cant sleeep!!

[WhiteBear]

i really cant sleep, im tired, but i cant sleep. help! im so stressed out and depressed =(

dont tell me to write down my problems to put my mind at rest cos it doesnt work!!!!!!!!!!!

[tamborine]

repeat any prayers you know......shuts down the mind & you'll soon drop off

[WhiteBear]

prayers?? lol.... our father. who art in heaven.............

jeeeze im chinese!! im not religious either.

ive been up since 1am!

[tamborine]

well get the joss stix out and on your knees....you'll soon fall over doped by the joss's

[WhiteBear]

lol

[ummmm]

Do you exercise?

[sleepy1j]

i have the same problem cant sleep lol

[muppeteer]

Paul McKenna's new book 'I can make you sleep'

[chinadog]

Im the same WB, Im usually up till about 3-45am. If I feel tired and try for an early night I sleep for about 3 hours then Im wide awake again! I tried a hypnotherapy cd it woked for a while but wore off so Im going to get Paul Mcenna's book. I'll try anything except sleeping tablets!.

[Naomicorlett]

Why not sleeping tablets ? I have used them on and off for a few years now. I use them when I know I wont sleep because of stress and then ease off them when i feel ok. The modern ones don't give yop a hangover at all just a deep calm sleep.

[chinadog]

Which ones do you use Naiomi? My doc suggested Temazapam but said they're really addictive.

[chinadog]

Naomi..sorry.

[tamborine]

Ur asleep now......or u would have replied!

[MEJ]

Firstly, I'd try and sort out what is stressing you out - easier said than done, I know. Also, I'd cut out alcohol for a couple of weeks. Try not to drink any caffeinated drinks after 2pm. Do loads of exercise - best remedy for a good nights sleep and if all that fails, try this relaxation technique: Breathe in for a slow count of 3 and then breathe out for a slow count of 6. Concentrate only on your breathing and counting until you are in the land of nod........sweet dreams....

[WhiteBear]

well i didnt get to sleep til about 5ish, then woke up at 11ish and well annoyed that i missed 'something for the weekend' been really tired all day.

i did some cleaning, took rubbish out, went for walkies, now really tired.
im always tired during the day and just dose off for about 15mins.

china let me know if mckenna guy works. but must b strange listening to someone talking?

[Naomicorlett]

Sorry. Been out for evening. ( not out for count ! )I take zopiclone 7mg. Sometimes I leave a half tablet next to the bed and take that if I wake during night. night night sleep tight.

[WhiteBear]

naom
im not too sure taking pills for it, i might OD myself!!

[craft1948]

Drugs - Mirtazapine does it for me - mind I daren't drive in the morning!!

[Naomicorlett]

Hmm well if you feel that way I wouldn't have them in the house. I am fairly paranoid about putting them away each night so I dont take another in my sleep. I just feel so much better when I know I can get to sleep if I am desperate.

[sallycroc]

Get some lavender pillow spray from the body shop and use that before you go to bed.

Get into bed only when you're tired.

Make your bedroom clutter free. No computer, music or tv.

Go for a walk during the day. Fresh air always makes me tired.

Don't eat too late and don't exercise too late.

Camomile tea works wonders for me :)