How to Fall Asleep

@RubyHawk (99405)

Atlanta, Georgia

May 8, 2016 9:36pm CST

I haven't been on Mylots much today. We had visitors and my time has been limited for computering. However I wanted to make comments and start a discussion before I go to bed. I was tired after our visitors left and took a good nap in my deck swing. It's my favorite place to nap when the weather is pretty. I can stretch and relax and enjoy taking my ease. Wish I could do the same at night. In spite of trying, I sleep very little at night. I read somewhere that the best way to fall asleep is to try to stay awake. It might have been in a discussion here. Anyway I tried that last night and it didn't work worth a flip.So, so much for that. I hope all you mothers had a wonderful Mothers Day and an even better day tomorrow.

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@thelme55 (76843)

• Germany

9 May 16

When I have difficulty in sleeping, I rub 100% lavender essential oil under my nose. It helps me sleep.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

Now that's an idea, I should try lavender.

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@thelme55 (76843)

• Germany

17 May 16

@RubyHawk yes, try it. If you don't want it under your nose you can put it on your pillow where you can smell it when lying sideways.

@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

9 May 16

I have kearned about turning all my gadgets off for me to get sleep

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

10 May 16

Good idea, I turn ever thing off before I go to bed.

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@celticeagle (165272)

• Boise, Idaho

11 May 16

A deck swing does sound nice. I would love to have a bay window with a box seat in it where I could read and want the thunderstorms when they happen around here. Trying to stay awake, huh? Only makes sense. Had a nice Mom's day. I have a room full of flowers and the scent is divine. Hope you had a nice one.

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@celticeagle (165272)

• Boise, Idaho

11 May 16

@RubyHawk ....How nice. These are just flowers from around the area where she walks.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 May 16

That's lovely, flowers are always nice, my better half brought me roses and daughter in law petunias. They are still pretty.

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@LadyDuck (470039)

• Switzerland

9 May 16

I have many times difficulty in sleeping, but the best place is still my bed.

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@LadyDuck (470039)

• Switzerland

10 May 16

@RubyHawk I have the same problem, once I get up I cannot go back to sleep.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

10 May 16

I never get up after I go to bed. Some people say they get up and read, but I would never go to sleep if I did that.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

9 May 16

i don't nap much myself, always awaken more 'xhausted :( the best thingy fer me'n the promise'f a pleasant slumber's lots'f physical activity - so i'm jest plum worn out from the day.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

10 May 16

@RubyHawk i know :( tis somethin'n awful 'n i wish i'd'n answer, ms. ruby. alas, all i've got's big hugs to send!

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

10 May 16

That's me, I run tired all the time, but what's a person to do?

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

@crazyhorseladycx Thank you, hugs are appreciated.

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

9 May 16

I wish I could get into a really good sleep routine. Since losing my husband, this has been very difficult for me. But I guess, like everything else, it's a work in progress. Different chapters in our lives can bring new challenges.

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

18 May 16

@RubyHawk thanks. It was a shock because he was so young and it happened so fast. It still doesn't feel real to me.

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

I'm sure that's true, I know how hard it is to lose loved ones. I'm sorry for your loss.

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@allknowing (134558)

• India

10 May 16

I am a people's person per se but ever since I got hooked on to myLot I do not much enjoy visitors

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

Mylot is addicting. I agree with you there.

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@toniganzon (72281)

• Philippines

9 May 16

Enjoy your sleep and see you soon. I want to take a nap this afternoon as I woke up too early this morning to cast my vote.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

10 May 16

I hope you sleep well tonight.

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@Teep11 (7673)

• United States

9 May 16

Perhaps you'll have more time to mylot tomorrow. If you need your rest then obtain it. Try to find something that will soothe you so thar relaxation takes place.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

10 May 16

That's the problem, turning your mind off and relaxing.

Angela Bautista

@anjalmonte (106)

• Quezon, Philippines

9 May 16

It's summer her in the Philippines and it's difficult to sleep comfortably when the heat factor is up to 40 degrees.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

I don't understand your degrees, our temperature runs around 80 degrees now. It will soon be hotter.

Happy Lady and Freya the Catblog Cat

@Jackalyn (7558)

• Oxford, England

10 May 16

Try warm mik and reading a book. You will probably find you fell asleep mid chapter. I do.

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@JESSY3236 (19819)

• United States

9 May 16

I used to read the bible to help me fall asleep. But usually I can sleep good.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

If I read, I get interested and could read all night. I usually relax on the couch and read before I go to bed.

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@paigea (36320)

• Canada

10 May 16

I have a lot of sleep problems too. I avoid naps and always get up early and still have trouble sleeping. Any way good luck on sleeping tonight!

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 May 16

Thanks,I hope you slept well too.

@slayer08 (2377)

• Philippines

9 May 16

you were probably thinking too much as well that's why youre having a hard time sleeping.

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@slayer08 (2377)

• Philippines

17 May 16

@RubyHawk you know what they say, night is the mother of thoughts.

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

that's true, my mind runs round and round when I go to bed.

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@MGjhaud (23240)

• Philippines

9 May 16

i wasnt able to respond to anything yesterday but i was able to post one. i hope your mother's day was special.

and i hope you'll get all the rest you need.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

Thank you for your good wishes. and a good nights rest to you.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

9 May 16

I sleep well when I eventually get to bed. I go very late - it's nearly 4.30am here and I'm just about ready to sleep. Sorry you have difficulty - have you tried not taking a nap at all during the day?

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

10 May 16

I enjoy a nap when I can go to sleep, but I hardly ever nap.

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• Hamirpur, India

9 May 16

great.....................

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 May 16

Thank you.