Foo - Help me sleep

Alright Foo. I am desperately in need of all of your best go to sleep/stay asleep methods/remedies/elixirs. I need to be well rested before the weekend. :innocent: I just cannot go to sleep at night. When I do finally get to sleep, I am awake again 4 hours later. :notamused: So, let me hear them. I NEED some sleep!

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Take two shots of Colorado Boy and call me in the morning.

For me and numerous others that I know I have introduced this to enough Magnesium is essential for good sleep. I use Magnesium like others use sleeping tablets. Magnesium is the mineral your body NEEDS in order to relax. Your muscles use Calcium to contract and Magnesium to relax so it wouldn't hurt to cut back on your dairy consumption too. Particularly before bed.

Now, there is something I need to tell you about taking Magnesium supplements. If you take too many you will have lose bowel movements. If this happens just take less. Avoid prolonged consumption at levels that cause bowel problems but don't be so afraid of it that you take too little. It can take a little while for you to build up enough Magnesium in your body to really relax before sleep and when you have built up your levels enough you can back off on the supplementation.

Anthony

Trazodone 100Mg pills, 3 of those and 6 beers of your choice. Just be sure to eat well BEFORE taking the pills. They make you so sleepy that is almost impossible to consciously control the little muscle in your throat that switch from eating mode to breathing mode. You gonna be stuck with breathing mode.

You will still wake up in the middle of the night (the beers have to exit your body)... go pee and get right back to bed.

I would suggest a phone call with UA. I'm sure that will help put you to sleep.

Visit your doc and get a prescription for Ambien. They have generics now, so we pay $4 a month. If you do it right, you only need one or two a week, to help supplement crappy days. Though you can use it continuously (wife has used it every night for like two years now).

Plus, look up the "perks" of ambien... :whistle:

The trick is to ignore jsharr peering through the window holding a big butcher's knife.

The trick is to ignore jsharr peering through the window holding a big butcher's knife.

He's just looking for his balls.

Take two shots of Colorado Boy and call me in the morning.

Part of the problem is the lack of Colorado Boy until the weekend.

Wait! Only 2 shots? Is it possible to overdose? :innocent:

For me and numerous others that I know I have introduced this to enough Magnesium is essential for good sleep. I use Magnesium like others use sleeping tablets. Magnesium is the mineral your body NEEDS in order to relax. Your muscles use Calcium to contract and Magnesium to relax so it wouldn't hurt to cut back on your dairy consumption too. Particularly before bed.

Now, there is something I need to tell you about taking Magnesium supplements. If you take too many you will have lose bowel movements. If this happens just take less. Avoid prolonged consumption at levels that cause bowel problems but don't be so afraid of it that you take too little. It can take a little while for you to build up enough Magnesium in your body to really relax before sleep and when you have built up your levels enough you can back off on the supplementation.

Anthony

I'm certain that this little bout of insomnia has nothing to do with my magnesium level, but this is some good information. Thanks! :thumb:


Trazodone 100Mg pills, 3 of those and 6 beers of your choice. Just be sure to eat well BEFORE taking the pills. They make you so sleepy that is almost impossible to consciously control the little muscle in your throat that switch from eating mode to breathing mode. You gonna be stuck with breathing mode.

You will still wake up in the middle of the night (the beers have to exit your body)... go pee and get right back to bed.

Interesting. I'm not sure I can get on board with mixing pills and alcohol, though. :(

I would suggest a phone call with UA. I'm sure that will help put you to sleep.

Tried that last night. Apparently this only makes the symptoms worse.

Tried that last night. Apparently this only makes the symptoms worse.

Then, by all means, I suggest a visit to MV after that phone call.....I guarantee a good nights sleep after a romp or two. :innocent:

Have you tried flicking the bean furiously?

Tried that last night. Apparently this only makes the symptoms worse.

Get UA to give you a full on sensual body massage, it will either put you to sleep or make you feel anxious (if you know what I mean! ;)) either way UA should work! :thumb: (OK UA, I set you up as promised, I take cash only.)

Nah man, that makes you hungry.

It is most certainly stress and we know that whether that is good or bad it can affect our sleeping patterns.

I really feel that bedrooms are for sleeping in and should not include too many distractions like a laptop, television, etc.

Make sure you aren't deficient in your diet and make sure you get enough daily exercise... when I can't sleep a hard ride can do wonders and there are other kinds of riding that also can lead to restful sleep.

:)

Avoid the drugs if you can.

Melatonin has CURED my insomnia. It's a natural substance that gives you "restful" sleep. 2 milligrams sublingual (under the tongue) at bedtime and I sleep like a baby.

It changed my life. Best wishes.

Visit your doc and get a prescription for Ambien. They have generics now, so we pay $4 a month. If you do it right, you only need one or two a week, to help supplement crappy days. Though you can use it continuously (wife has used it every night for like two years now).

Plus, look up the "perks" of ambien... :whistle:

Yeah - Google "Ambien sex", and have fun reading. The "perks" are really more for whoever is close to you at the time.

I just noticed your other post about french press coffee makers. hmmm...

Maybe cut down on the caffeine, especially if you are drinking coffee in the late afternoon or early evening.

I used to have a lot of sleep problems, and here's a few of the things I did to quell them...

- As someone mentioned, the bedroom is for sleeping or sexing. Don't put your mind into a pattern of being awake in bed by sitting up and reading, watching TV, playing video games, etc.

- No caffeine after lunch. (I actually cut back to 1 cup of coffee, if any at all)

- Don't exercise within 60 minutes of going to bed. Body and mind are still riled up, makes it difficult to sleep.

- Don't eat within 2 hours of going to sleep. (I'm not saying go to bed hungry; rather, don't go to bed full.)

Read a textbook; use an accounting textbook for maximum effect.

Read a textbook; use an accounting textbook for maximum effect.

Winner! I think I still have my accounting textbook. If not, I think that Physical Chemistry book was a snoozer, too. :D

I just noticed your other post about french press coffee makers. hmmm...

Maybe cut down on the caffeine, especially if you are drinking coffee in the late afternoon or early evening.

I stop drinking coffee at lunch time (which is at 10:30 for me).

Drink enough coffee that you will be so tired you will sleep with your eyes open.

A 30-40 mile bike ride after work has me dozing off on the couch while watching TV every single time.

Where's that worthless UA at when you need him for an actual useful purpose?

Where's that worthless UA at when you need him for an actual useful purpose?

He is probably packing his suitcases for the move.

How many bikes can fit in a carryon bag?

I read IBM technical manuals on parallel sysplex across multiple MVS images.

works every time

Where's that worthless UA at when you need him for an actual useful purpose?

jsharr's basement.:innocent:

well, basement, backyard, neighbors backyard, and the lake down the road.

He is probably packing his suitcases for the move.

How many bikes can fit in a carryon bag?

a real man would just ride - flying is for wussy. :thumb: :D

OK Joy, I'll help you out. When I get home I will use this thread to begin writing my manifesto about something or other...any preferred subjects?

OK Joy, I'll help you out. When I get home I will use this thread to begin writing my manifesto about something or other...any preferred subjects?

How Ohio is well on it's way to becoming the cycling capital of the U.S. :innocent:

Read a textbook; use an accounting textbook for maximum effect.

We have a winner!!! :thumb:

Read a textbook; use an accounting textbook for maximum effect.

Even better than an accounting textbook. Your local income tax act.:p

Even better than an accounting textbook. Your local income tax act.:p

order of reading to go to sleep (from less powerful to knock your ass out).
Accounting Text book, FASB interpretations, GASB interpretations, actual FASB's, and finally actual GASB's.

If your still awake after a GASB, well, there's no hope.

It is most certainly stress and we know that whether that is good or bad it can affect our sleeping patterns.

I really feel that bedrooms are for sleeping in and should not include too many distractions like a laptop, television, etc.

Make sure you aren't deficient in your diet and make sure you get enough daily exercise... when I can't sleep a hard ride can do wonders and there are other kinds of riding that also can lead to restful sleep.

:)

Avoid the drugs if you can.
+1

I have sleep issues too - I find reading or music with headphones works well.

Where's that worthless UA at when you need him for an actual useful purpose?


He is probably packing his suitcases for the move.

Exactly right. Which is why I'm not sleeping. :p I woke up this morning so excited that there are only 3 days left that I couldn't go back to sleep.




How many bikes can fit in a carryon bag?

Even if he could fit one, it is not nearly enough. We'll be bringing what we can fit in and on my car in December.

a real man would just ride - flying is for wussy. :thumb: :D

OK Joy, I'll help you out. When I get home I will use this thread to begin writing my manifesto about something or other...any preferred subjects?

Hmm...What do you know about academic interventions for students failing middle school math? I could use another resource or two for my project. :p

<3 2 Ride,

Put it on continual play,..... You'll be night-night in no time. :)

Ross

Winner! I think I still have my accounting textbook. If not, I think that Physical Chemistry book was a snoozer, too. :D

boo!!! :(

boo!!! :(

Don't get me wrong. I loved my chemistry classes. Organic was my favorite. Physical Chemistry was my least favorite. And the text was just plain boring.

Don't get me wrong. I loved my chemistry classes. Organic was my favorite. Physical Chemistry was my least favorite. And the text was just plain boring.


You've redeemed yourself :D

You've redeemed yourself :D

Thank you. I have a minor in chemistry as part of my bachelors degree. I think I was short 2 chemistry classes for the major.

Yeah - Google "Ambien sex", and have fun reading. The "perks" are really more for whoever is close to you at the time.

I can speak from experience!! The perks are awsome! If your special someone oesn't take advantage of you slip them one and have some fun.

I am also one with sleep difficulties and stress has a lot to do with it. When I want to sleep throughout the night, I find that having a cocktail like Amaretto Sour is the key. I don't handle alcohol well so a few sips will put me out almost instantaneously.

Hot Toddy:

1 oz (2 tablespoons) bourbon (I use Maker's Mark)
1 tablespoon mild honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup boiling-hot water

Stir in a mug, sip, and enjoy.

This is actually quite good when used in place of NyQuil (when you're sick and need to sleep). It's also nice in cold weather to help you warm up after having come in from the cold. It will:

1) open your sinuses,
2) make you sweat a bit, and
3) knock you the !#%& out.

Depending on your body size and/or tolerance, you might get away with a double.

Winner! I think I still have my accounting textbook. If not, I think that Physical Chemistry book was a snoozer, too. :D

My gosh, another Fooster who took P Chem! What was your excuse? My excuse was I got a BS and then MS in analytical chemistry.

My gosh, another Fooster who took P Chem! What was your excuse? My excuse was I got a BS and then MS in analytical chemistry.


I have a minor in chemistry as part of my bachelors degree. I think I was short 2 chemistry classes for the major.

^^This. I'm certified to teach both math and science. :)

How Ohio is well on it's way to becoming the cycling capital of the U.S. :innocent:

Ahh, a fan of science fiction I see. :D