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Anyone struggle with sleep? [View all] Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 OP

it drives my wife crazy OriginalGeek Dec 2015 #1

White noise of a fan running works great for me. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #12

i used to like reading too but then I fall asleep with book on me OriginalGeek Dec 2015 #33

'Law and Order' best to go to sleep to. trof Dec 2015 #15

THe best thing about that is OriginalGeek Dec 2015 #31

Funniest line/phrase about all the different varieties of "Law and Order" - years ago, in an episode kath Dec 2015 #60

I turn on the cartoons, too Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #84

that was one of my favorite parts about Adult Swim on cartoon network OriginalGeek Dec 2015 #90

Begin with one foot, think and feel it relax. In a little while you will feel a tingling Cal33 Dec 2015 #2

I gotta ask, friend.....do you happen to be entering the senior years? dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #3

just an opinion, my belief d_r Dec 2015 #4

You should talk to your Dr about that Nac Mac Feegle Dec 2015 #5

I guess you are right d_r Dec 2015 #14

If I didn't have to work, the "2 nap" cycles avebury Dec 2015 #6

Nyquil works for me. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2015 #7

I DO take a small dose of Elavil at night dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #13

I've been battling a cold for the just over a week now. NyQuil has been Glassunion Dec 2015 #21

LOL! The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2015 #24

The aching, sneezing, why did I wake up on the kitchen floor medicine can raise your blood pressure. Thor_MN Dec 2015 #69

I go through cycles. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #38

When Mr. dixie was working in SF, and dealing with hours of traffic and nosie, etc dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #45

The 2 nap cycle worked great for me for years. The 2 hours of non-strenuous work was a pain though. A Simple Game Dec 2015 #78

Maybe you need a Sleep Cat? The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2015 #8

Read NJCher Dec 2015 #9

I can fall asleep anywhere. I can also wake immediately. hobbit709 Dec 2015 #10

You are one of the fortunate people. My brother could do it, too, and still can. But, in old age Cal33 Dec 2015 #29

You must be related to my husband or my sister's husbands DebJ Dec 2015 #62

I take Ambien but also Marthe48 Dec 2015 #11

Every day bigwillq Dec 2015 #16

huge ASMR fan but alas, they've never done anything for my insomnia Skittles Dec 2015 #17

I do like how they make me very relaxed bigwillq Dec 2015 #18

what is ASMR? NJCher Dec 2015 #26

Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response Skittles Dec 2015 #28

I would have to see that to believe it. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #39

lots of exercise and an internet radio with old time radio shows rurallib Dec 2015 #19

I swtiched from radio to podcasts hibbing Dec 2015 #43

Yes, sheep can be savage. malthaussen Dec 2015 #20

Breathing, body awareness. Avalux Dec 2015 #22

I blast a fan on me Generic Brad Dec 2015 #23

I do that, too NJCher Dec 2015 #27

This sounds like my sleep patterns. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #40

If insomnia were an Olympic event Aerows Dec 2015 #25

There are many causes, of course. A most common one is because we are thinking. This helps Cal33 Dec 2015 #30

Me too. Tipperary Dec 2015 #32

I quit caffeine, don't exercise too much past 8pm Aerows Dec 2015 #34

That sounds exactly like me. Tipperary Dec 2015 #35

Maybe we should start watching horrible movies? Aerows Dec 2015 #36

Sounds like a plan lol. Tipperary Dec 2015 #37

Try C-Span at nght. PADemD Dec 2015 #98

I am looking for sleep Aerows Dec 2015 #99

If you're not eating after 5, you may be having trouble falling asleep because your Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #41

That could be! Aerows Dec 2015 #42

Let us know if it works for you. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #44

Is that teaspoons Aerows Dec 2015 #50

teaspoons. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #51

I just check my jar of Justin's Almond butter. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #53

I have been struggling with Ideopathic Hypersomnia for decades. fleur-de-lisa Dec 2015 #46

And it's free! fleur-de-lisa Dec 2015 #47

It almost sounds like riding in a car. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #57

This web site, if you have speakers, is perfect dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #81

Avoid electronics near bedtime. Don't drink too much alcohol. mainer Dec 2015 #48

sex works for me olddots Dec 2015 #49

. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #55

Clonazpam. (.5MG) From my doctor. BlueJazz Dec 2015 #52

Is it addictive? Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #54

I've been taking it for 7-8 years...every night and have had zero problems with it. Having said .. BlueJazz Dec 2015 #58

Ditto .5 clonazepam. Addictive - Maybe, but I'm willing to stay with the .5 No Vested Interest Dec 2015 #64

lately I have been struggling with turning the damn computer off and going to bed! Kali Dec 2015 #56

Someone once told me that benedryl has similar properties Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #67

Pint of bourbon. No, that keeps me awake. valerief Dec 2015 #59

I just started using a sound machine and set it to white noise. Works wonders. DebJ Dec 2015 #61

Football games make the perfect noise to fall asleep. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #66

I've used sound machines for years. mithnanthy Dec 2015 #73

I've been having insomnia for some time now prouddemfromaustin44 Dec 2015 #63

Welcome to DU! Tobin S. Dec 2015 #65

A couple of things have helped me TexasBushwhacker Dec 2015 #68

A woman was telling me yesterday that cedarwood oil really helps her bi-polar husband mackerel Dec 2015 #70

I fall asleep fine, but have awful anxiety that wakes me up after about 4 hours.. a la izquierda Dec 2015 #71

Same here. GoCubsGo Dec 2015 #75

Hmm I'll try that. a la izquierda Dec 2015 #76

I use Screen Shader on my puter for evening browsing. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #82

I wish I knew. AngryOldDem Dec 2015 #72

This may be helpful ailsagirl Dec 2015 #74

thanks for the book recommendation. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #85

You betcha'!! ailsagirl Dec 2015 #100

I have sleep apnea and am an insomniac. Jamaal510 Dec 2015 #77

My pharmacist gave me a few tips. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #86

I have a CPAP and love it. MosheFeingold Dec 2015 #95

I just listen to "in Search of Lost Time" womanofthehills Dec 2015 #79

sleep with me podcast nadine_mn Dec 2015 #80

i sleep w dogs. mopinko Dec 2015 #83

I do the same thing, but with my hubby. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #87

if i had a hubby, i would do that. mopinko Dec 2015 #88

I struggle with a sleep disorder... Contrary1 Dec 2015 #89

I'm sure there has to be a reason for this anomaly. Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #92

Two Words - Restless Legs Fix The Stupid Dec 2015 #91

Have you tried acupuncture and professional massage techniques? Baitball Blogger Dec 2015 #93

I Get That From MS ProfessorGAC Dec 2015 #94

White noise machine bikebloke Dec 2015 #96

The granny method: OxQQme Dec 2015 #97