All About Sleep - for those who have problems getting enough

[Red Hook]

You're not happy with your life in general. That's what you need to change.

you are partially correct..Try Melatonin and psychotherapy

[DK II]

Watch any Jay Cutler DVD, will put you into sleep in no time.

[Deicide]

Dude, ignore what these people are saying, I have had chronic insomnia for 15 years+, have spent thousands of dollars on 'treatment' and it was all a waste. Doctors don't really understand insomnia nor do people who don't have it. At the end of the day, the only thing you can do is deal with it. Actually, the best help I ever got for it was on getbig, guy told me all I can do is accept it and I have, so instead of wondering what life would be like if I slept like a normal human being, how much more energy and brain power I would have I just work with the limtation of chronic sleep deprivation. That is all you can, the sooner you accept your situation, the better. I truly hope this helps, no sarcasm.

[The RedMeatKid]

Could be sleep apnea. Get yourself to a doctor. Apnea will kill you.

[dr.chimps]

Read 1-4 hours before bed.

That's a lot of reading!   

[DK II]

Fuck your supermodel girlfriend and 2 or 3 of her hot friends for 6-7 hours before bed, if that doesn't help drive around town a bit in your Ferrari Enzo or have some expensive pizza and expensive italian wine.

[Radical Plato]

I just live by Zen

When hungry eat
When Thirsty Drink
When Tired Sleep
When energetic Work

Hope this helps

[Deicide]

I just live by Zen

When hungry eat
When Thirsty Drink
When Tired Sleep
When energetic Work

Hope this helps

When you have insomnia, you can't sleep, so no, it doesn't help. The OP just needs to accept it as a personal limitation and move on.

[DK II]

I just live by Zen

When hungry eat
When Thirsty Drink
When Tired Sleep
When energetic Work

Hope this helps

Zen:

When you can't sleep, don't sleep. 

[Radical Plato]

When you have insomnia, you can't sleep, so no, it doesn't help. The OP just needs to accept it as a personal limitation and move on.

Well dont sleep, just live your life, it seems crazy to lie in bed awake.

[Radical Plato]

Zen:

When you can't sleep, don't sleep. 

Exactly

[Radical Plato]

I just live by Zen

When hungry eat
When Thirsty Drink
When Tired Sleep
When energetic Work

Hope this helps

I must add I work for myself, and have devised a lfestyle where I can do this. Not for everyone

[DK II]

Well dont sleep, just live your life, it seems crazy to lie in bed awake.

I agree, why lie in bed and wonder about why you can't sleep when you could fuck your supermodel girlfriend instead or drive your Ferrari Enzo around town.  


Another great idea would be to get a black cape and a mask with bat ears, a black car with wings and then go out and look for bad guys and kick their asses.

You have to do something positive with the insomnia.

[Radical Plato]

I agree, why lie in bed and wonder about why you can't sleep when you could fuck your supermodel girlfriend instead or drive your Ferrari Enzo around town.  


Another great idea would be to get a black cape and a mask with bat ears, a black car with wings and then go out and look for bad guys and kick their asses.

You have to do something positive with the insomnia.

I also like to download some of the latest high quality porn, smoke some a grade cannabis and masturbate myself into a sleepy self made heaven. Oh, Thankyou God - the very thought is getting me looking forward to my next bout of insomnia.   

[CalvinH]

Just read a never ending post from pellius...

[Coach is Back!]

Add to my list...keep room temp 65-68 degrees

[garebear]

Melatonin works but is habit forming. Everyone on here says it's good but it says right on the bottle that it reduces your immune system. That's not something to put in your body day after day.

I think the best thing for normal sleep is to run everyday. Always makes me sleep well.

Running is life.

[garebear]

I always drink a lot of caffeine before bed, in fact, I am drinking a Pepsi Max as I type this and I just ate a ton of refried beans.  Has no bearing on sleeping for me.  I will read for an hour or two and go to bed at 5 am.  The dogs will probably get me up around 12-2 PM.

It's interesting you say that. I would never try it just before sleeping at night, but I often drink a cup of coffee in the afternoon and catch a short nap immediately after.

I think most people have an incredible tolerance built up that we're not even aware of.

I bet if caffeine were highly regulated, our attitude would be completely different towards it. We might even consider it something like cocaine.

Food for thought on the power of suggestion.

[Overload]

Read 1-4 hours before bed.

Spot on.

Reading calms you and relaxes your mind.

I like to read Sci-Fi books before i go to bed.

[basil]

1mg Lorazepam 1hr before bed.

[garebear]

1mg Lorazepam 1hr before bed.

Should I take meth if I feel tired?

[basil]

Should I take meth if I feel tired?

Can't answer that.  Never tried meth. 

[Hulkotron]

Drink dry gin and fuck a hot bitch. If she snores punch her in the face. Should do the trick.

You could also try punching her in the face regardless of the snoring.  YMMV.

[ChristopherA]

Spot on. Almost nothing beats a good pre-bed routine. Drugs work, but they're not the best option. Use them sparingly and cycle different drugs as to avoid dependency (both physical and habitual).

I have a habit of taking Benedryl before bed. Shit gets me nodding so quickly that my head's bobbing like a whore before I even notice. I can barely drag myself to bed and just wanna pass out wherever it happened to kick in lol

Yeah Benadryl works great, melatonin too.

[ChristopherA]

I always drink a lot of caffeine before bed, in fact, I am drinking a Pepsi Max as I type this and I just ate a ton of refried beans.  Has no bearing on sleeping for me.  I will read for an hour or two and go to bed at 5 am.  The dogs will probably get me up around 12-2 PM.

Why the odd sleep schedule Adam? Bed at 5am?