[Dontfeellikeme]

So sleeping is an issue. Has been for weeks. How do I keep myself occupied? Any ideas. Just done a two hour walk with the dog and still can't settle. I hate the fidgets ! Katx

[x_BabyG_x]

Sleeping is a pissing issue for me tonight I'm so frustrated! Usually I get the wrong coping methods out but I'm trying to regain control of myself again. Currently listenin to piano classics to calm my mind but it's nt working - it's like I have restless leg syndrome or something, in up for work in a few hours

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I get a coffee and drive.

[Curiosity77]

I lie in bed and watch netflix on my phone. It's probably not a good way to handle it, but I frequently have insomnia and that's what I do.

[A Red Panda]

I park it on my butt and refuse to move. Ideally, I will do that in bed.

Most of the time, it is on the couch watching Netflix. Or reading in bed.

I try to not feed the need to be busy all night, even though it's usually what I want. If I do cave... it's usually to clean.

[Crazy Hitch]

When I'm like that I usually watch music videos I like on youtube - with headphones on since my normal family are usually fast asleep

[Curiosity77]

I guess I can say I check this forum, considering it's 4:22 right now and that's what I'm doing.

[allme]

I come here when I can't sleep

[wing]

come here or read. plus eat.

[robosuplex]

Reading boring things while listening to white noise generator helps. Writing down everything that's on my mind helps. Doing yoga helps. Drinking tea and taking a shower helps.

Do I usually do these things? Naahhhhh lol I want to go play games or create something or come on here. But I'm trying to change that.

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My psychiatrist has said that no matter how hard it is for me to actually sleep, I am supposed to lie in bed for at least 8 hours every night (since I'm supposed to get that much sleep). Even if I wake up at any point, or am struggling to go back to sleep, I lie in bed until my alarm goes off. Sometimes I practice deep breathing and/or mindfulness. That can help calm me down. At other times, I'll sneak in an extra clonazepam

[~Christina]

I clean and then Rinse lather repeat

[Vokera]

When I can't sleep I read in bed using a reading light. It works after a few hours; and I'm already in bed which is advantageous because I'm drowsy and don't need to move around to wake myself up fully.

[Trainwreck54]

Originally Posted by psychehedone

My psychiatrist has said that no matter how hard it is for me to actually sleep, I am supposed to lie in bed for at least 8 hours every night (since I'm supposed to get that much sleep). Even if I wake up at any point, or am struggling to go back to sleep, I lie in bed until my alarm goes off. Sometimes I practice deep breathing and/or mindfulness. That can help calm me down. At other times, I'll sneak in an extra clonazepam

I thought the Official Word was to get up if you don't fall asleep in 20 minutes. Something like that actually works for me-if I get up and read or do FB, when I do go back to bed I fall asleep.

[Bipolarchic14]

Probably the completely wrong thing to do but when I can't sleep I go to my 24 hour gym.

Originally Posted by Trainwreck54

I thought the Official Word was to get up if you don't fall asleep in 20 minutes. Something like that actually works for me-if I get up and read or do FB, when I do go back to bed I fall asleep.

I don't think there is an "official word" on these things. Honestly, getting up and doing things if I'm not asleep in 20 minutes just makes things worse. When I'm hypomanic, I can end up staying awake for hours and getting lower quality rest than if I'm just lying in bed, practicing relaxation techniques.

In short, it's just a matter of whatever works best for a person.

play on the computer for hours...its 3:49am and I haven't even tried to go to sleep. not good.

[trying_to_learn]

This may seem a strange thing, but if you give it a chance, if you are susceptible to to ASMR or Asynchronous Meridian Response, there is a strong chance that these videos will KNOCK you out I've been using them for nearly twelve years and I cannot sleep without them.

Go to youtube and type ASMR Their is a MASSIVE community of extremely friendly individuals who all make "Relaxation Videos" They may seem a bit weird at first, but I'm telling you, they can be a godsend for going to sleep.

ASMR has strong ties to Hypnosis, and can help Lull your brain to sleep, Help ease the mania.

A few good videos to "ease" into the ASMR experience re any of the videos made the "Queen of ASMR" GentleWhispering

I'm new so it won't let post a link
Again, call me a weirdo if you like, But I sleep EVERY night now

Good Luck!

[robosuplex]

Ok last night I couldn't sleep at all and it was making me very anxious so I got up and exercised and bam! I was so tired I fell asleep immediately.

I woke up again far too early this am and began to get anxious again so I did a yoga routine. I'm feeling a lot calmer and like I could get back to sleep.

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[x_BabyG_x]

Didn't think of yoga, thanks for that!!

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[swheaton]

If I can't sleep, I will sit quietly on the couch in the dark. Sometimes, a change of scenery helps.

[TheJettSet27]

I tend to read or write. If our heater is on I play the guitar quietly so as not to wake Mom.
Sometimes I get on the internet but that tends to make me more awake even though I have Flux so I try not to do that often.
If I'm feeling a little tired I lie in bed and listen to music. Music soothes me. I could listen to Fiona Apple and Rob Zombie and both would be just as relaxing.

[reesecups]

I get on-line. I sleep with my iPad charging beside me somI can grab it anytime.

[otroo]

I laid in bed all night I played on my tablet surfing the net I also surfed a ton of forums. I don't feel to bad right now just hope I can rest tonight.

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[Dontfeellikeme]

Rest continues an issue! Nothing physical as have had a load of tests, thanks for all the ideas! Thing is, you all gave me so many fun things to try that actually I had a busier night lol Wanted to say Thanks. x