tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post2712494398252850129..comments2024-03-09T11:29:48.585+00:00Comments on Flowerpot Days: Insomniacs UniteFlowerpothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-55595434088259381792008-06-19T21:17:00.000+01:002008-06-19T21:17:00.000+01:00Hello flower - I'm a bit late to this discussion b...Hello flower - I'm a bit late to this discussion but since older age started to creep in i have regular disturbed nights and find the following can help:<BR/>[1] have radio on very low - a talk station. then lie there and just listen for a word that begins with letter A - when that comes up go on to listening for a word that begins with letter B and down through the alphabet.... I've hardly ever got through to the end of the alphabet. It concetrates the mind enough to stop you being stimulated by the radio chat but boring to do and stops you thinking and worrying...<BR/>[2] Failing that try a few nights with a Benadryl Allergy relief pill [NOT the Benadryl+ with the decongestant which will fire you up on all cylinders} -the plain Benadryl - although it says 'non drowsy' on the pack I find taking one at 11.30 and I'm asleep through to 6 a.m. - beautPenny Pincherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993473608935875834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-65056166479959941652008-06-06T09:14:00.000+01:002008-06-06T09:14:00.000+01:00chrish - yes that's what I'm trying right now. Agr...chrish - yes that's what I'm trying right now. Agree about the old black dog though.<BR/><BR/>Maggie - the radio idea is a really good one so I will try that too. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Lane - yes I can hear now thanks!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-2055212056840715292008-06-05T20:28:00.000+01:002008-06-05T20:28:00.000+01:00Don't have any practical advice I'm afraid fp, apa...Don't have any practical advice I'm afraid fp, apart from to let it run it's course and hopefully your body will get back into it's old ways in time.<BR/>Fascinating to hear other people's advice.<BR/><BR/>Glad you're hearing is back!:-)Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-90317653083553017612008-06-05T19:29:00.000+01:002008-06-05T19:29:00.000+01:00I have in the past hat this type of thing happen t...I have in the past hat this type of thing happen to me. It causes a vicious circle of worry & non sleep.<BR/>Now a days I take a small radio with an earpiece & tune into 5 Live. All through the night they have interesting discussions! I sometimes want to stay awake to hear what people are saying when they ring in the programme with really interesting topics! Guess what happens? I inevitably fall asleep! And I am quite disappointed! I find I get to sleep easier with an earpiece in. Also if I wake up then I go back to sleep much easier. Music does not work as it is too stimulating & wakes me up!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-66370268994275758422008-06-05T17:29:00.000+01:002008-06-05T17:29:00.000+01:00I'm back online and catching up. Glad you can hea...I'm back online and catching up. Glad you can hear again. Hmm, that waking in the wee small hours is something that affects me when the black dog is on the prowl,writing down a list of everything bothering me and prioritising it (how anal is that?) helps. So do good old sleeping pills - in the past I've divided them in half and used them for say, four or five nights. I've found that this method really helps to reprogramme my sleeping habits and get them back on track. Hope you feel better soon.Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-53410082058997270872008-06-05T09:24:00.001+01:002008-06-05T09:24:00.001+01:00breadbox - I've been practising deep breathing and...breadbox - I've been practising deep breathing and yoga exercises and I think that helps a bit.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-81979431774062530952008-06-05T09:24:00.000+01:002008-06-05T09:24:00.000+01:00Grump - ah, Treen! If teh weather is good we might...Grump - ah, Treen! If teh weather is good we might go there on sunday. I beleive we actually have a day off! Thanks for that!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-88248000686901181062008-06-05T09:23:00.000+01:002008-06-05T09:23:00.000+01:00Ak - no I know a lot of people don't! It just make...Ak - no I know a lot of people don't! It just makes me very out of sorts when I dont get enough sleep for a long period.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-71403666013966278562008-06-05T09:22:00.000+01:002008-06-05T09:22:00.000+01:00Mopsa - I get to sleep fine. It's the waking up at...Mopsa - I get to sleep fine. It's the waking up at 4 that's teh problem!<BR/><BR/>Roserio - I'm taking some at the moment but don't want to get into the habit of it. But thanks for the mention I will look into everything.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-3598727780197541632008-06-05T09:21:00.000+01:002008-06-05T09:21:00.000+01:00Lindsay - thanks for that. Good advice. And I can'...Lindsay - thanks for that. Good advice. And I can't take ANY caffeine at any time of day or night!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-76599271059770343342008-06-05T03:19:00.000+01:002008-06-05T03:19:00.000+01:00Glad to know your hearing is back: have you tried ...Glad to know your hearing is back: have you tried meditation for relaxation? It takes some practice, but can help -- and even if you don't sleep it helps rest you...<BR/><BR/>N.BreadBoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551973313066578118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-76505841749825249292008-06-05T00:38:00.000+01:002008-06-05T00:38:00.000+01:00The secret is not to worry about either going to b...The secret is not to worry about either going to bed or waking up in the wee hours. Try and stick to your normal routine where possible. When you awake in the middle of the night, maybe start writing that novel you want to write, or just lie there thinking of England. Whatever you do I am sure that in time you will find your rhythm again. <BR/>A day out to Treen would tire you out and the memory of those beautiful cliffs would lull you to sleep on your return.<BR/>Cheers Mark xGrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364403796591955960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-3791466722313403722008-06-04T21:47:00.000+01:002008-06-04T21:47:00.000+01:00No point in asking me honey, I never sleep the nig...No point in asking me honey, I never sleep the night through! :(Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-1911089687072062602008-06-04T18:34:00.000+01:002008-06-04T18:34:00.000+01:00If none of the natural remedies work (ie hot milky...If none of the natural remedies work (ie hot milky drink before bedtime, no caffeine after 3pm, soothing bath, relaxing music etc), then might I suggest pills? <BR/><BR/>I have been having trouble sleeping for the last 15 years or so. I never have a problem getting off to sleep - I am always so knackered - but I do wake in the middle of the night and then cannot get back off again. The thing that works for me is amitriptylene. It has a multitude of applications. It is actually an anti-depressant, but according to the instructions is also used for sleep problems and even bed-wetting!! I use just half a tablet about two hours before bedtime and it knocks me out for the whole night, but leaves me able to function (and drive) the next morning, without feeling I have been hit on the head with a sledgehammer. You can only get it on prescription from your GP though.ADDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018958238940897902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-44053046385511273822008-06-04T18:04:00.000+01:002008-06-04T18:04:00.000+01:00I read until my eyelids close. Or get up and do s...I read until my eyelids close. Or get up and do some work. But I rarely lie there and just toss and turn; it makes things worse.Mopsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912659592484055741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-19464618463278706602008-06-04T17:24:00.000+01:002008-06-04T17:24:00.000+01:00Sorry about insomnia - have suffered from Day One ...Sorry about insomnia - have suffered from Day One of my life which drove my parents nuts! Being very much older and wiser and having tried many remedies - the best for me is listening to very faint slow music. Something metronomic - if you wish I can suggest many CD's including "Tune Your Brain To Mozart". Having the music turned down low makes you concentrate to hear and then you forget you are worried and restless. I have the CD on a radio with a sleep timer. Another thing I make sure about is no caffiene after 6pm. Relax . . . .Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596425511240774220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-27456935890035398722008-06-04T16:50:00.001+01:002008-06-04T16:50:00.001+01:00Graham - thanks you always make me laugh!Graham - thanks you always make me laugh!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-88823502778798336102008-06-04T16:50:00.000+01:002008-06-04T16:50:00.000+01:00AOJ - thanks for that. I have tried going to bed l...AOJ - thanks for that. I have tried going to bed later but I am so tired at the moment it's really difficult!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-62054933522624674102008-06-04T15:14:00.000+01:002008-06-04T15:14:00.000+01:00I'd recommend a Salman Rushdie novel - invariably ...I'd recommend a Salman Rushdie novel - invariably one ends up asleep amongst the pages after a moment or two.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-48193461275079881262008-06-04T13:06:00.000+01:002008-06-04T13:06:00.000+01:00Having been there many times, my advice would be t...Having been there many times, my advice would be to try not to worry about it which, I know, is easier said than done. As you've already found out, worrying just makes it worse. <BR/><BR/>Try having a really late night, have a few glasses of wine or some hot chocolate or herbal tea to relax you and go to bed a few hours later than you normally would. I find that helps kickstart my brain.Aoj and The Lurchershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509080861414248189noreply@blogger.com