Sonnenschein Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 For the last couple of days, I experienced heavy sleeping problems. (It's 3:45 am here right now) I don't know why. My life's good, no problems, nothing on my mind. Anyone else here? Is there some kind of remedy? Drinking a glass of prosecco (= sparkling white wine) did not help.... Karin (who is finally on vaccation right now...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnyt17 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Do some intensive exercise about an hour before you go to sleep then stop all activity like TV, etc. around 30 mins. before you want to go to sleep. My GF has terrible insomnia. She ends up just having to exhaust herself with exercise or walking or working just to get herself to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Do some intensive exercise about an hour before you go to sleep then stop all activity like TV, etc. around 30 mins. before you want to go to sleep. My GF has terrible insomnia. She ends up just having to exhaust herself with exercise or walking or working just to get herself to sleep. Thanks, Martin! I'll try that.... tomorrow...lol I ususally don't have trouble sleeping-- just for the last couple of days... Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Read a book in the bathtub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puro Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 For me it's harder to fall asleep or sleep well when it's more light. We have huge difference between winter and summer regarding the amount of light (here in Finland). Also if I do heavy exercise just before bed time, it's harder to fall asleep. But usually when I have troubles sleeping, it's typically stress-related... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK:TK Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 You're finally on vacation? That may be why you cannot sleep. The change of routine may have removed the usual triggers throughout the day that eventual signal your body to go to sleep. The only remedy: take more vacations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnyt17 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks, Martin! I'll try that.... tomorrow...lol I ususally don't have trouble sleeping-- just for the last couple of days... Karin You're welcome! Hope you start getting good sleep. Let us know if your sleeping habits improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 4 shots of Jager, works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Damn! It started again! A bottle of prosecco did not help... Any suggestions? PS: I can still write in English... still sober... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKCHEN Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Forgive me, your majesty. I can't help you...... because Myself wake up at 4:00am almost everyday since 2010.....i don't know the reason either..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehickey Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 You should be able to pick up some Melatonin (at least her in the US you can). It makes you drowsy and it's over the counter, at most grocery stores. Not garunteed to make you sleep but it helps if you don't have prescription meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 The most common reason for sleep problems like that (as mentioned) is lack of regular exercise. Remember, one hour of exercise per day is worth more to the body than one hour of sleep. Another contributing factor is alcohol, especially those that have a drink more than 3 times per week. One last thing I would look at is Yoga (even if you're already exercising) It's excellent at creating mindfulness and self awareness. Hope it gets better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Being a competitive cyclist, I can say with knowledge and experience that doing too much exercise will wake you up at night, sadly. You're body becomes stressed, breaks down too many proteins in a bid to fix itself whilst you're at rest, your bladder fills up....you wake up wanting a pee. It's a clue we use to note when you're overtraining your body too much Agreed exercise is great, but too much is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I don't sleep well, I find a good diet and exercise really helps. Also no tea or coffee after about 4pm or 5pm. If all else fails getting completely smashed helps as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I don't sleep well, I find a good diet and exercise really helps. Also no tea or coffee after about 4pm or 5pm. If all else fails getting completely smashed helps as well! I find if I drink a lot, I drop off pretty sharpish but I'm awake again in the early hours and can't get back to sleep. Just like last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 You should be able to pick up some Melatonin (at least her in the US you can). It makes you drowsy and it's over the counter, at most grocery stores. Not garunteed to make you sleep but it helps if you don't have prescription meds. melatonin helps and can be great, but for me... i find that if i dont fall asleep when taking it within about 30 min, i'll be up for hours. what i do (bare with me, it's a lil unorthodox. lol) i put about 12 drops of ether in a shot glass and fill with water. it'll eliminate any cough that might bother you, helps with any bronchial infection and helps you sleep... but the first few times take only like 6 or so drops until you know about how much your body needs to sleep. if you take too much it can mess with you in the morning. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I get a couple bouts of insomnia that last a couple weeks each a few times a year. I find the best thing is a light snack an hours before bed and doing a complete stretching routine before bed. Don't know why stretching works but it actually works quite well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKCHEN Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 well..I think my problem is exercise too much.......i'm a warehouseman in a logistic company, lots of labour work every day................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks for all the tips, guys! Maybe it's just the weather change - Spring finally started in Austria! YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 it's spring already for you? i'll be seeing you soon haha. i'm getting tired of this coldness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperVenger Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hot chocolate is pretty good for helping you sleep. Listening to relaxing music helps me doze off. Not my usual heavy metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 self-hypnosis tracks do wonders for helping people sleep. i use them every time my lady isnt around... not often so i forgot earlier. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashrazor Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 you could try this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 LOL! I'm no wearing pyjamas anyway Let's if it works tonight. Thanks for all the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Posting to many pics on here makes me fall asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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