Insomia - What keeps you awake at night?

Singapore
October 15, 2006 3:26am CST
Any remedies?
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@HomerBundy (1325)
• United States
15 Oct 06
myLot and TV...with Tivo there is always something to watch on TV now and with myLot there is always something to do online...i don't know of any remedies...maybe destroy the computer and the television...
• Singapore
15 Oct 06
hahaha.... yeh you do have a point. in those days when there was no internet.. for me.. my mind wanders around when i try to get to sleep...bad habit. :(
• United States
15 Oct 06
yeah thats like me 2, I think about random things at school or that have happened or I wish would happen.
• Singapore
15 Oct 06
seems like a chronic problem that even fatique cant help solve.. :(
@hawick (645)
• Singapore
15 Oct 06
i guess myLot must have kept you awake at night. for me, planning somethings keeps me awake for 1-2 hours before i knock out
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• Singapore
15 Oct 06
haha i wish i can juz doze off like my dear... :( i dont like to carry stuff to bed to tink but... but..
• Singapore
15 Oct 06
i cant. i tried. i can be tired but not sleepy. u know how it is like? tired but not sleepy?
@hawick (645)
• Singapore
15 Oct 06
well most of the time i can doze off like that too, probably i kept myself awake till 2 in the morning before goin to bed, this way, u sure sleep, immediately
@istanto (8548)
• Indonesia
15 Oct 06
I am Insomia i cant get sleep when night.. until today i have no idea how to fix this problem...
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• Singapore
15 Oct 06
how long do u take before u get to sleep?
@istanto (8548)
• Indonesia
15 Oct 06
I cant sleep at night until 7 morning then i can sleep. do you think im like BATMAN??.. life at night...
• Singapore
15 Oct 06
Creatures of the night :)
@cuttyrish (2667)
• United States
15 Oct 06
If you want to get a good sleep, avoid stimulants such as caffeine like coffee, tea and soda at night so you can control your insomia because if you drink coffee or other caffeine it will make you awake for the whole night. And dont stress yourself too much because stress causes insomia. So you can sleep well, avoid doing things/activities that to strenous before you sleep.And also avoid eating alot before going to sleep. Make your room condusive to sleep, and dont do your work on your bed and if you have a tv in your room better remove because all this factors that i have said could contribute to insomia. And last one if you are stress, do some exercise, so it can eliminate stress. Well i hope this helps you.
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• Singapore
15 Oct 06
oooh no tv in the room? Then i guess that must be the problem, but its my husbands habit to watch the tv before he is tired enough to doze off... and by the time he is tired enough to sleep it will be 6am in the morning.... i guess i should ban him from watchin tv after 12am
• Singapore
15 Oct 06
thanks for the tips! i have tried aromatherapy too. i guess i just have a bad habit of my mind wandering... i shall try and tire myself out more. hmm..
@alena824 (376)
• Philippines
18 Oct 06
I think stretching exercises are best if you're trying to get some sleep. Doing intense workouts just around bed time will only awaken you more, instead of shutting down for the night. A glass of warm milk is said to do wonders. Praying, too, for a peaceful and restful night could help. Night, night. Don't let the bed bugs bite.
@vijay12 (1642)
• India
15 Oct 06
er......It depends on ones age.But you do not look old,as older people have trouble sleeping.Two or three hours,daily,is a blessing,if they are lucky. Coming to the serious part of the discussion,it has been known,for a long time that counting sheep,in bed, is good at overcoming the same.Many people have innovated and come out with their own,unique solutions.Ah,but you are asking "Why" and not for solutions. The reasons are many:- 1.One might have slept in day time,as I do,spending my time browsing the net during night,trying to make some bucks,as in myLot and other sites! 2.Anxiety.This is one of the most important reasons.Over the years I have found that,anxiety,is not necessary,in fact is a disease.Instead,if one has problems(these two go hand in hand!),one should try to solve them,instead of being tied down by anxiety.Overcoming problems,makes one more and more self-confident,and the sleep problems generally disappear. 3.Neighbourhood disturbances,as during celebrations and festivals.One could get away fromthe scene,for a short while,to get the much needed sleep! 4.All of us have good friends and,most of the times,are forced to be bad charcters,who raise our hackles(can be found in debating forums etc),in our offices etc.The latter contribute to our lack of sleep,not only during night,but during daytime too.Try to to be in a place where there are lesser chances of encounters with these!Better have a tension free and undemnding COMPANY.One should be lucky to have good friendsand their support,as this is one of the most important reqirements for a person to be,at least,not a failure.Having good FRIENDS,is a must! 5.All of us,commit mistakes,and sometimes become,objects of ridicule(in society,among friends,colleaugues etc).This is a serious situation,depriving us of the badly needed sleep.Try to move to a new location,for some time at least,if not permanently.This will give a badly needed breather! 6.Don't antagonise people.People skill is needed,in any situation,to anybody.Modern life has become complicated,and an organized gang can give hell,for anybody.Hence better,not to be lonely,and have powerful friends. One can go on and on ......STRESS has been part of Human and Animal life,from the time of Neandethals and before.A cheerful disposition,enjoying the present to the full and accepting certain facts of life,without trying to CHANGE THE WORLD,are part of the knack of getting a good noght's sleep!
• Singapore
16 Oct 06
wow. thanks for your post! very informative. gonna need some time to digest it and all. i am 27 by the way. procrastination yeh i agree. worrying over when thing can get done etc etc. you have a very valid point! thank you!
@vijay12 (1642)
• India
15 Oct 06
I forgot to add "Procrastination",a very dangerous,but often,underestimated problem. Don't delay,doing things.This will ensure a good noght's sleep!
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@aureliaz (1177)
• Singapore
18 Oct 06
Having overdue projects and homework, guilt from procrastinating from my revision for exams and knowing I have done someone wrong. Remedies? Warm baths, lavender oil, a great pillow and clearing your conscience
• Singapore
18 Oct 06
hmmm lavender oil...sounds good. maybe a nice chamomile tea just before bed too.! thanks for sharing!
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@chukwudi (1098)
• Nigeria
19 Oct 06
reading books ,watching late night movies ,thinking on the way forward and planing how to rule the world
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@LBS1178 (317)
• United States
15 Oct 06
There are a lot of things that keep me awake at night. A good movie that I just cant turn off, or stress over something like money. But that probably happens to everyone.
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• Singapore
16 Oct 06
perhaps even a lousy bed. or a snoring partner. hmm..
@netizen (534)
• India
15 Oct 06
This TV channels and internet make me sleepless so many nights. Now Mylot is added to the list. Remedy: Go to a place where there is no electricity.
• Singapore
16 Oct 06
like camping outdoors? LOL
• India
15 Oct 06
wel am an insomiac.... nthn helps much, as long as u are not at peace with urself... best i can suggest is, live a fuller life, try being happier, and ur mind wud get relaxed wit dat... try some good music too....
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• Singapore
16 Oct 06
thanks for sharing!
@bhbirdie6 (1765)
• United States
15 Oct 06
I just think about my day and what I have to do tomorrow. It actually keeps me awake a lot and I have trouble getting to sleep.
• Singapore
16 Oct 06
oh yeh dont a lot of us do that... bad habit... :(
@gsnarayanan (1704)
• India
15 Oct 06
If you can not get a good sleep, try Yoga.
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• Singapore
15 Oct 06
thanks for the suggestion!
@ngty69 (971)
• India
18 Oct 06
Let us first know what is Insomnia. Insomnia:- Chronic inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time. PC keeps me awake at night.
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• Singapore
18 Oct 06
thanks for sharing the definition!
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@catchsharad (1326)
• India
15 Oct 06
Movies, Internet, Phone calls, Headache, Tension, Excitement
• Singapore
16 Oct 06
any cure?
• United States
19 Oct 06
I don't sleep either it is so hard for me to get a good night sleep. I take sleeping pills to help me sleep. God Bless
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@Nivedha (617)
• India
18 Oct 06
hmm...a lot of things
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@wavelander (1526)
• Portugal
18 Oct 06
Problems, problems and more problems! when we start thinking about them it's hard to sleep!
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@tvnaresh (1581)
• India
19 Oct 06
Meditation.....is the best solution...
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• India
19 Oct 06
tensions of life
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@happygal68 (3275)
• United States
19 Oct 06
My mind racing keeps me awake~thinking of what all I have to do the next day.
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