Anyonehere know how to sleep for a VERY LONG TIME?

[Taverner]

Not a year, but say, 2-3 days in a row

I have some things I need to work out in my dreams, and the requisite 8 hours isn't giving me enough...

[Duer 157099]

1. Antihistamines work very well for me

Not that I have ever slept for 2-3 days in a row, but I bet I could. I like dreaming.

[RandomThoughts]

2. How many fears are correct?

Most of fear is intimidation. And projecting a false future.

That is why fear is so useless, it is wrong most of the time. And even if it is right sometimes, you don't know which time will be right, so no reason to act based on a fear of the future that really can not be known. From there you have to do what you think is best, and try to avoid delusions.

[Taverner]

3. Oh its not fear

I've worked out these issues in my dream journals

It's something my subconscious wants to say to me, but doesn't have the time in my usual 8 hrs

[RandomThoughts]

7. Ok hope you find what it is you are trying to figure out.

[kentauros]

4. Tinctures of kava-kava and valerian.

Take at least the upper-end of the recommended dose, or double it. You won't OD, but it will knock you out ;)

Also, for myself and at least one other friend that didn't like my recommendation for this very reason, kava-kava will give you epic-length dreams, sometimes of a disturbing nature.

The scent of rosemary will stimulate the brain to dream more, too. Most "dream pillows" have rosemary leaves in them.

Happy dreaming! :D

[Inchworm]

5. Set alarm at 3 hour intervals

And keep journal on the nightstand :)

:hi:

[Pacifist Patriot]

6. Become a 14 year old boy?

I can't remember the last time I've seen my son's eyeballs.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. Become a cat. They are champion sleepers.

I have no idea what they dream about, though.

[Kablooie]

17. I've tried this and it works like a charm. The food is terrible though.

[MilesColtrane]

9. Achieve lucid dreaming and you can tell your unconscious to cut to the chase.

Or, you may just spend your time flying and sleeping with supermodels.

[kentauros]

16. And here are a couple of instructional sites just for that:

Mastering the Art of Lucid Dreaming

How to Program Your Dreams In Advance

:hi:

[eppur_se_muova]

10. Chlor-trimeton works pretty well for me.

One tablet delivers 12-18 hours of sleep. :) But then *everything* makes me drowsy -- including most "non-drowsy" formulas ...

Other than that, hope for the flu. :evilgrin:

[HipChick]

11. micheal jackson tried this..

Didn't end so well...

[siligut]

12. Try hypnosis

If you can find someone with talent, whom you trust, hypnosis is the fastest way to the subconscious. Or there may be a CD you can play before sleep that will direct your subconscious mind. I know there are CDs one can play at bedtime, I just don't know if there is one for what you want.

[RZM]

13. Best advice I can give

Stay up for 2 or more days straight, then load up on over the counter sleep aids. You'd probably max out at about 18 hours or so though. I'm sure there are much stronger drugs/sedatives that could do it better, but I wouldn't know how to get my hands on them.

[Crystal Clarity]

14. jmho, but for what it's worth

it's probably not a good idea to sleep too long; anymore then it'd be good to go without sleep too long. Yes, restorative sleep is necessary, but after awhile, well...

From personal experience (NOT professional opinion- you should seek that!), I've found that no matter what the circumstance(s) it's usually best to stick to your own circadian rhythms as close possible.

Doing your best to stay healthy, ie. a well balanced diet, good sleep hygiene, exercise, meditation...(basically anything that is good for the mind, body and soul) can help with brain agility, thus making things easier to think things through/work out.

Of course, the self-discipline it takes to do these things is easier said then done, I know. I need to get back on the band-wagon myself. But, seriously, when I was sticking more to such a routine, it helped me tremendously in every sphere of my life, and wasn't that difficult once I got into it. I've still got a long way to go but...

I hope this helps some. You can do this! Keep telling yourself that! :hug:

[Iggo]

15. Snort/smoke shitloads of meth, stay up for 4 days, 5 if you can make it.

On that last day, you'll be dreaming before you even go to sleep. So be careful talking to the shadow people when the colorful people are around. Once you finally do crash, it's about a day-and-a-half to two days, waking up periodically to eat and stuff.

Caveat: It's deadly and meth part is illegal.

Tip: Probably just better don't...lol.

[guitar man]

18. NyQuil

Always knocks me smooth out :P

[Kaleva]

19. Go to the Vets and get a shot. Fluffy has been asleep for about 9 years now.

[rbnyc]

20. Don't use drugs...

...it will mess up your natural dream process. Don't sleep more than you need. Meditate before you go to sleep, and journal about your dreams when you wake up and let the process work over time. If you don't remember your dreams when you wake up, just free-write for half an hour and keep trying.

It's important to go to sleep when you're tired and get up when you naturally wake up.

Be patient.

I love sleep and my dream life is very important to me. But sleep can undo itself.

Good luck.