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Sep 05, 2009, 09:56 AM
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Member Since: Jul 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Posts: 2,779
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Originally Posted by Seabirdanne
Since it goes away when you draw, I wouldn't get too worried at this point. I think it might just be your body telling you it needs to burn off some excess physical energy. Perfectly normal -- unless you get a ton of exercise already. If you don't, add some real exercise to your routine. Our bodies weren't designed to be stationary all the time; we're designed to move around -- a lot. Exercise would probably help with the sleep, too -- just don't exercise after 6 p.m. or so. Start a routine to follow every night before bed: watching TV until you get sleepy, reading a book until you get sleepy, etc. If you eat a lot of caffeine and white sugar, cut back on that stuff as much as you can, especially after 6 p.m. Make your bedroom a comforting place to be in, and if you are really stressed about something, stress out in a different room; don't bring that negative energy into your sleep space.
That's all I can think of right now.
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 Terrific post, Seabirdanne!
I always have made the mistake of doing mentally challenging things right before trying to go to sleep. WRONG! But, I don't have too many sleep problems.
Seabirdanne's advice is right on target. You want to give your brain a chance to wind down and that goes for your body, too.
I used to get up at 4am when I was in college and study for 2 hours before getting ready for the walk to university. My mind was fresh, my body was ready for stimulation, and the walk really woke me up for my 7:30 class. In the evening, I took a warm bath before bed.
You really can train your mind and body to do what you want them to do, most of the time unless there are medications that alter that. Exercise is great for depression, too. 
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