Guest the anonymous forumite Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Im quite sure I have Sleep Apnea but I haven't a clue how you would self diagnose it. **waits for xxx** You have to go to a sleep lab. They wire you up from head to toes and then they monitor your sleep. There are cameras in the room, and mics. I did that and they diagnosed a mild sleep apnea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest enxyme Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Insomnia is not natural... You should be sleeping well at night and ready to go to bed when it's time... Remember... Herbs are extremely powerful... You should only use them when all else fails... Insomnia is a symptom of a restless mind... Try getting more exercise and practicing relaxation techniques... Meditation... Foot massage etc... One great natural/herbal remedy though is Lettuce... It has within it a wonderful subtle opiate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcock Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 i have the opposite problem, i sleep like all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 i have the opposite problem, i sleep like all the time Sleep apnea dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theSun Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 tire yourself out during the day, physically and mentally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I just exercise until I'm completely exhausted. Tends to help a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posture Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I tried melatonin, gave me bad nightmares and vivid dreams, which in turn made me depressed during the day. I may try it again in the future though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 tire yourself out during the day, physically and mentally for the last couple of weeks, on weekdays, i've been working 9-5 with 1.5 hour journey time to and from work, then straight onto decorating for about 3 hours after dinner. i'm going to bed physically and mentally exhausted but lying awake thinking about all the stuff i have to do. it's understandable i suppose with big changes a-coming, but the stress must be in my sub-conscious cos i don't feel it during the day at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiddleBot Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 relaxation techniques only carry you so far. serious insomnia is a real bitch of course it's worth it to try every solution available i suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fiznuthian Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 my medicinal mushroom regimin has helped me get my sleep under control.. i lay down and fall asleep pretty much instantly when i'm ready, usually any time at all past 6-7 PM. probably related to the fact that i still, yes still, experience near zero physical and mental stress every day now. kinda easy to sleep when you don't have any anxieties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomb23 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 i'm reading about valerian and kava root, melatonin, etc and wondered if any of you have any experience with them or other remedies for a better night's kip? I take THIS nightly and am asleep 20-30 minutes after taking it. It's from a US vitamin company so check the ingredients label as I'm sure the formula isn't proprietary. I also used to take 3mg melatonin. When my son was born and would wake us up every 2-3 hours through the night I'd take 3-4 3mg melatonin in a 7- hour period. I never felt "hung over" or spaced out the next day and I never noticed a diminished effectiveness. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 adam carolla podcast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 i'm reading about valerian and kava root, melatonin, etc and wondered if any of you have any experience with them or other remedies for a better night's kip? I take THIS nightly and am asleep 20-30 minutes after taking it. It's from a US vitamin company so check the ingredients label as I'm sure the formula isn't proprietary. I also used to take 3mg melatonin. When my son was born and would wake us up every 2-3 hours through the night I'd take 3-4 3mg melatonin in a 7- hour period. I never felt "hung over" or spaced out the next day and I never noticed a diminished effectiveness. good luck! i found a uk supplier of this swanson stuff. i ordered some other stuff already let's see if it ever arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ipe Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I've been taking melatonin for some eight months now and it has worked pretty well. I've stretched my nightly sleeptime from 5-6 hours to 7-8 hours. I'm not anymore tired all the time and i have much more energy. I've heard that it doesn't work for all but it's well worth the try. It's cheap and no side effects whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 i wonder what are the chances of my order ever arriving, since all these herbs are not OTC in UK. we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba69 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 i didn't sleep at all last night, FUCK! Maybe 20 minutes after going to bed at like 7 in the AM and then I noticed a fucking bug infestation on my matress and it freaked me the fuck out so I deep cleaned my room and matress and sheets and now I can't go back to sleep cause its light out and im hungry and freaked out from bugs. also I figured out they are fucking bed bugs wtf? I don't know what the fuck im going to. I read the thread about them and talked to a guy who said dealing with them was the worst experience of his life. I made a duct tape trap all around my door so they will get stuck if they try to leave. Encased my matress with a special cover, cleaning all clothes, wiping down everyting I have, checked all corners found some more and killed them. Just bought some foggers that claim to kill bed bugs so tomorrow I will seal off my room and do that. But fuck, I think they are in my baseboards and could very well be around the house(though i haven't found any or seen any signs), god knows how long I've had them. To top it all off I haven't told my roomates or my landlord, FML. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theSun Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 move out. don't say anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 i wonder what are the chances of my order ever arriving, since all these herbs are not OTC in UK. we'll see. i got my delivery of melatonin and GABA yesterday. last night i slept like a fucking log and awoke feeling refreshed with a spring in my step and a song in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneToThirtySix Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 i got my delivery of melatonin and GABA yesterday. last night i slept like a fucking log and awoke feeling refreshed with a spring in my step and a song in my heart. Record this and post it, please. Fluttering noises and heartbeat sleeping albums prohibited. I want the melody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 it went something like... doo dee dee doo de weeeeee WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE AAAAGHHH *pelvic thrust* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneToThirtySix Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 it went something like... doo dee dee doo de weeeeee WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE AAAAGHHH *pelvic thrust* *samples* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest A/D Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 i don't know if it's been said already, but yoga and meditation. any physical work will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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