Hubbs Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 So, I have wicked insomnia, and I've tried several sleeping aids without much luck. I had a prescription for Lunesta, but it gave me this awful metallic taste in my mouth all day. Tried melatonin, but it makes me wake up about three hours after I take it. Tried Benadryl, doesn't work consistently. It's gotten so bad that I'm having a few drinks virtually every night just to be able to fall asleep, but that's obviously not a pattern I want to maintain. Any recommendations from others who struggle with sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Dude you are all about sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Seroquel :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Dude you are all about sleep Haha, I guess I do start a lot of sleep-related threads - although I actually do believe that sleep is really underrated by most people. There's oodles of science about just how much sleep affects everything from your athletic performance to your mental capacity to your sex drive. People sleep on sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 A woman, or, if you don't have one, the Spice channel, vaseline and kleenex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 A woman, or, if you don't have one, the Spice channel, vaseline and kleenex. no no no, he doesn't sleep with women, you're late to the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 First thing is making some lifestyle changes that may be causing you to lose sleep. For example, cut way back on any caffeine (especially a couple of hours before bedtime). Next, make sure you use your bed/bedroom just for sleep (don't watch tv, use the computer, etc in your room or bed b/c it can make you feel like your bed/bedroom isn't really for the purpose of sleeping and can cause a disturbance in your sleep patterns. Also, try incorporating more exercise in your daily routine. Personally, I found this has plenty of positive benefits including helping me fall asleep faster and getting better overall sleep. Finally, if none of this works or has worked if you've already tried it, talk to your doctor about it. Maybe he can sort out if this is just something that will pass (maybe a temp. situation caused by increased stress, etc) or if there is a better sleeping aid that can help you if this has been an issue for an extended period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 A woman, or, if you don't have one, the Spice channel, vaseline and kleenex. Doesn't work. Wish it did. And damn, MissU is just pounding me tonight. Is she a Pens fan or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Exercise definitely works for me, provided I work out at least 4-5 hours before I try to get to sleep. Developing a regular sleep schedule also really helps. Good luck. Insomnia sucks donkey ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 My roommate uses Trazodone. Got to have a prescription though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Dude I'm telling you melatonin works, but less is more. Just rip a 3mg pill in half and take that. I just popped one about 30 min ago and I'm fighting to keep my eyes open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Dude I'm telling you melatonin works, but less is more. Just rip a 3mg pill in half and take that.I just popped one about 30 min ago and I'm fighting to keep my eyes open. That's what I was taking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That's what I was taking.... Good luck. I know sleeping problems suck ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianforster Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 pot is the best thing that ever happened to my sleeping.. i know it isnt for everyone but im just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddub52 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Why would you want any kind of aids? :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Dude you are all about sleep :hysterical: :hysterical: I was JUST going to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've cut down on my caffeine intake bigtime. Some days I don't even have caffeine. If I do have a coffe or a soda however, it cannot be past 2pm. I exercise regularly to tire myself out, that helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 So, I have wicked insomnia, and I've tried several sleeping aids without much luck. I had a prescription for Lunesta, but it gave me this awful metallic taste in my mouth all day. Tried melatonin, but it makes me wake up about three hours after I take it. Tried Benadryl, doesn't work consistently. It's gotten so bad that I'm having a few drinks virtually every night just to be able to fall asleep, but that's obviously not a pattern I want to maintain. Any recommendations from others who struggle with sleep? I thought you slept in a separate bedroom from your girl, so that you could sleep? As for a sleep aid. I'd say pop in a movie. That did the trick for me last night. I got about halfway through one last night and I was out. Ironically, the movie was called "Bedtime Stories".:laugh:I kid you not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinFeathers Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've taken a bunch of sleepin meds - they never work as well as gettin drunk and passin out or smokin a bowl (so healthy, I know)...but if you're not into that, try to really calm yourself an hour before you want to go to sleep...do something relaxing like reading a book or whatnot in bed...then think happy thoughts. Insomnia sucks ass. I feel for ya man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNGwithOUTaCrwN Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 ipod. works most of the time for me. usually music through my speakers for naps and ipod to sleep at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Or read homework. I know they say you are not supposed to do work or anything in bed, but I swear, I print off a journal article assignment before bed, get in bed and start reading, and I'm out before I finish the abstract. That works like a charm everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Earplugs. Even if you don't really hear much at night, it will guarantee no little sound will disturb your slumber. If someone breaks in your place, well, SOL. Take a very hot shower before you go to bed. Let it relax your muscles, especially in your neck. Then let warm water run on your face for a good while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I don't always get this regularly these days but the best thing for sleep is this: regular, vigorous sex w/your wife/girlfriend. Absent of that, smoke a spleef. If you can combine the two, you're golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondizzle Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Wow - lotsa chickadees posting in this thread... interesting. I have sleeping issues, too. My main issue is that my mind doesn't want to chill out - it just keeps going - so even if I do get to sleep, I have crazy dreams or horrible nightmares. I've found that the best methods are listening to music (I use the music channels on the TV) or listening to a book on CD (Crime and Punishment has put me to sleep many a time) I also have certain scenarios that I look forward to (it's corny, but mine are being proposed to, telling my man I'm pregnant, and finding out if we're having a boy or a girl) - I try to imagine how those thing could play out and I, honestly, always fall into a happy sleep before I reach the end of the "fantasy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondizzle Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Also... there was a thread like 2 months ago about how many sleeping pills you can take without dying................................ and someone said he was a pharmacist and recommended a certain OTC sleeping aid. Obviously, I can't legitimize him or his recommendation, but I'm gonna find the thread... brb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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