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Post by Mrs H on Oct 3, 2007 8:27:11 GMT -1
Done some searching online, the following are all recommended: # Go to bed at the same time each night # Avoid having a TV in the bedroom # Get moderate exercise daily # Try a milky drink before bed # Avoid too much alcohol # Avoid eating or drinking a lot late at night # Try relaxing with yoga, hypnosis or listening to music I also find that I sleep better when I follow certain 'sleep habits.' For instance, I always sleep better when I'm cuddled up to something, even if it's just an extra pillow - that helps me more than worrying about if I'm on my front, side or back. Maybe you need something to that sort of effect? I also find that having a little background noise that I'm used to (a computer tower that's still switched on, for instance) helps me, since it's a familiar sound and it masks other possibly distracting background noises. That's a bit 50:50 though; some people prefer silence. Maybe that's it. I like 'white noise' whilst I sleep. I find a video/dvd of something that I watch all the time lulls me off to sleep. But I don't have a tv, video or dvd player where I am now.
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Post by Mrs H on Oct 3, 2007 8:30:41 GMT -1
Hang on, Laura, might you not simply be jet-lagged? But I've been home a week Jules. I think it's most likely change of circumstances and an over active brain
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Post by unkownperson on Oct 3, 2007 8:31:41 GMT -1
Im insomiac most of the time so come to me for anything... but use music works for me sometimes...
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Post by Neko Bazu on Oct 3, 2007 8:33:17 GMT -1
Done some searching online, the following are all recommended: # Go to bed at the same time each night # Avoid having a TV in the bedroom # Get moderate exercise daily # Try a milky drink before bed # Avoid too much alcohol # Avoid eating or drinking a lot late at night # Try relaxing with yoga, hypnosis or listening to music I also find that I sleep better when I follow certain 'sleep habits.' For instance, I always sleep better when I'm cuddled up to something, even if it's just an extra pillow - that helps me more than worrying about if I'm on my front, side or back. Maybe you need something to that sort of effect? I also find that having a little background noise that I'm used to (a computer tower that's still switched on, for instance) helps me, since it's a familiar sound and it masks other possibly distracting background noises. That's a bit 50:50 though; some people prefer silence. Maybe that's it. I like 'white noise' whilst I sleep. I find a video/dvd of something that I watch all the time lulls me off to sleep. But I don't have a tv, video or dvd player where I am now. May well have hit it on the head then. Might be worth finding out if there's a cheap TV for sale in the local paper, or if a friend's got a spare you can borrow for a while. (Incidentally, I have, but Luton seems quite a long way to come for one!)
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Post by jh1980 on Oct 3, 2007 8:41:16 GMT -1
Hang on, Laura, might you not simply be jet-lagged? But I've been home a week Jules. I think it's most likely change of circumstances and an over active brain Fair play... I occasionally consider a frontal lobotomy as one way of making life simpler... but again, really not the best option, probably! (sorry, that's what lack of sleep does for you! crazyness... )
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Post by Mrs H on Oct 3, 2007 8:41:55 GMT -1
Maybe that's it. I like 'white noise' whilst I sleep. I find a video/dvd of something that I watch all the time lulls me off to sleep. But I don't have a tv, video or dvd player where I am now. May well have hit it on the head then. Might be worth finding out if there's a cheap TV for sale in the local paper, or if a friend's got a spare you can borrow for a while. (Incidentally, I have, but Luton seems quite a long way to come for one!) I have got one back at *the marital home* but we've yet to decide who's getting what.
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Post by addicted2venos on Oct 3, 2007 8:47:33 GMT -1
The advice Neko gave is sound. Whether you like it or not Jules, we are largely creatures of habit and routine. The 'fall asleep on the bus, then get a second wind at home', is just a routine you've established for yourself'. H has established a routine of not sleeping now, and her body is used to it ........ lack of sleep makes people tired, irritable and anxious, the last two states of course make it more difficult to get to sleep. So it just becomes a vicious cycle. What you need to do is break your current routine, and establish a new one ......... it's just like how you recover from jet lag!!
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Post by Mrs H on Oct 3, 2007 8:48:53 GMT -1
The advice Neko gave is sound. Whether you like it or not Jules, we are largely creatures of habit and routine. The 'fall asleep on the bus, then get a second wind at home', is just a routine you've established for yourself'. H has established a routine of not sleeping now, and her body is used to it ........ lack of sleep makes people tired, irritable and anxious, the last two states of course make it more difficult to get to sleep. So it just becomes a vicious cycle. What you need to do is break your current routine, and establish a new one ......... it's just like how you recover from jet lag!! You are sensible when you put your mind to it aren't you? lol
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Post by jh1980 on Oct 3, 2007 8:55:06 GMT -1
You are sensible when you put your mind to it aren't you? lol I'm crushingly disappointed......!
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Post by addicted2venos on Oct 3, 2007 8:55:53 GMT -1
You are sensible when you put your mind to it aren't you? lol Infinitely ......... when I need to be!! ;D ......... now back to rabble rousing about the mod vote ....... WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
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Post by Mrs H on Oct 3, 2007 8:59:27 GMT -1
I have indeed cast my votes. I hear it's very close
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Post by addicted2venos on Oct 3, 2007 9:03:48 GMT -1
I have indeed cast my votes. I hear it's very close ........ ahh the illusion of choice!! Secretly it's all chinese burns, secret hand shakes and rolled up trouser legs!! I heard that the company that ran the GMTV phone competitions, have been brought in to run the poll!!
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Post by jh1980 on Oct 3, 2007 9:04:11 GMT -1
I have indeed cast my votes. I hear it's very close Yeah, the stress is killing me!
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Post by jh1980 on Oct 3, 2007 9:08:18 GMT -1
........ ahh the illusion of choice!! Secretly it's all chinese burns, secret hand shakes and rolled up trouser legs!! I heard that the company that ran the GMTV phone competitions, have been brought in to run the poll!! By the way, what happened to: "I will list your provenance, history and value, cash in the attic stylee!"
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Post by Mrs H on Oct 3, 2007 9:09:03 GMT -1
I have indeed cast my votes. I hear it's very close ........ ahh the illusion of choice!! Secretly it's all chinese burns, secret hand shakes and rolled up trouser legs!! I heard that the company that ran the GMTV phone competitions, have been brought in to run the poll!! Is Jules just a member of staff already then that's posing as a contender?
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Post by Neko Bazu on Oct 3, 2007 9:10:39 GMT -1
........ ahh the illusion of choice!! Secretly it's all chinese burns, secret hand shakes and rolled up trouser legs!! I heard that the company that ran the GMTV phone competitions, have been brought in to run the poll!! Is Jules just a member of staff already then that's posing as a contender? No, that'd be Travis - Leeds fan, no?
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Post by addicted2venos on Oct 3, 2007 9:11:54 GMT -1
........ ahh the illusion of choice!! Secretly it's all chinese burns, secret hand shakes and rolled up trouser legs!! I heard that the company that ran the GMTV phone competitions, have been brought in to run the poll!! By the way, what happened to: "I will list your provenance, history and value, cash in the attic stylee!" I had to go to a very boring meeting and have since forgotten all about it TBH ........ I try and get some of them up today!!
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Post by Mrs H on Oct 3, 2007 9:14:32 GMT -1
Is Jules just a member of staff already then that's posing as a contender? No, that'd be Travis - Leeds fan, no? *he he* ;D
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Post by Mrs H on Oct 3, 2007 9:14:53 GMT -1
By the way, what happened to: "I will list your provenance, history and value, cash in the attic stylee!" I had to go to a very boring meeting and have since forgotten all about it TBH ........ I try and get some of them up today!! Indian Giver
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Post by jh1980 on Oct 3, 2007 9:19:30 GMT -1
Is Jules just a member of staff already then that's posing as a contender? Chance would be a fine thing! ;D
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