The Long Night

Hi P1kef1sh, Firstly, I am sorry you had such a restless night and hope even though tired you are better today. Gaviscon will help if not. If I can't sleep I tend to read a book for a while and then when my eyes get tired I usually find I can get off then, if not because of pain etc I will come downstairs and ge a drink and maybe sit up for a while at the computer of watch TV. Hope you get a better nights sleep tonight. Ellie :D

If I can't sleep at night I opened my computer and watch music videos until my eyes drop off. Sometimes i read hardbound book just to make me sleepy.

Ok I wake up Gissi I will then try to read if that does not work I will try and watch the TV and if that does not work I will do Gissi's head in by talking to him and bugging him I have even changed the Bedroom round at 2am because I could not sleep, once I changed the Living room Furniture round at 3 am needless to say my Son was not happy as he walked into the Settee, then told me to go to bed, which tempted me to change the Bedroom Furniture, but my Son shouted not to even think about it lol that was 3 years ago as for the last time I changed the Bedroom at 2 am was a few Months ago lol no one here to stop me now But you know this will pass after a 3 or 4 Months Ok seriously I hope you are feeling better

Oh Pike ..if only I had known.my nurses uniform came from Ebay yesterday,the complete works..a litttle pinny a hat ith a cross on and some seamed stockings.and I would have gladly dooned them to give you a Rennie..but..was this heartburn a case of self indulgence?did you pig out on goodies during the evening?..if I cant sleep I get up,its as simple as that..often Mr Ruby will still be up watching something or other on the television,we keep very erratic hours here!but I cant just lay there ,my molehills become mountains,and before I know it im on the ascent of Everest..so rather thango through the whole agony syndrome I just get up,maybe sew or put the computer on,or maybe just relax with the television on low..

P1key..well no wonders you are feeling poorly..not only did you eat so much off my naked body, clean your daughters room and have dreams of Rose Kitties but we went to the Love Shack and we danced allnight..well anyone would need sleep after all of that.. Hopefully you aren't allergic to me and we can do that again! Hope you are feeling better today and have some sweet dreams!

I listen to my radio all night - there are quizzes, talkbacks, insomniac nutters ... there's a whole new world howling out there in the early hours! (I don't mind if you watch the telly ... but the second thing you mention is VERY unseemly!)

Well my sympathy you shall get whether you want it or not Sir Fishy simply because being one who is a sufferer of Acid Reflux (take meds for it) AND a chronic insomniac (more meds thank you) I feel your pain... Whenever I cant or just dont sleep I usually get up and move around quietly or watch tv...I never, however wake anyone else up becuase #1 thats just mean and as much of a cranky b!tch as I am i cant be that mean to my family..though its been tempting at times in the past and #2 i'm usually SO flustered I dont want to be around anyone anyway..

did you take medication that night?well when im not feeling well and cant sleep..i usually tap the shoulder of my husband(that is ..if he is sleeping) and told him of my discomfort..and he usually touch my back (that is back n forth)until i will fall asleep..and it really works for me...

I read and that usually puts me to sleep. I have noticed though when I watch tv I end up staying up really late especially if I come across a movie I haven't seen.

Well, I suppose that depends on how sick I am. If I'm up with the dry heaves (because I never throw up) I'm not going to run to the computer, I'm going to lay on the couch and moan. If its just because I have insomnia, yes I'll play on the computer and if its something really serious then I would probably wake someone up to be with me. Nice robe you are wearing this morning. LOL.

Sorry to hear about your acid burn. I take Zantac for that...takes care of it real fast. If I find myself not being able to sleep, I pick up a good book. If that doesn't work I take a sleeping pill. No staying up all night for me. LOL

Whenever I can't sleep, I'll get out of bed. Then I either get on the computer or read a boring book. Hopefully, I'll get sleepy enough that I can get to sleep. I hate it when I cant' get to sleep because when I don't get enough sleep, I get really irritable and cranky. You would not want to be around me when I'm that way.

Hi ya p1kef1sh Ok I know I am being a bit slow (it's the Cornish in me I'm afraid) but what does ROFL mean?. I don't usually have a problem with sleep as my young kids run me ragged during the day but if I did I would probably stay in bed but watch a bit of tv!

When i can't sleep which is often i just change my activities to wherever i can get comfy if i'm better lying down i'll watch tv with subtitles of, if i'm sitting up i'll come on the computer and come on here, internet, blogging, update my website etc like i did last night if i can't sit on the computer i'll try the couch and read if all else fails i'll just potter about wiping things down doing the dishes, playing with the pets (quietly). i try not to wake my boo up cos it's a regular occurence he';d never sleep plus he's up very early so i make breakfast and stuff for him if i'm up and he wants it.

Read, which is the answer to most things.

If anything is wrong with me, I am up at the washroom, get a drink of water and if that does not work, I will go to my medicine cabinet and find something that will help, like an aspirin of tylenol to get at least the pain subsided so that I can get a little sleep. If it is just I cannot sleep, I will close my eyes and hope I will get into slumberland. It usually works.

I don't do any of the three things you mentioned. I find that the TV or computer tend to make me stay up even when I do feel like sleeping. What I do is drink some warm milk, or drink some chamomile. While I drink it, I soak in a warm to hot bath, with very little light in the room, and some gently music in the background. If that doesn't work, I then take some Valerian. It's a herbal sleep remedy that does the trick quite often.

I used to get those things and they stopped when I discovered what the cause was. Greasy foods or using too much cooking oil did it for me. I cut out most of the greasy foods and use only a little peanut, not vegetable, oil to fry things with. Since then I just don't get haertburn.

oh, what a pity. hope you are better now. i guess in that moment, what we need most is spiritual comfort, esp our sweetheart is beside you, right there.

welll i just watch tv and gain up on mylot like you are right now so that you can get comfortable and make some money having fun online plus get a wii so that you have to stand while your playing PS: how much have ou made sofar here on mylot? PSS:how did you get burned chlorine or heartburn???