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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 02:10    Post subject: Damn insomnia :(
Almost been awake for 24 hours and just spent 2 and a half hours trying to sleep :/ I'm dead tired, but just won't fall asleep Sad
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Interinactive
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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 02:34    Post subject:
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PickupArtist




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 02:38    Post subject:
do something extremely boring, like counting backwards from 200 tp 0
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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 02:44    Post subject:
Stuff like that usually don't work with me. I always have to force myself to sleep, and most of the times it works :/
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Morphineus
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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 02:45    Post subject:
Don't try to sleep until trying/worrying to sleep is out of your mind!
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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 02:47    Post subject:
Well, this time the problem was the damn ferry and the harsh wind. I know exactly when the ferry goes and how long it takes for it to be back, so the worrying gets worse each time i hear it Razz stupid thing, but i can't help it Razz
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ixigia
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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 03:40    Post subject:
Chamomile tea and start reading a book, it works here. Razz

(it worked even better with the old Uni books, the ones with many formulae and theorems to learn xD)
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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 03:52    Post subject:
Really need to charge my Ipad. My source of reading Razz Forgot i had some sleeping pills. Zopiclone Actavis 5mg. I got them like half a year ago and used them one time as i am determined to only use in emergency times. Been sleeping bad lately so i count this as one of them Razz Hopefully they work Razz
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aevis




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 07:59    Post subject:
*no reply for hours* i take it they worked ? Very Happy
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dingo_d
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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 08:37    Post subject:
Read a book, but not from ipad, since the artificial light will distract your brain. Good old book usually works with me Very Happy

ixigia wrote:
Chamomile tea and start reading a book, it works here. Razz

(it worked even better with the old Uni books, the ones with many formulae and theorems to learn xD)


This grinhurt Especially if I go to bed and read them, and not at my desk. Insta snooze Very Happy

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deelix
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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 09:31    Post subject:
MORPHINEUS wrote:
Don't try to sleep until trying/worrying to sleep is out of your mind!
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RatKing




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 10:26    Post subject:
Vodka helps.

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Morphineus
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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 10:43    Post subject:
Stormwolf wrote:
Really need to charge my Ipad. My source of reading Razz


That's actually counterproductive, you should at least stop 'screen' time an hour before you go to bed. So that means especially no: ipadding, cellphoning in bed. Smile
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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 12:04    Post subject:
I guess those pills worked Razz damn neighbor woke me up with her fucking vacuum cleaning.. She did that yesterday FFS sit down for once and relax instead of compulsively doing something.

The Ipad's light is dimmed down pretty much, so i doubt the screen light is causing much harm.
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tw1st




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 14:25    Post subject:
Sometimes I have to take sleeping aids. Zzzzquill makes me feel kind of funny but puts mt to sleep, and keeps me asleep.

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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 14:39    Post subject:
I don't really feel the effect of it, don't even know if they work. Placebo can also be a great thing Razz I did take twice the amount that was recommended for an adult though. I'm a big guy, and surely need a bit more to get the same effect.
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StrEagle




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 16:44    Post subject:
just stop taking power naps if you do, and go to sleep at regular hours
even if you don't fall asleep, stay still with eyes closed in bed until morning - your body will feel relaxed
on the 2-nd or 3-rd time you will fall asleep
also pickup a book on quantum mechanics Laughing

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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 16:48    Post subject:
StrEagle wrote:
just stop taking power naps if you do, and go to sleep at regular hours
even if you don't fall asleep, stay still with eyes closed in bed until morning - your body will feel relaxed
on the 2-nd or 3-rd time you will fall asleep
also pickup a book on quantum mechanics Laughing


This is generally advised NOT to do. If you can't fall asleep you should get up and do something non stimulating for a while and try again. I however try for a few hours to sleep and i get up and say fuck it.
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Reg67




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 17:01    Post subject:
I feel your pain, I often go two to three nights without a wink of sleep and when I do sleep its in short bursts of about 20 mins with continuous waking. A good nights sleep for me is 3-4 hours. Last time i slept through the night was in my teens Smile
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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 17:06    Post subject:
well, for me it's not really a issue. I think it has to do with this fucking appartment. Only time you can count on solid 6 hours sleep is if you go to bed as 12. Guys above makes a lot of noise in the morning and one of them is always home (weird and separate working hours) and they bring grandkids when they get home. So if i screw up and can't sleep during the night, i'm really fucked and i feel worn out from a few days of this.
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Invasor
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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 17:18    Post subject:
dingo_d wrote:
Read a book, but not from ipad, since the artificial light will distract your brain. Good old book usually works with me Very Happy

ixigia wrote:
Chamomile tea and start reading a book, it works here. Razz

(it worked even better with the old Uni books, the ones with many formulae and theorems to learn xD)


This grinhurt Especially if I go to bed and read them, and not at my desk. Insta snooze Very Happy


Exactly. The light from screens is white blueish and it somehow disturbs sleep. Get a nice warm lamp (yellow) and read a paper book in bed. You can also install f.lux to change your screens to a warmer colour temp., but it's still better not to use them right before bedtime.
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StrEagle




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 17:19    Post subject:
Stormwolf wrote:
StrEagle wrote:
just stop taking power naps if you do, and go to sleep at regular hours
even if you don't fall asleep, stay still with eyes closed in bed until morning - your body will feel relaxed
on the 2-nd or 3-rd time you will fall asleep
also pickup a book on quantum mechanics Laughing


This is generally advised NOT to do. If you can't fall asleep you should get up and do something non stimulating for a while and try again. I however try for a few hours to sleep and i get up and say fuck it.


Well it works for me.
If I try to watch movies, I can go on till morning without feeling sleepy..
Even the next day I don't feel tired, but my body starts to not function properly - bruised easily, can't manage temp - always feel cold, etc.

So I just lay still in bed, and imagine things, until the sun starts shining through the windows. Very Happy

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and yes, mine is only average


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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 17:20    Post subject:
Well, the worst is getting really sleepy but not managing to sleep Laughing that also happens.
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Stormwolf




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PostPosted: Thu, 12th Dec 2013 17:22    Post subject:
Invasor wrote:
dingo_d wrote:
Read a book, but not from ipad, since the artificial light will distract your brain. Good old book usually works with me Very Happy

ixigia wrote:
Chamomile tea and start reading a book, it works here. Razz

(it worked even better with the old Uni books, the ones with many formulae and theorems to learn xD)


This grinhurt Especially if I go to bed and read them, and not at my desk. Insta snooze Very Happy


Exactly. The light from screens is white blueish and it somehow disturbs sleep. Get a nice warm lamp (yellow) and read a paper book in bed. You can also install f.lux to change your screens to a warmer colour temp., but it's still better not to use them right before bedtime.


But books are expensive and i'm flat broke Sad I am content with dimming the lights on the Ipad, i don't feel my eyes are strained then.
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