I seem to go through these bouts of sleeplessness about once every 2 months, and I’m starting to get tired (yuk yuk) of it. I cannot seem to pinpoint the reason for it either which just exacerbates the problem. Being able to pin a reason on something is 90% of the battle in getting it fixed, at least for me.
Unfortunately, when these little episodes of insomnia come around again, it means that I’m late for work, irritable, and have difficulty concentrating. Oh, and a combination of tiredness and looking at a screen makes my eyes hurt.
All in all, not being able to sleep is rubbish so I decided today that I wasn’t going to take this lying down (dearie me, they’re flowing thick and fast today!) and that I’d be proactive and… stuff.
Whilst being all proactive and preppy in my dream-like state this morning I found 30 simple tips to help you get to sleep. Most of these tips are common sense, such as avoid naps and keep regular bedtime hours.
Some however are a little odd like the suggestgion to Sleep with your head facing North, or just plain strange like “Quiet Ears“.
I will, however, be trying each and every one of these techniques over the next few days in varing combinations. Who knows, all this plotting and scheming to try and sleep may make me tired enough to go out like a light once I actually get in bed!
Southern Bird | 26-Oct-05 at 5:19 pm | Permalink
Well a tip i would suggest you use that i’ve learned from my divvy boyf is not to drink & filter coffees in one day. Common sense i’m sure youd agree.
But never mind all that..
When did it get so god damn funkaliscious round here? I mean look at the coot colours and roundy graffics! So very me. Love it.
em | 26-Oct-05 at 5:42 pm | Permalink
2 words–sleeping pills. i get all warm and tired just typing it.
Splee | 26-Oct-05 at 11:50 pm | Permalink
Thanks for the vote on the theme SB :) And yes, coffee (or anything with caffine) is bad.
em: I don’t think I’d go with sleeping pills just yet. I’d rather try to sort it out naturally first. I’m not a pill person. It takes an absolute hum-dinger of a headache before I’ll even take an asprin! :)
Sleep Disorders Guide | 04-Apr-06 at 12:17 pm | Permalink
One-third of all adult Americans–about 50 million people–complain about their sleep. Some sleep too little, some fitfully, and some too much. Although one-third of our lives is spent asleep, most of us don’t know much about sleep, not even our own. We don’t even know exactly why we sleep, other than–like an overnight battery recharge–sleep promotes daytime alertness. Sleep problems profoundly disturb both sleeping and waking life.
Some useful resources to help you out from all kinds of sleep disorders
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
http://www.sleepdisordersguide.com
http://www.stanford.edu
Jim Davis | 22-Jan-07 at 12:00 pm | Permalink
I would have to agree about the sleeping pills i suffer the problem of bouts of not being able to sleep and normally have to resort to their use to snap out of it again. But i find just for occasional use, i am still undecided if its better to suffer the lack of sleep or have to put up with the dopey hangover they give you the next day. Also i tend to find Stilnox gives me terrible headaches and with extended use tends to make me feel very depressed.
sleepangel | 24-Jan-07 at 9:38 am | Permalink
Sleep deprivation can make you irritable and drowsy the next day and, lke Jim said, sleeping pills give you a bad hang-over. So, natural is the way to go.
You already mentioned some (common sense) tips… and tried them, too. Allow me to add something to your list. Onions. Yes, onions, and there are other home remedies for insomnia. Read more to know more. Here’s the link. Thank me later. Sleep well!
http://www.askthesleepexperts.com
Rob LaPlante | 29-Mar-07 at 9:47 pm | Permalink
Sleeping Pills should only be taken after diet and exercise improvements are made.
http://sleeping-pills-information.com
Stephen Jones | 18-Jul-07 at 8:03 am | Permalink
I just wanted to say “thanks” for this resource, it’s proved helpful. Regards, SJ, http://www.accjobs.com
K.M. Dodd | 11-Aug-07 at 9:30 am | Permalink
When talking about sleep deprivation it is important to remember how vehicular accidents and fatalities are caused by lack of sleep. Also the American Diabetes Association has put out information warning individuals about sleep deprivation, and how it can lead to type 2 diabetes. I thought whoa no way but they apparently have the data to back it up. Lack of restorative sleep can be linked to so many different ailments, like hypertension. that whatever you need to do to get the proper amount of rest you should do it.