Sometimes, Dobbies gets REALLY tired, but just can't seem to sleep. Any explanations? Anyone else ever have this problem? ...Crap. I'm asking for help from strangers ONLINE. What has the world come to?
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That happens to me all the time.
Lay down. Shut your eyes (obviously). Try to clear your head. Sometimes with me, my brain is running through everything I have done, need to do, forgot to do, and have regret doing, and alternative choices, my schedule, and so much pointless crap. So, you might have that problem. So, in order to clear your head try to focus on something else. I usually try to think of something to do with nature, like the ocean.
I remember years ago on Christmas Eve, I told my cousin I couldn't sleep (she was sleeping on my bottom bunk). She said, "Well, when I can't sleep I try to think of the ocean. I try to listen to the waves and picture the water along the beach. It usually helps me sleep." And no lie-five minutes later she fell asleep and started snoring SO loud it took me hours to fall asleep.
But ya, you could try that. Or try to think of nothing. But it can sometimes be hard to do that.
And another way to clear your head. Well, now it's freezing so I wouldn't reconmend it. I'm the type of person that needs silence to sleep, but when I'm desperate to try to think of nothing, I turn on my fan. And I listen to the gentle rattle of the fan and only focus on that (and I actually don't think of anything else). That is usually very effective.
Another alternative: Read something very boring. I feel terrible saying this, but I used to read the Bible when I couldn't sleep, and it only took me a few pages to do the trick.
Lay down. Shut your eyes (obviously). Try to clear your head. Sometimes with me, my brain is running through everything I have done, need to do, forgot to do, and have regret doing, and alternative choices, my schedule, and so much pointless crap. So, you might have that problem. So, in order to clear your head try to focus on something else. I usually try to think of something to do with nature, like the ocean.
I remember years ago on Christmas Eve, I told my cousin I couldn't sleep (she was sleeping on my bottom bunk). She said, "Well, when I can't sleep I try to think of the ocean. I try to listen to the waves and picture the water along the beach. It usually helps me sleep." And no lie-five minutes later she fell asleep and started snoring SO loud it took me hours to fall asleep.
But ya, you could try that. Or try to think of nothing. But it can sometimes be hard to do that.
And another way to clear your head. Well, now it's freezing so I wouldn't reconmend it. I'm the type of person that needs silence to sleep, but when I'm desperate to try to think of nothing, I turn on my fan. And I listen to the gentle rattle of the fan and only focus on that (and I actually don't think of anything else). That is usually very effective.
Another alternative: Read something very boring. I feel terrible saying this, but I used to read the Bible when I couldn't sleep, and it only took me a few pages to do the trick.
HAHAHAHA! I wanna try the Bible thing (sorry if that offended anybody). I try those things occassionally, but I usually fall asleep within 10 minutes. If I am up, I usually am just thinking about homework and crap. :( It's been better since I've gotten my own room. Whenever a Queen song would come on the radio, my sister would change channels. URGH.
I only have the sleeping problem about once a month, but it's the STAYING asleep that gets me more often. I used to wake up for AN HOUR every night, when I was little. Thanks for the tips and I'll use one the next time I need it. I guess I should be thankful I don't have this problem more often.
I only have the sleeping problem about once a month, but it's the STAYING asleep that gets me more often. I used to wake up for AN HOUR every night, when I was little. Thanks for the tips and I'll use one the next time I need it. I guess I should be thankful I don't have this problem more often.
Advil.
^I'll think about that one. ...Is that your regular routine?
Just when I can't sleep. Advil just helps relax my muscles I think. I wouldn't do it on a regular basis because Advil is not great for your stomach if you use it too much.
That happens to me sometimes. I just imagine stuff and then I fall alseep.
It does happen quite alot if I change my sleeping pattern. So, I try not to.
I hope you got some goodnights rest, darling! =)
It does happen quite alot if I change my sleeping pattern. So, I try not to.
I hope you got some goodnights rest, darling! =)
I know how you feel! I'm going on two days with no sleep.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=Maroon>Singing Forever wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I NEED SLEEP!
[/QUOTE]
You need a life.
*hands a life*
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You need a life.
*hands a life*
^ *stares at God in awe* ...You mean, you are GIVING ME a LIFE for FREE?!?!?! Holy crap! I need to take 'a life' off my Christmas list. THANX GOD! Thanks for all the good wishes and advice, everyone, and I hope the insomniacs here get some sleep, too!
i have NARCOLEPSY (Google it!)
so i do all i can to not sleep
so i do all i can to not sleep
^ That sucks. :(
yep, it does!
Is there anything that the medical world can do for you? That must REALLY suck. :( I'm sowwy.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=Maroon>Singing Forever wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Sometimes, Dobbies gets REALLY tired, but just can't seem to sleep. Any explanations? Anyone else ever have this problem? ...Crap. I'm asking for help from strangers ONLINE. What has the world come to?[/QUOTE]
Well asking 'strangers online' for help is no bad thing. But I'd say that first of all you need to get off the damn computer! Staring a screen of light does nothing but keep you awake, it was stupid of me to come on when I have to be awake in 6 hours.
I find that reading is usually good, although I used to have enormous trouble getting to sleep and worried alot. It's important to have a fulfilling day, relax at night, and let yourself drift into sleep to rest for the next day.
Well asking 'strangers online' for help is no bad thing. But I'd say that first of all you need to get off the damn computer! Staring a screen of light does nothing but keep you awake, it was stupid of me to come on when I have to be awake in 6 hours.
I find that reading is usually good, although I used to have enormous trouble getting to sleep and worried alot. It's important to have a fulfilling day, relax at night, and let yourself drift into sleep to rest for the next day.