yikespanic Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Just wondered how many of you are doing the night owl thing?Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evie Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 That use to be my major problem but now i am on medication to help me sleep... I really didnt want to go down that track but in the end i found it has improved my overall health being able to sleep (somewhat deeply). I found that things like music/tv/computers stimulate my mind so if you can maybe stay away from them after about 10pm and see if that helps any.Sorry i realise you didnt ask for any advice ... i just went and gave it unsolicited didnt I. I am in australia so I am awake! maybe you should make some online aussie friends and play chess or something to make the time pass lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurehope Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 I went for a sleep study and to a sleep doctor to help me with my insomnia. The stuff he suggested (and I did) sound easy but they are not. The things I did were:stop taking naps in the daytime (very difficult esp. in the beginning)go to sleep and get up at the same time each day (very difficult)keep a sleep log each day of awake and sleep times (he made me do this)did not go in the bedroom until sleeptime (very difficult)Also, I do not let myself watch overstimulating things on TV or listen to overstimulating things near bedtime.Result (after 4 months): I am still not a perfect sleeper, but I only use Ambien (10 mg) or Klonopin (.5 mg) or an antihistamine about 2 times/month. If I use them more, they stop working.I really did not want to go the pill route since I had tried that and they stopped working after awhile. Things are not perfect but I am much better than I used to be and I know what to do.I hope you can get things turned around. I know how awful it is to be up at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Kim--I'm a fellow nightowl.. though not by choice!!! ..i have horrible insomnia... so if you are ever up and want to chat b/c you cant sleep.. i'll pm you my IM address and stuff if you want.. i havent found soemthing to help my sleep.. i've had insomnia problems since i was a little kid..have you tried sleepy time meds?...hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Hi! I am up at all hours most of the time, so your not alone on this one! Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianaD Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Been there! Sometimes even WITH sleepy meds!Usually, tho, Lunesta and/or Klonazepam does the trick. And sleeping DOES help. I used to hate taking medications, but now, I'm a bit believer in "health thru pharmacy"!Sweet dreams (try DRUGS!),Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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