[youOme]

Back when I was coming to PC regularly, before I had returned I never slept. I stayed up all night then stayed up all day taking care of the house and kids, I'd take occasional naps here and there to make it through but that was about it. Well, when my boyfriend and I got together I slept like I hadn't in years. I was completely rested. I'd sleep 8 hours plus a night, it was great. But now I am back to my old ways again, I think it is def. emotionally induced. I have been stressed and depressed about my situation. Now I'm tired all the time and it makes everything even worse....

[Puffyprue]

(((((((((youome))))))))) you should try to sleep ..try o lay on bed turn off the light and relax...and try to close ur eyes...or maybe u should talk to ur pdoc or the t...
iam sending you hugs so u feel safe and will have nice sleep

[nightbird]

Maybe try a new nighttime ritual, I do...whenever I get into that 'can't sleep zone', I make up a new nightime ritual.

Right now mine consists of a warm shower (got a new shower filter so the water is practically pure, a very safe feeling for me, plus your hair and skin feels great afterwards)...then the toasty warm pj's out of the dryer, follow?

Onto a softly lit bedroom where I have my every morning made bed turned down, with some books, and 2 remotes, a glass of filtered water (I know, lol) and a clementine or something... and hand cream and body lotion, right?

I play around with the tv for about 15 minutes, till I'm settled down with a book, and feel all soft, then I take other remote, and after shutting of tv, play one of my tapes...not any artist, but a guided imagery tape, some have subliminals in the music or ocean wave sounds, or affirmations set to the most relaxing instrumentals... anyway, I try to read till the relaxation exercise starts, well, then it's almost all over, lol.

I sleep so well. If I wake up, I just start the tape again, fall out. Again, same thing.

That's my ritual, so even if I stay up late, like now, whether I have some symptoms or I'm just uneasy or nervous, I know when I go downstairs, this is 'my deal' and I do it... tonight I'm taking down some warm herbal tea with me.

Also, don't drink or take anything stimulating after a certain time... cut yourself off so that you can sleep! Some people can not drink coffee after 12 noon, or take anything with stimulating effects. So, watch what you are eating and drinking come afternoon. Easy on sugar too.

Good Luck.

Peace and relaxation,
Night

xo

[stefano]

I have big pleasure in going to sleep, because worries are going away for a few hours. That is why I am very sympathetic for those who can't sleep, it must be very hard.
I find the idea of puffyprue is very good. One should not stay in bed thinking he should fall asleep. Staying in bed is a value in itself. Arrange an extremely comfortable bed, mattress and pillow well fit to your body. And just lay there letting the mind float. Find comfortable postures and shift from one to another (don't twist randomly).
Don't really want to be a teacher, just my thoughts about sleeping.
And of course, yes, ask the doc.

Hey, nigthbird, you really had it down to a science!