Got any "rainy day" money left? Maybe you should take one of those "self-exploration" road trips- new scenery, new people, just a complete refreshment from the ordinary.
Seriously though, a little 'nip' at night can go a long way towards relaxation and sleeping. I've been an insomniac for years now (I honestly don't know what triggered it) and when I was a drinker a little booze did the trick usually. Now, I'm back to my '3:00am buying things I don't need from people I don't like' mode, but, whatever. My gf handles my insomnia by going through at least a bottle of fine red a night. Sleeps like a baby. Even starts herself from sleep by farting sometimes. Funny Stuff?. The key of course is to find a liquid that doesn't give you a hangover.
If you don't drink, then, well, you're screwed. I'd suggest a bit of dope, but you might snap.
It's not completely impossible, but perhaps this could be a manifestation of side effects from your anti-depressant? Did you recently change doses or type?
What are you taking, if I may ask? (not that I would know enough to say if it has anything to do with insomnia; I'm just curious what you are taking)
Wow, Aquafire , I honestly don't know how to describe how bad I feel for you. You'll be in my prayers, I assure you.
Mostly I function " Normally " during the day..I sometimes have anxiety / stress attacks which give me an inexplicable sense of doom & foreboding..but nothing like they used to be. So time does heal..if ever so slowly..I best describe myself as "aware " of my own limitations. So I try no to push the envelope. These are all classic PTSD symptoms.
At night, the Ghosts tend to come out..Which can make going to sleep more difficult.
I have developed Hypervigilance.. meaning that I am acutely aware of sound...And I don't trust having people over.
These are all psychological impacts of the car crash.
I actually was catapulted through the air..don't remember much other than seeing it all happen to me as if I was watching a movie of someone else's life.
And all in incredibly slow motion..I could see every tiny sliver of broken glass & paint slowly rotating & glinting in the sunlight..
Suffered severe concussion, busted head, busted ribs, 3rd veterbrae received a hairline fracture that nearly lead to paralysis. Fingers tingle at times & doctors were amazed I was till alive..so there are blessings too.
Actually, am taking life more easily than b4..have to.
God willing I will be painting till I am 110 years old..By which time I might actually be half good at it.
I hate when the "ghosts come out at night". Except, I call them "demons". Too much time to think, and that's their cue to jump in. You can't stay occupied and diverted all the time, so they just wait. They know all they need to do is to wait...
Too bad they can't put "love euphoria" in a pill. Something as powerful and intense as that would probably keep you too swept off your feet for the demons to ever bother you. Of course, there would also be the associated problems of "not eating" and passionately frenching every lamppost you pass by.
I hate when the "ghosts come out at night". Except, I call them "demons". Too much time to think, and that's their cue to jump in. You can't stay occupied and diverted all the time, so they just wait. They know all they need to do is to wait...
Too bad they can't put "love euphoria" in a pill. Something as powerful and intense as that would probably keep you too swept off your feet for the demons to ever bother you. Of course, there would also be the associated problems of "not eating" and passionately frenching every lamppost you pass by.
The price some of us pay for having a conscience..
The love thing sounds good too.
In the meantime..that sheep is giving me a wink...
wow man, i'm sorry to hear ur problems, i will definatly be praying for you
as far as drugs, i'm glad u are staying away from them and going with a more natural approach, i think except for many physical problem drugs are overused
the spiders...i dont knowk what to tell u about the spiders, i would leave there just because of the spiders
i'm not sure how religious u are, but in the bible there is a story about a guy who has everything going for him and it is all stripped from him, everything he loved or has worked for is gone and to the devils unhappiness, the man is still faithful to god (or it goes something like that)
all in all i hope things turn up for you, perhaps a trip would be a good idea, it could help u relax and calm down
just remember this quote which is kinda cool and true from the movie blow
"sometimes your flush and sometimes your bust, when your up, it's never as good as it seems, and when your down you never think you'll be up again"
In the end I don't do drugs except a glass of wine or a beer by choice, as they only tamp down what isn't dealt with in full..My experience tells me the more you ignore this sort of stuff, the more likely it will eventually come back. And when it does, it doesn't come back to tap you on the shoulder, but comes back swinging a bat.
So my policy is to attend to it, listen to the inner life, but not to get too caught up in it all.
Your right about " Job " re Bible..He got hit by the equivilant of a Mack truck..
Importantly, he processed a lot of stuff & finally came to the conclusion that is wasn't God testing him, or punishing for what he did or didn't do etc..It was just bad luck.
So as much as possible I try to make like a cork and let the waves roll on by...
Besides which I still laugh and get to enjoy all the pretty girls walking past..sun in the air..children laughing...yep..
I've been through similar circumstances but am now feeling much better. There is hope! (even when you're recently single and unemployeed)
My solution to insomnia, and its underlying causes, was exercise. I would tire myself out so thoroughly that my body was ready to sleep even when my brain was not.
For me, this means death-defying decents on a mountain bike followed by grueling uphill climbs. There is no arguing with exercise-induced endorphin-highs! Seriously, there is near scientific consensus that exercise makes you sleep better.
go to a used book store. browse the shelves reading the first chapter or two until you find one you like.
then when you're ready to try and sleep, start reading. keep reading until your eyes close. works like a charm, and if you can't sleep, at least you're doing something more productive than TV or internet crap.
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nyquil is also good for knockin a person out.
Originally posted by thuh Freak
smoke some dope. weed can give you the naps.
weed can also make some people " snap "
Originally posted by aquafire
Thanx for the concern folks..No I am not depressed..but then again do you actually feel happy ?
was this directed to me? i'm happier now that that i take anti-depressants. and believe me, i've got alot to be depressed about
Originally posted by burningwheel
was this directed to me? i'm happier now that that i take anti-depressants. and believe me, i've got alot to be depressed about
No it wasn't.
Sorry to hear you've got issues too.
Care to share ?
Originally posted by aquafire
weed can also make some people " snap "
Right. And get pregnant at 14. And kill your brother. I've seen the ads too.
If you don't drink, then, well, you're screwed. I'd suggest a bit of dope, but you might snap.
? start thinking random thoughts
What are you taking, if I may ask? (not that I would know enough to say if it has anything to do with insomnia; I'm just curious what you are taking)
Originally posted by Bioflavonoid
Wow, Aquafire , I honestly don't know how to describe how bad I feel for you. You'll be in my prayers, I assure you.
Mostly I function " Normally " during the day..I sometimes have anxiety / stress attacks which give me an inexplicable sense of doom & foreboding..but nothing like they used to be. So time does heal..if ever so slowly..I best describe myself as "aware " of my own limitations. So I try no to push the envelope. These are all classic PTSD symptoms.
At night, the Ghosts tend to come out..Which can make going to sleep more difficult.
I have developed Hypervigilance.. meaning that I am acutely aware of sound...And I don't trust having people over.
These are all psychological impacts of the car crash.
I actually was catapulted through the air..don't remember much other than seeing it all happen to me as if I was watching a movie of someone else's life.
And all in incredibly slow motion..I could see every tiny sliver of broken glass & paint slowly rotating & glinting in the sunlight..
Suffered severe concussion, busted head, busted ribs, 3rd veterbrae received a hairline fracture that nearly lead to paralysis. Fingers tingle at times & doctors were amazed I was till alive..so there are blessings too.
Actually, am taking life more easily than b4..have to.
God willing I will be painting till I am 110 years old..By which time I might actually be half good at it.
Thanx for your prayers. Much appreciated.
Too bad they can't put "love euphoria" in a pill. Something as powerful and intense as that would probably keep you too swept off your feet for the demons to ever bother you. Of course, there would also be the associated problems of "not eating" and passionately frenching every lamppost you pass by.
Originally posted by Randycat99
I hate when the "ghosts come out at night". Except, I call them "demons". Too much time to think, and that's their cue to jump in. You can't stay occupied and diverted all the time, so they just wait. They know all they need to do is to wait...
Too bad they can't put "love euphoria" in a pill. Something as powerful and intense as that would probably keep you too swept off your feet for the demons to ever bother you. Of course, there would also be the associated problems of "not eating" and passionately frenching every lamppost you pass by.
The price some of us pay for having a conscience..
The love thing sounds good too.
In the meantime..that sheep is giving me a wink...
as far as drugs, i'm glad u are staying away from them and going with a more natural approach, i think except for many physical problem drugs are overused
the spiders...i dont knowk what to tell u about the spiders, i would leave there just because of the spiders
i'm not sure how religious u are, but in the bible there is a story about a guy who has everything going for him and it is all stripped from him, everything he loved or has worked for is gone and to the devils unhappiness, the man is still faithful to god (or it goes something like that)
all in all i hope things turn up for you, perhaps a trip would be a good idea, it could help u relax and calm down
just remember this quote which is kinda cool and true from the movie blow
"sometimes your flush and sometimes your bust, when your up, it's never as good as it seems, and when your down you never think you'll be up again"
So my policy is to attend to it, listen to the inner life, but not to get too caught up in it all.
Your right about " Job " re Bible..He got hit by the equivilant of a Mack truck..
Importantly, he processed a lot of stuff & finally came to the conclusion that is wasn't God testing him, or punishing for what he did or didn't do etc..It was just bad luck.
So as much as possible I try to make like a cork and let the waves roll on by...
Besides which I still laugh and get to enjoy all the pretty girls walking past..sun in the air..children laughing...yep..
so my real question will be...where do you live that there are spiders like that and how does sleeping on the bed help?
(man o man i hate spiders)
Originally posted by Bioflavonoid
Wow, Aquafire , I honestly don't know how to describe how bad I feel for you. You'll be in my prayers, I assure you.
Because nothing fails quite like prayer.
My solution to insomnia, and its underlying causes, was exercise. I would tire myself out so thoroughly that my body was ready to sleep even when my brain was not.
For me, this means death-defying decents on a mountain bike followed by grueling uphill climbs. There is no arguing with exercise-induced endorphin-highs! Seriously, there is near scientific consensus that exercise makes you sleep better.
(just one more idea)
then when you're ready to try and sleep, start reading. keep reading until your eyes close. works like a charm, and if you can't sleep, at least you're doing something more productive than TV or internet crap.