Insomniacs, congregate!

[fotoworx]

Originally Posted by bikeboynate

LOL! Funny thing... self massage can make oneself very sleepy...
That helps me sleep sometimes...

LOL....I suppose it depends on what part of the anatomy your massaging

[oweneck]

I had problems with my sleep all of my life until one day I saw a product that simulated light, I wanted it because I thought I didn't get out enough but I read someone review on how it helped fix his sleep patterns, I thought it was a good idea and bought it, it even comes with instructions on how to do that specifically for you too and within a couple of weeks my sleep patterns had completely and I now sleep normally. This is what I use:-
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-goLITE...5336510&sr=8-8

[fotoworx]

I have actually the opposite of insomnia.....sleep apnea.

I have had to use a sleep apnea machine for over 10 years, the one benefit is that I do sleep like a baby every night and I'm not tired through the day like I was before I was diagnosed.

[bikeboynate]

Originally Posted by fotoworx

LOL....I suppose it depends on what part of the anatomy your massaging

AHAHA yeah that's I don't think I can divulge on this forum

Originally Posted by fotoworx

I have actually the opposite of insomnia.....sleep apnea.

I have had to use a sleep apnea machine for over 10 years, the one benefit is that I do sleep like a baby every night and I'm not tired through the day like I was before I was diagnosed.

Wait so you can't stop sleeping?! I'd take that over insomnia any day!

Originally Posted by oweneck

I had problems with my sleep all of my life until one day I saw a product that simulated light, I wanted it because I thought I didn't get out enough but I read someone review on how it helped fix his sleep patterns, I thought it was a good idea and bought it, it even comes with instructions on how to do that specifically for you too and within a couple of weeks my sleep patterns had completely and I now sleep normally. This is what I use:-
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-goLITE...5336510&sr=8-8

That's an interesting little device... That will definitely be on my list of to-try items

[fotoworx]

Originally Posted by bikeboynate

Wait so you can't stop sleeping?! I'd take that over insomnia any day!

Before my CPAP machine, yep start watching TV and 5 minutes later out like a light.

[bikeboynate]

Originally Posted by fotoworx

Before my CPAP machine, yep start watching TV and 5 minutes later out like a light.

Can we swap out for a night? I have an important test tomorrow...

If I could do that I would be a much happier camper.

[sil40sx]

Originally Posted by fotoworx

Sex, sex and more sex......that'll make you crash out.

Originally Posted by bikeboynate

... self massage can make oneself very sleepy...

^^^ these two options,.. is the most effective, cheap, and healthy way

.. and yes, Im serious. It works all the time.

[bikeboynate]

Originally Posted by sil40sx

^^^ this two options,.. is the most effective, cheap, and healthy way

.. and yes, Im serious. It works all the time.

LOL! It sure is healthy, even though you lose protein by doing so... But they only work for me sometimes... and sometimes it just makes me tired for the rest of the night.

[csrao]

A simple self help technique that I have been practicing to get quality sleep and conquer my insomnia is ‘Focusing on breathing’. It reduces the flow of thoughts, calms the mind and relaxes the muscles, inducing quality sleep. The following mode of this technique can be tried when lying in the bed and needing to sleep.

Triple breath segment Mode: Every finger has 2 cross lines, dividing it into 3 parts or segments. Place the tip of the thumb at the top segment of the little finger and breathe three times. Move the thumb to the middle segment and breathe three times. Move to the bottom segment and breathe three times. Repeat the same steps at the next 3 fingers. At the thumb, place the tip of the index finger on its segments and follow the same steps. Then switch to the other hand and repeat the process all over. Continue to practice, switching the hands. When you wake up in the morning, you will be surprised how you slept so well last night!

The detailed article on insomnia can be seen in this page: http://countingbreaths.com/wp-conten...a-Hand-out.pdf

[bikeboynate]

Originally Posted by csrao

A simple self help technique that I have been practicing to get quality sleep and conquer my insomnia is ‘Focusing on breathing’. It reduces the flow of thoughts, calms the mind and relaxes the muscles, inducing quality sleep. The following mode of this technique can be tried when lying in the bed and needing to sleep.

Triple breath segment Mode: Every finger has 2 cross lines, dividing it into 3 parts or segments. Place the tip of the thumb at the top segment of the little finger and breathe three times. Move the thumb to the middle segment and breathe three times. Move to the bottom segment and breathe three times. Repeat the same steps at the next 3 fingers. At the thumb, place the tip of the index finger on its segments and follow the same steps. Then switch to the other hand and repeat the process all over. Continue to practice, switching the hands. When you wake up in the morning, you will be surprised how you slept so well last night!

The detailed article on insomnia can be seen in this page: http://countingbreaths.com/wp-conten...a-Hand-out.pdf

Thanks for the advice! A lot of my teachers have recommended me to do breathing exercises so I should probably start doing them...

[DBNissan]

Did everyone go to sleep?

[bikeboynate]

I'm about to... Sorry Dan.

[DBNissan]

Then you're not a true insomniac lol

jk

[bikeboynate]

3am on a schoolnight?

Night Dan.

[DBNissan]

Yeah, I gotta get up in an hour and a half :-/