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Started by Richy2k Oct 22, 2005 at 4:29 PM 14 replies 1.4k views

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Oct 22, 2005 at 4:29 PM

Over the past week or so I've been having bad sleep trouble, I will get tired, goto bed, and wake up feeling as tired. I think its related to pushing myself hard working on a project with a couple of friends, but it could just be coincidental. Anyone else had any problems with sleeping where it just doesnt refresh you at all, and anything at all that helped you get through the wasted nights? PS: If it continues I'm seeing a doctor, just asking for friendly advice not a diagnosis here.

Raduprv

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Raduprv

Oct 22, 2005 at 4:34 PM

Drink some milk and chamomile tea before going to bed. Some wine might help as well. Have a good ambient temperature in the room (22C or so).

Servant of the Lord

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Servant of the Lord

Oct 22, 2005 at 4:40 PM

Flip around and sleep the other way; head by the foot board and vice versa.
I don't know how it works but it helps me sleep better.

blackpawn

Oct 22, 2005 at 4:53 PM

how many hours are you sleeping? are you waking up when your body wakes up or using an alarm clock? also, most sleep and mood problems can be solved with exercise. not like i know from personal experience, just have heard this numerous times. :D

Richy2k

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Richy2k

Oct 22, 2005 at 5:22 PM

sleep - 6-9 hours a night. Sometimes i'll wake up before my alarm clock goes off, but ill still be tired. I cycle a lot, so exercise shouldn't really be an issue.

James Trotter

Oct 22, 2005 at 5:59 PM

Have your window open during the night. If the air in your room is fresh when you wake up, you'll feel that much more awake.

Richy2k

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Richy2k

Oct 22, 2005 at 6:06 PM

[crying] my window is always open. I'll be giving sleeping at the other end of the bed a try, anything thatll give me a better nights sleep.

cowsarenotevil

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cowsarenotevil

Oct 22, 2005 at 6:22 PM

It could also be caused by climate change, or maybe you're getting a cold. Or the Avian Flu.

109

Oct 22, 2005 at 7:14 PM

Is it dark in your room? Are you doing something relaxing before you go to bed? Are you under a lot of stress? Do you snore all night? Do you sleepwalk? Do you have a steady sleep schedule? When did this start? Did any major changes in your life/routine occur when it started?

There are tons of reasons you could have trouble sleeping/wake up feeling tired, but it's likely related to this project you're working on. You may want to consult a psychiatrist (physicians deal with physical ailments, which insomnia usually isn't).

ender7771

Oct 22, 2005 at 7:17 PM

Did anyone else think that this was going to be about Sleep() ?

blackpawn

Oct 22, 2005 at 7:27 PM

Quote:
Original post by ender7771Did anyone else think that this was going to be about Sleep() ?

lol!

Zeraan

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Zeraan

Oct 22, 2005 at 8:21 PM

Do you have problems with stopping breathing during sleep? This causes a cycle when your body stops breathing, your brain wakes up and start breathing again, then falls asleep again. And you don't remember one bit of it at all. The result: reduced REM periods. So you feel tired, no matter how much you sleep.

ChemicalImbalance

Oct 22, 2005 at 8:43 PM

I've dealt with quite a bit of insomnia. Here are some things that helped.
Turn on a fan.
Go jogging either in the morning or at midday. (Though never at night, even if it makes you tired, you won't be able to sleep.)
I've also learned a few mental exercises that have helped.
If you are a disciplined person, there are some OTC drugs that can help you. Though be careful since most are highly addictive.

Will F

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Will F

Oct 22, 2005 at 8:44 PM

Quote:
Original post by Zeraan
Do you have problems with stopping breathing during sleep? This causes a cycle when your body stops breathing, your brain wakes up and start breathing again, then falls asleep again. And you don't remember one bit of it at all. The result: reduced REM periods. So you feel tired, no matter how much you sleep.

Yup, could be sleep apnea. However, if you're getting exercise and it's only started happening recently, my guess is that it might be stress related (you mentioned that you're pushing yourself hard on a project).

nick316

Oct 22, 2005 at 11:16 PM

Buy some garlic powder and vinegar. Mix it together in a big container. Get a paint brush and cover your entire body before bed. It works great for me.

furby100

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furby100

Oct 23, 2005 at 7:44 AM

Indubitably you have encephalitis lethargica. Before you know it you'll be suffering from Parkinsonism. Someone get the AIDS wheel.

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