Anyone have insomnia?

Irishgal · Dec 27th, 2006, 12:49 AM

I mean the chronic, evil, neverending insomnia? How long have you had it and how do you manage it?

Oh Donna! · Dec 27th, 2006, 01:30 AM

OMG yes! I go to bed dead tired and the minute I lay down, my body shuts off from fatigue and my brain starts going a zillion miles a minute.

I found that walking at night for at least a half hour (and I walk fast) as helped me a lot.

and then theres Tylenol PM. I take 3. (I am not recommending that girls), maybe once a month I do the Tylenol PM thing.

My DR wont prescribe anything because of the sleep apnea I acquired over the past 3 years. BUT its almost non existant since I lost 50lbs this year and got back to my normal weight and I exercise more.

Megs · Dec 27th, 2006, 03:13 AM

Well no, do you Irishgal??

I have been going to bed ridiculously late for me (which is not good IMO). Heck, it is 2 am here and I am still wide awake on here. I need to get this under control much better

LoriB · Dec 27th, 2006, 03:30 AM

Yep, I've had it all of my life. It's not good for you. I feel like crap most of the time because of it, but I've learned to function in spite of it.

ilzabet · Dec 27th, 2006, 04:21 AM

ugh. ME. it's been going on since i hit highschool. i don't really think it's insomnia though, per se. i have no problem sleeping if my body is absolutely completey exhausted AND there's something to distract me (daylight, television, a book). but if i try to sleep at night, especially if its dark and quiet, my brain just runs and runs and runs. i'm pretty sure it's undiagnosed anxiety or something.

i won't go to bed without the tv on (which i'm sure makes it worse, but keeps my brain from running) i also notoriously look for jobs that let me work around my sleep habits (short shifts or nights). i used to take tylenol pm (3 as well) but lately it makes me antsy instead of putting me to sleep. none of those are probably the healthiest way to do it though...so i guess i'll keep watching this thread.

queen · Dec 27th, 2006, 05:18 AM

yes. that's why i'm still playing computer.

John 5 · Dec 27th, 2006, 05:43 AM

I think I do. These past two days, I've stayed up until 9-10 am. I usually go to sleep by 2-3 am everyday.

ayla · Dec 27th, 2006, 04:58 PM

I used to have a lot of problems getting to sleep.. hitting the gym has REALLY helped with that though ! I would highly advise, your body is tired and your brain will be too !

Irishgal · Dec 27th, 2006, 10:52 PM

Thanks for your responses. I have had it since grad school for some reason. However, according to my mom, I had it when I was a kid.
I do take Lunesta sometimes as it is approved for long term use but really really don't like to do so..

lv-lover · Dec 27th, 2006, 11:04 PM

I think I do....It always takes me hours to fall asleep because I'm thinking about a whole bunch of stuff. Or I fall asleep really quickly but keep waking up every so often. I find that I fall asleep faster if I stay up later to take care of things so I don't have to think about them.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Dec 27th, 2006, 11:08 PM

DH has it in a BAAAD way.
He's tried everything; more exercise, more to eat, less to eat, Lunesta, Ambien, lowering blood pressure, not sitting in bed/watching TV in bed, no liquids after 6pm, etc. . . .
I keep bugging him to go see a sleep Doc, one of his friends is one, I can't figure out why men have such an aversion to Physicians though {?}

Guess who gets to 'enjoy' a sleep deprived Mr. Swank?

He's under a huge amount of stress though, I'm SURE that's a big contributing factor.
But he really needs to learn to deal as you can't catch up on a sleep deficit and it really ages a person IMO.

I sleep like a freakin' bear!

Irishgal · Dec 27th, 2006, 11:10 PM

^^Dang Amanda, he has it bad. Poor guy, my heart goes out to him.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Dec 27th, 2006, 11:20 PM

It STINKS!
Some nights he does okay.
But usually, he falls asleep fine around 10pm or so and then is up for the rest of the night around midnight {like the last 3 nights}, sometimes he seleps fine and wakes up like clock work at 4:30 am for 3 weeks in a row. . . .
he even thought he had restless leg syndrome for a while because sometimes he's sooo restless.
Poor dude

kallison · Dec 27th, 2006, 11:57 PM

i'm a total insomniac and have been for years.

and, honestly, the only way i deal with it (especially important during the semester) is otc sleeping pills (like tylenol pm and there's some other kind that doesn't have a pain reliever). and, even then, they don't work too well.

the only thing that has helped me is some sort of meditation to "quiet" my mind. (i think my inability to sleep is directly related to anxiety).

Becca4277 · Jan 10th, 2007, 02:52 AM

I took my first dose of 12.5 mg of Ambien 3 hours ago, and I still can't sleep. I am so frustrated. I do go for a vigerous gym workout most nights at 7 p.m. but it does not seem to help.

All I want is one full night's sleep!

Dec 27th, 2006, 12:49 AM	#1
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	Anyone have insomnia? I mean the chronic, evil, neverending insomnia? How long have you had it and how do you manage it? __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Dec 27th, 2006, 01:30 AM	#2
Oh Donna! Member Location: Soon the UK!	Re: Anyone have insomnia? OMG yes! I go to bed dead tired and the minute I lay down, my body shuts off from fatigue and my brain starts going a zillion miles a minute. I found that walking at night for at least a half hour (and I walk fast) as helped me a lot. and then theres Tylenol PM. I take 3. (I am not recommending that girls), maybe once a month I do the Tylenol PM thing. My DR wont prescribe anything because of the sleep apnea I acquired over the past 3 years. BUT its almost non existant since I lost 50lbs this year and got back to my normal weight and I exercise more.

Dec 27th, 2006, 03:30 AM	#4
LoriB Likes 'em smooshy! Location: USA	Re: Anyone have insomnia? Yep, I've had it all of my life. It's not good for you. I feel like crap most of the time because of it, but I've learned to function in spite of it.

Dec 27th, 2006, 04:21 AM	#5
ilzabet easily amused Location: side of the sea	Re: Anyone have insomnia? ugh. ME. it's been going on since i hit highschool. i don't really think it's insomnia though, per se. i have no problem sleeping if my body is absolutely completey exhausted AND there's something to distract me (daylight, television, a book). but if i try to sleep at night, especially if its dark and quiet, my brain just runs and runs and runs. i'm pretty sure it's undiagnosed anxiety or something. i won't go to bed without the tv on (which i'm sure makes it worse, but keeps my brain from running) i also notoriously look for jobs that let me work around my sleep habits (short shifts or nights). i used to take tylenol pm (3 as well) but lately it makes me antsy instead of putting me to sleep. none of those are probably the healthiest way to do it though...so i guess i'll keep watching this thread. __________________ every 18 minutes someone takes their own life. every 19 minutes someone else is left to make sense of it. if you're hurting, please tell someone. 1 800 273 TALK

Dec 27th, 2006, 05:18 AM	#6
queen Member	Re: Anyone have insomnia? yes. that's why i'm still playing computer.

Dec 27th, 2006, 03:13 AM	#3
Megs	Re: Anyone have insomnia? Well no, do you Irishgal?? I have been going to bed ridiculously late for me (which is not good IMO). Heck, it is 2 am here and I am still wide awake on here. I need to get this under control much better __________________ Enter our fabulous November giveaway sponsored by Adriana Castro!!!! Check out our latest press, Purse Blog in the Miami Herald!

Dec 27th, 2006, 05:43 AM	#7
John 5 <3 my BB Storm! Location: Houston, TX	Re: Anyone have insomnia? I think I do. These past two days, I've stayed up until 9-10 am. I usually go to sleep by 2-3 am everyday. __________________ Hit me up on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/john5ive Only item on wishlist: H black Barenia CDC Double Tour Bracelet w/ PHW!!!!

Dec 27th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#8
ayla Sim Simma Location: Toronto, Ontario	Re: Anyone have insomnia? I used to have a lot of problems getting to sleep.. hitting the gym has REALLY helped with that though ! I would highly advise, your body is tired and your brain will be too ! __________________

Dec 27th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#9
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	Re: Anyone have insomnia? Thanks for your responses. I have had it since grad school for some reason. However, according to my mom, I had it when I was a kid. I do take Lunesta sometimes as it is approved for long term use but really really don't like to do so.. __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Dec 27th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#10
lv-lover Member	Re: Anyone have insomnia? I think I do....It always takes me hours to fall asleep because I'm thinking about a whole bunch of stuff. Or I fall asleep really quickly but keep waking up every so often. I find that I fall asleep faster if I stay up later to take care of things so I don't have to think about them. __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Dec 27th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#11
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Anyone have insomnia? DH has it in a BAAAD way. He's tried everything; more exercise, more to eat, less to eat, Lunesta, Ambien, lowering blood pressure, not sitting in bed/watching TV in bed, no liquids after 6pm, etc. . . . I keep bugging him to go see a sleep Doc, one of his friends is one, I can't figure out why men have such an aversion to Physicians though {?} Guess who gets to 'enjoy' a sleep deprived Mr. Swank? He's under a huge amount of stress though, I'm SURE that's a big contributing factor. But he really needs to learn to deal as you can't catch up on a sleep deficit and it really ages a person IMO. I sleep like a freakin' bear! __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny Last edited by Swanky Mama Of Three; Dec 27th, 2006 at 11:20 PM. Reason: corrected misspelling

Dec 27th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#12
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	Re: Anyone have insomnia? ^^Dang Amanda, he has it bad. Poor guy, my heart goes out to him. __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Dec 27th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#13
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Anyone have insomnia? It STINKS! Some nights he does okay. But usually, he falls asleep fine around 10pm or so and then is up for the rest of the night around midnight {like the last 3 nights}, sometimes he seleps fine and wakes up like clock work at 4:30 am for 3 weeks in a row. . . . he even thought he had restless leg syndrome for a while because sometimes he's sooo restless. Poor dude __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Dec 27th, 2006, 11:57 PM	#14
kallison wake up.you're alive Location: houston	Re: Anyone have insomnia? i'm a total insomniac and have been for years. and, honestly, the only way i deal with it (especially important during the semester) is otc sleeping pills (like tylenol pm and there's some other kind that doesn't have a pain reliever). and, even then, they don't work too well. the only thing that has helped me is some sort of meditation to "quiet" my mind. (i think my inability to sleep is directly related to anxiety). __________________ [no one's giving up quite yet, we've got too much to lose.] [love is a revolution.]

Jan 10th, 2007, 02:52 AM	#15
Becca4277 www.petfinder.com Location: Upstate NY; too far from NYC :-(	Re: Anyone have insomnia? I took my first dose of 12.5 mg of Ambien 3 hours ago, and I still can't sleep. I am so frustrated. I do go for a vigerous gym workout most nights at 7 p.m. but it does not seem to help. All I want is one full night's sleep!