Trouble sleeping?

sierrasun1 · Jun 11th, 2008, 10:28 PM

Hi everyone,

Do you have any nightly routines you do to kind of gently end your day and wind down such that you can sleep better?

Thanks so much for any of your input or advice!!

Zophie · Jun 12th, 2008, 02:46 AM

I have trouble sleeping. I honestly don't have any great advice. Even if I'm tired I have trouble going to sleep. Reading helps me though sometimes.

meeeks · Jun 12th, 2008, 02:54 AM

i take melatonin, but it take like an hour to kick in for me

addisonshopper · Jun 12th, 2008, 12:19 PM

i can fall asleep but I can not STAY asleep- I seem to wake up every 2 hours and stay up between 30-45 min each go around.. I was taking magnesium to help. but recently stopped-I want my body to do this naturally and not depend on chemicals.. or nutrients

digital_doll · Jun 12th, 2008, 01:40 PM

i have trouble sleeping too. It's like I'm doing something (for example sitting here lol) and I can hardly keep my eyes open but, when I go to bed my tiredness is absolutely gone! And it takes hours until I can finally fall asleep, no matter how little I slept the night before.
...and as a result I also have trouble waking up lol.

Batel · Jun 12th, 2008, 09:12 PM

I used to have horrible sleep problems for years, here's how I resolved them:

First I went into a neurologist and he had me start charting my sleep ie: when I laid down, when I fell asleep aprox, when I woke up and when I got out of bed ( if I laid in bed for a while)
Then he had me start taking melatonin and using a light box 15 mins a day in the morning.
He had me pick a time to wake up every day and I have to stick to it, regardless of what time I fall asleep the night before, it was painful for a while because I wasn't sleeping well but with the light box and the forced wake up time my body started to turn around and realize that "hey if I don't fall asleep now, I wont be rested" and now it usually only takes about an hour to fall asleep. Sometimes it does take longer for me to fall asleep and he gave me some sleeping medication to take if it takes me longer then 3 hours to fall asleep so that I wont have a lapse and sleep through my alarm.
I still chart my sleep every day because it helps me stay on track so I don't let myself sleep in and then start staying up late again, then not be able to fall asleep.

I also found that I really need white noise to fall asleep, I can't fall asleep without it. I use the TV tuned to paid programing because that doesn't interest me so it's easy to fall asleep to, but if I'm somewhere that I can't have TV I use a CD with nature sounds(water, birds, crickets, wind etc).

I hope you guys can take something from any of this and use it to help you because I know how hard sleeping issues can be, I suffered from them since I was a child. Took 24 years to get a doctor to take me seriously.

Edit: The sleeping disorder I have is called Free-running circadian rhythm disorder. It's nice to finally have a name for it!

Emotus · Jun 12th, 2008, 10:47 PM

^ thats very informative! :) I have trouble sleeping as well. As i normally take about 3 hours to sleep and there after its hard to wake up! But if im really really tired, i probably take about 30 minutes to sleep! So normally, i try to delude myself that im really tired after i had dinner so once i feel really tired, i go to bed. Lol

LV Luvr · Jun 12th, 2008, 11:51 PM

i find if i am off the computer 1 hour before i want to sleep it helps. otherwise i am wide awake.

leothelnss · Jun 13th, 2008, 11:34 AM

With all the distractions we have nowadays, things that require little energy of us, it's not too suprising that a lot of people have trouble sleeping.
I would think that doing things such as exercising or even just running errands would help wear you out to where you could sleep, though certainly this wouldn't work for everyone as there are different reasons for lack of sleep.

ChristyR143 · Jun 13th, 2008, 07:53 PM

I also take melatonin, although it only takes about 20-30 minutes to kick in for me. I love it, b/c it helps me sleep great and no hangover! You can get it at any drugstore, walmart, target, etc...

lv-lover · Jun 13th, 2008, 08:57 PM

I have a terrible time falling asleep. Instead of laying in bed for a few hours, I just watch TV until I get a little bit tired. I've taken over the counter sleeping pills a couple of times, but they don't really work and I feel awful in the mornings.

sds661 · Jun 13th, 2008, 09:14 PM

The only way I can fall asleep and stay asleep is by running a fan--my family makes fun of me but I tote that darn thing every where with me

meeeks · Jun 14th, 2008, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sds661

The only way I can fall asleep and stay asleep is by running a fan--my family makes fun of me but I tote that darn thing every where with me

i do that too! i think its the sound that is soothing for me not necessarily the cool air. i've taken 3 different types of sleeping pills. 1 tasted gross, 1 has no taste and as i've said earlier melatonin which is great cuz it tastes minty. takes about 30m-1h to kick in and i find i sleep right through the morning and i don't end up waking up in the middle of the night. i also wake up feeling very well rested. its great. also, its herbal so its not bad for you.

emmalawyer · Jun 14th, 2008, 02:07 PM

I think I have to try the melatonin. I've looked at the research and it doesn't look like it could hurt me.

My sleeping trouble started a few years ago when I was in law school and living on coffee. I would stay up at night studying, night after night. I only got about 3 hours of sleep/night.

When I was pregnant, I slept wonderfully and after my twins were born, I though I would sleep really well because suddenly sleep seemed like a remote luxury. But, my babies sleep through the night with no problem and I don't! It's beyond frustrating especially when so many new parents are starved for sleep... and here I am unable to even fall asleep... Last night I took a tylenol PM (extra strength) and I still had trouble falling asleep. I did eventually, but woke up feeling groggy and fuzzy-headed.

Gotta try that melatonin...

Zophie · Jun 15th, 2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by digital_doll

i have trouble sleeping too. It's like I'm doing something (for example sitting here lol) and I can hardly keep my eyes open but, when I go to bed my tiredness is absolutely gone! And it takes hours until I can finally fall asleep, no matter how little I slept the night before.
...and as a result I also have trouble waking up lol.

I'm exactly the same. Drives me nuts!

Jun 11th, 2008, 10:28 PM	#1
sierrasun1 Member	Trouble sleeping? Hi everyone, Do you have any nightly routines you do to kind of gently end your day and wind down such that you can sleep better? Thanks so much for any of your input or advice!!

Jun 12th, 2008, 02:46 AM	#2
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Location: New Orleans, LA	I have trouble sleeping. I honestly don't have any great advice. Even if I'm tired I have trouble going to sleep. Reading helps me though sometimes. __________________

Jun 12th, 2008, 02:54 AM	#3
meeeks lovin' the sunshine Location: Home of the Canucks	i take melatonin, but it take like an hour to kick in for me __________________ WISHLIST - chanel flap white silver h/w - - chanel flap black silver h/w - - chanel flap beige silver h/w - *SELF-IMPOSED BAG BAN EXTENDED UNTIL 2009*

Jun 12th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#4
addisonshopper Preggoliscious ... Location: WASH/DC/VA	i can fall asleep but I can not STAY asleep- I seem to wake up every 2 hours and stay up between 30-45 min each go around.. I was taking magnesium to help. but recently stopped-I want my body to do this naturally and not depend on chemicals.. or nutrients __________________ only one ticker please

Jun 12th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#6
Batel Member Location: Vancouver, Wa	I used to have horrible sleep problems for years, here's how I resolved them: First I went into a neurologist and he had me start charting my sleep ie: when I laid down, when I fell asleep aprox, when I woke up and when I got out of bed ( if I laid in bed for a while) Then he had me start taking melatonin and using a light box 15 mins a day in the morning. He had me pick a time to wake up every day and I have to stick to it, regardless of what time I fall asleep the night before, it was painful for a while because I wasn't sleeping well but with the light box and the forced wake up time my body started to turn around and realize that "hey if I don't fall asleep now, I wont be rested" and now it usually only takes about an hour to fall asleep. Sometimes it does take longer for me to fall asleep and he gave me some sleeping medication to take if it takes me longer then 3 hours to fall asleep so that I wont have a lapse and sleep through my alarm. I still chart my sleep every day because it helps me stay on track so I don't let myself sleep in and then start staying up late again, then not be able to fall asleep. I also found that I really need white noise to fall asleep, I can't fall asleep without it. I use the TV tuned to paid programing because that doesn't interest me so it's easy to fall asleep to, but if I'm somewhere that I can't have TV I use a CD with nature sounds(water, birds, crickets, wind etc). I hope you guys can take something from any of this and use it to help you because I know how hard sleeping issues can be, I suffered from them since I was a child. Took 24 years to get a doctor to take me seriously. Edit: The sleeping disorder I have is called Free-running circadian rhythm disorder. It's nice to finally have a name for it! __________________ Last edited by Batel; Jun 12th, 2008 at 09:17 PM.

Jun 12th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#5
digital_doll Member Location: Hungary	i have trouble sleeping too. It's like I'm doing something (for example sitting here lol) and I can hardly keep my eyes open but, when I go to bed my tiredness is absolutely gone! And it takes hours until I can finally fall asleep, no matter how little I slept the night before. ...and as a result I also have trouble waking up lol.

Jun 12th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#7
Emotus Member Location: Not so fine singapore	^ thats very informative! :) I have trouble sleeping as well. As i normally take about 3 hours to sleep and there after its hard to wake up! But if im really really tired, i probably take about 30 minutes to sleep! So normally, i try to delude myself that im really tired after i had dinner so once i feel really tired, i go to bed. Lol

Jun 12th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#8
LV Luvr Member	i find if i am off the computer 1 hour before i want to sleep it helps. otherwise i am wide awake. __________________ WISH LIST!!!! Azur Speedy 30 - Got it! LV Black Lurex Scarf - Got it! Vernis Sunset Boulevarde in Pomme - Got it! Gucci Diaper Bag - Got it! Juicy Earrings - Got it! Chanel Lambskin Flap w/sh Monogram Pink Denim Shawl Monogram Eva Red Epi Lockit Keepall 55 Monogram Toilette Manhattan GM Diamond Accent Ring Chanel Sunnies Dream Bag(s): Chanel Jumbo White Flap w/GH or Black GST w/GH! Last edited by LV Luvr; Jun 12th, 2008 at 11:55 PM.

Jun 13th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#9
leothelnss Loves sales... Location: Burtonsville, MD	With all the distractions we have nowadays, things that require little energy of us, it's not too suprising that a lot of people have trouble sleeping. I would think that doing things such as exercising or even just running errands would help wear you out to where you could sleep, though certainly this wouldn't work for everyone as there are different reasons for lack of sleep. __________________ I have a nice collection (finally) So I guess it's time for me to get picky & have a wishlist... 1. Hayden Harnett Havana Hobo 2. Linea Pelle Angie 3. Kale Tate 4. Rebecca Minkoff Morning After "It's cool to know nothin'" - Kaiser Chiefs

Jun 13th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#10
ChristyR143 But it was on sale!! Location: Texas	I also take melatonin, although it only takes about 20-30 minutes to kick in for me. I love it, b/c it helps me sleep great and no hangover! You can get it at any drugstore, walmart, target, etc... __________________

Jun 13th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#11
lv-lover Member	I have a terrible time falling asleep. Instead of laying in bed for a few hours, I just watch TV until I get a little bit tired. I've taken over the counter sleeping pills a couple of times, but they don't really work and I feel awful in the mornings. __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Jun 13th, 2008, 09:14 PM	#12
sds661 Member	The only way I can fall asleep and stay asleep is by running a fan--my family makes fun of me but I tote that darn thing every where with me

Jun 14th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#14
emmalawyer BLITHERING FOOL Location: with the teething twins!	I think I have to try the melatonin. I've looked at the research and it doesn't look like it could hurt me. My sleeping trouble started a few years ago when I was in law school and living on coffee. I would stay up at night studying, night after night. I only got about 3 hours of sleep/night. When I was pregnant, I slept wonderfully and after my twins were born, I though I would sleep really well because suddenly sleep seemed like a remote luxury. But, my babies sleep through the night with no problem and I don't! It's beyond frustrating especially when so many new parents are starved for sleep... and here I am unable to even fall asleep... Last night I took a tylenol PM (extra strength) and I still had trouble falling asleep. I did eventually, but woke up feeling groggy and fuzzy-headed. Gotta try that melatonin... __________________ signature too large “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” --Dr. Seuss ( lil Bitsy's favorite bedtime reading)