people, and occasionally just stare at nothing, ignoring people who are talking to me, etc.

Yes I know, it's called ADD. Whatever.

AssassinOfLords

04-18-2005, 02:48 AM

Have you seen the movie Fight Club? Maybe you need a good cry. :) I think Glam has a shoulder open for you.

Megabyte

04-18-2005, 08:43 AM

ha, ironically, I watched that movie, and several others that involve insomnia.

Maybe I'll be able to sleep through class...that tends to be easier anyways.

_Thunder_

01-29-2010, 02:44 AM

Bump.

... Ya I totally need one.

>.>

Tama Drummer

01-29-2010, 05:04 AM

work third shift. works for me. :)

Well sort of... so, what is it called if you want to go to sleep around 8am but often can't fall asleep till 11am or later? Heh, but it's somewhat intentional...

but if i ever do want to go right to sleep, smoking a lot of shitty weed tends to make me very very tired.

ArcPaladinZero

01-29-2010, 08:15 AM

Try melatonin, safest sleep aid there is, avoid taking Tylenol PM for a sleep aid, excess amounts of acetaminophen over a period of time isn't good for your liver. If you do go for a sleep aid, usually near Tylenol PM is just the 'PM' drugs which is basically an antihistamine. Doxylamine is probably the best. If those fail, see your doctor about getting a script for Ambien CR or any time released Zolpidem.

I have sleep insomnia. Regardless of how much I work or how long I'm at the gym, I'll only get 3 or 4 hours of sleep without some sort of aid. I've moved over to melatonin and it works quite well for me. Make sure you can get at least 7 hours for sleep time though or it will be quite rough to wake up the next morning, as with most sleep aids.

Hatchet Klown

01-29-2010, 10:19 AM

A few glasses of Johnny Walker Black Label cures me... usually asleep by 3am now instead of 5am+

Gypsy

01-29-2010, 09:44 PM

Masturbate until you are shooting dust and fall over.

_Thunder_

02-01-2010, 03:45 AM

I think I'm just going to not go to sleep one day and then go to bed at like 11pm so I can get myself back on schedule. Almost 5am, pissing me off. >.>

Kyir

02-01-2010, 03:47 AM

I think I'm just going to not go to sleep one day and then go to bed at like 11pm so I can get myself back on schedule. Almost 5am, pissing me off. >.>

This could backfire of course, with you ending up going to sleep at noon and waking up at 8 PM.

Tama Drummer

02-01-2010, 05:06 AM

yea, trying to stay up like that usually backfires for me.

but my sleep schedule gets f-ed every weekend. during the week i'm usually sleeping around 10am-5pm. but weekends are w/e... usually i fall asleep much earlier, but then i wake up randomly after just a few hours or something.

so i guess i'm the opposite of most people? I usually get a good amount of sleep during the week, but then weekends tend to be somewhat sleep deprived. 'bout two weeks ago, I slept maybe six hours between 6pm Friday and 9am Monday.

The Anti

02-01-2010, 06:28 AM

Ketamine and alcohol usually does the trick for me.

Liquid Swordsman

02-01-2010, 10:51 AM

Masturbate until you are shooting dust and fall over.

Yeah. Beat that insomnia right out of yourself. EXORCISE THOSE DEMONS!

Worker

02-01-2010, 10:53 AM

Ketamine and alcohol usually does the trick for me.

Being in a K hole isn't sleeping.

Yeah. Beat that insomnia right out of yourself.

Can I use this? I love to beat the insomnia out of myself.

Punishment

02-01-2010, 10:53 AM

sleeping cures insomnia

Liquid Swordsman

02-01-2010, 10:56 AM

Can I use this? I love to beat the insomnia out of myself.

As long as there is lesbians involved...one way or another.

_Thunder_

02-11-2010, 09:00 PM

So I had the usual night of going to bed at 6 am. However, I made myself wake up at 12:00 today so that I would be tired by about 11-1 pm-am. And I can feel that it worked because I am really tired.

Just a suggestion for anyone wanting to get rid of it, and get your sleep cycle back on track.

Hatchet Klown

02-11-2010, 09:25 PM

6 hours of sleep and you're tired in 12-13 hours? Youth is supposed to be on your side, I usually function on 3-4 hours of sleep, and then crash one day a week for 8+.

Terps rock

02-11-2010, 09:43 PM

An hour before you got to bed smoke a bowl. Then have sex. Then go to bed.
Sleep like a baby.

Tama Drummer

02-12-2010, 05:06 AM

6 hours of sleep and you're tired in 12-13 hours? Youth is supposed to be on your side, I usually function on 3-4 hours of sleep, and then crash one day a week for 8+.

unless i'm busy all day, i can't do that. just 1-2 hours of free time, and i'd pass out.

KickAssPlaya

02-12-2010, 11:04 AM

6 hours of sleep and you're tired in 12-13 hours? Youth is supposed to be on your side, I usually function on 3-4 hours of sleep, and then crash one day a week for 8+.

This.

I usually sleep 4-5 hours. And then have a day sometimes 2 where I get 8-10 hours. I'd say 6 hours of sleep for me is a good day..

_Thunder_

02-12-2010, 03:56 PM

Well I don't know what to say other than it works for me. lol

KickAssPlaya

02-13-2010, 12:17 AM

Who you talking to? :p

Fazu

02-13-2010, 12:29 AM

Melatonin is a drug produced by the pineal gland naturally and helps regulate many things including the circadian rythme among other things. Its usually used to help those that are traveling to get over jet lag but it has really been helpful for my insomnia. The first few nights u might MIGHT have a night terror but it rarely happens. Just get the low dosage and try taking it about an hour before you want to sleep. Its and OTC drug and is not that expensive. There is also a sight chance of addiction as with most drugs but if u do decide to take it, make sure u will will be able to get at least 8 hours of sleep. It worked for me thought I'd share...good luck with ur problems.

Wizzy`

02-13-2010, 12:34 AM

http://media.fukung.net/images/13522/28ba3c675b4e89eabb2c634a65f8dcaa.gif

gryph89

02-13-2010, 12:47 AM

I think I'm just going to not go to sleep one day and then go to bed at like 11pm so I can get myself back on schedule. Almost 5am, pissing me off. >.>

Depends really. We don't know how your sleep schedule is.

If you go to sleep at 5am and wake up at 3pm, then you really don't have insomnia. Just a shitty sleeping schedule you should fix. Do you exercise to waste energy, ect.

If you're having trouble falling asleep after being up since like, 7am-5am the next day, then you may have a problem.

ScytheMan

02-13-2010, 03:26 AM

If you're having trouble falling asleep after being up since like, 7am-5am the next day, then you may have a problem.

My name is Scythe Man, and I am an insomniac.

Group: Hello Scythe.

General

02-13-2010, 03:44 AM

Honestly... I have hard time falling asleep myself, its 5:47am right now...

when ever I try to stay up till a decent bedtime I fall asleep early and end up waking up in the middle of the night...

Also If I just try to lay in bed intill I try to sleep, I get restless legs...

Pills, ones that are sopose to put me to sleep, make me hyper...

Considered insomniac? Yes

Things I can do? Nothing just suck it up and deal with it...

_Thunder_

02-13-2010, 04:25 AM

Damn 5 am again. FML. Btw me and scythe are kings of being insomniacs. KINGS I SAY. It's not much to be proud of but GOD DAMIT THIS THRONE IS OURS. Yes I am implying there is 1 throne and we both sit in it. We arn't gay.

Tama Drummer

02-13-2010, 04:38 AM

no dude. i'm king. i'm up later than this every day. it's like 6:45am here. been awake all night. i'm gonna leave in an hour or two and go skiing. :cool:

_Thunder_

02-13-2010, 04:49 AM

Well this throne does seat 3. I may have to scoot a bit.

Tama Drummer

02-13-2010, 04:53 AM

btw, usually i fall asleep naturally. like, i'll chill in bed and eventually get tired and stop doing whatever i'm doing and go to sleep. but yesterday when i went to sleep, i was 100% sober for a change and actually tried to get to sleep earlier. and i think i realized that it's all mental.

when i lay down and try to sleep earlier, my mind is just constantly thinking "go to sleep, fall asleep, go to sleep now." i get so focused on wanting to sleep, that it actually keeps my mind from drifting off and sleeping. i dunno how i ended up doing it, but try just not thinking about that (or anything). once i managed to stop thinking about falling asleep, i dozed off quite fast. just something to try, maybe. although i don't know how you can try it... so yea. idk i'm just bored and trying to waste time before i leave. :)

_Thunder_

02-13-2010, 04:56 AM

I try not to think about going to sleep either, it just keeps me awake longer you are right. It's hard to find good things to think about when going to bed. I usually play all my slow jams and fit them onto a playlist before bed each night. Helps me when I actually am tired.

Tama Drummer

02-13-2010, 05:02 AM

you almost have to be thinking about nothing... i think... i mentioned it here earlier, but meditation definitely helps. clears your mind. seriously, look up some stuff and give it a try. there's videos on youtube and shit. try a bit of meditation (20-30 minutes is plenty) each day for a week or two and see if it helps at all.

_Thunder_

02-13-2010, 05:03 AM

I am probably going to have to, this shit is driving me crazy. I mean I feel like.. 50% tired even now. It's going to take alot of practice. I mean, even when I got shitfaced it was hard to sleep. >.>

Tama Drummer

02-13-2010, 05:13 AM

http://www.youtube.com/user/yuttadhammo#g/c/603BD0B03E12F5A1

i think those are the vids i watched when i was looking into it. he's definitely more hardcore about it than i'd like to be, but it's still good info even if you just want to meditate 10-20 minutes a day. his videos are even pretty relaxing to watch, if i remember right. :p