Sleep issues

[Choofers]

Originally Posted by Litodude

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

PPACA 2013

maybe because going to the doctor costs money ????

maybe people have had a similar experience and can give their insight ????

[Arkuski]

Okay, I can help you because I have experience not sleeping. Here are a few tips that you can use:

(1) DO NOT TAKE NAPS!!! I mean it; naps, if taken too late or for too long, can likely mess up your entire sleep cycle.

(2) Go to bed at around the same time every night, and wake up at around the same time in the morning. Having a sense of regularity in your sleeping is vital. Also, get enough sleep, but not too much.

(3) Do not spend time in your sleeping quarters not sleeping. I once made the mistake of spending an entire day studying in my dorm.

(4) Try to stay in a dark area for at least an hour leading up to bedtime. It is preferred that you do not look at a computer screen for that time.

(5) Exercise during the day so that you are not restless. Even on my off days, I run and stretch just to stay active.

(6) Reading a book right before you go to bed can help.

(7) White noise. I have a fan blowing right next to my head when I sleep. Don't build up a habit like this lady though:

(8) Do not spend more than a half an hour awake in bed. If you find you cannot sleep, go do something else and try to return to bed later.

In addition to these I would advise you not to take sleeping medication until you are positive nothing will work. Seriously I wouldn't mess with that.

[EzExZeRo7497]

Originally Posted by Litodude

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

PPACA 2013

For the record I did, that was after I made this thread though. Got some drugs for that now. Also yeah what Mike said

also what the fuck is PPACA is that an american thing

Though I still have sleeping issues (albeit not as frequent), some of the tips here definitely helped me out, thanks guys.

(ps I linked this thread for Stian initially but it's great that you guys gave your own insight on it even though I'm not really having these issues that often lately)

[ilikexd]

Originally Posted by Litodude

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

PPACA 2013

this smh

[mi40]

i told u asmr and 3rd force ok ??

[EzExZeRo7497]

Bob Ross didn't really help all that much though , his voice is great for concentration and such though thumbs up

[mi40]

damn..................... ...
how bout 3rd force though

[Hateandhatred]

This thread

[GammaBlaster]

Originally Posted by litodude

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

ppaca 2013

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[Mollocephalus]

Originally Posted by Litodude

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

it's because you american ******s legitimately think that for every little thing going wrong the best and only solution is swallowing pills. It's very clear that such issues can be solved with a lifestyle/habits change.

[PaperclipGames]

Originally Posted by Mollocephalus

it's because you american ******s legitimately think that for every little thing going wrong the best and only solution is swallowing pills. It's very clear that such issues can be solved with a lifestyle/habits change.

THIS.

Going to the doctor when you have severe issues is legitimate, though. Having a heavily impraired sleeping rhythm can have all sorts of negative results, and if normal, "home-made" solutions don't work at all, then a doctor visit is probably the best thing to do.

But yeah, the American lifestyle seems to be a lot about going to the doctor whenever you have a pain or discomfort, and in the end you take 20 types of pills together with your breakfast cereal.

Actually that's quite exaggerated... I hope.

[AlexDest]

Originally Posted by Mollocephalus

it's because you american ******s legitimately think that for every little thing going wrong the best and only solution is swallowing pills. It's very clear that such issues can be solved with a lifestyle/habits change.

A little unfair to generalize Americans don't you think?

[popsicle_3000]

also, for sleep disturbance, doctors are very good to turn to. and the first-line thing is not pills, it'll be finding out your sleep hygiene, and doing steps to improve it

[Mollocephalus]

Originally Posted by AlexDest

A little unfair to generalize Americans don't you think?

Yeah, it's actually more widespread than that. But this community is for a great part composed of american people, and i've witnessed too many times people suggesting that taking pills is the solution to anything.

[Arkuski]

Originally Posted by Mollocephalus

it's because you american ******s legitimately think that for every little thing going wrong the best and only solution is swallowing pills. It's very clear that such issues can be solved with a lifestyle/habits change.

Oi m8 u want to fight? But yeah you're absolutely right.

[Choofers]

Originally Posted by AlexDest

A little unfair to generalize Americans don't you think?

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[korny]

Originally Posted by Mollocephalus

Yeah, it's actually more widespread than that. But this community is for a great part composed of american people, and i've witnessed too many times people suggesting that taking pills is the solution to anything.

Taking pills is a necessity for me to sleep. For now at least. I didn't have sleeping pills last night, and I didn't sleep. Obsessive thinking is hard to curb when it entails stresses of your immediate reality. Some people have a lot of shit on their mind and don't know how to turn off the switch. What would you do in my situation? Physical activity isn't the solution that's for sure. I've been incredibly active (2nd in state wrestler) and still relied on medication. I lied in bed for 8 hours straight last night, tossing and turning with no tv or electronics to stimulate my brain. Some people just have a really hard time falling asleep. You might not "understand" and try to form some cultural reason why I'm not actually sleeping all you want, but without proper sedation to calm the storm of my mind, sleeping can become a very difficult task. Solid sleep most importantly. I rely on the pills to get at least 7-8 hours as opposed to literally 2-3 followed by tossing and turning until the light shining through the blinds rapes my face.

[Cavernio]

Sounds like you should be addressing how to shut down your mind instead of addressing going to sleep. Not that I know how to or know if that's even possible, but right now you're treating a symptom not treating the problem.

[Staiain]

Originally Posted by Litodude

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

PPACA 2013

Nice attitude, I don't see anything wrong with asking people here for advice before seeing a doctor



Anyway I've been able to sleep cause of video on a laptop but it doesn't seem to help anymore that's why I brought this up a couple of days ago. At this point it almost feels like a mental block to sleep or something because no matter how sleepy I am I can't sleep, it can take hours until I manage a few hours.

[MinaciousGrace]

i just go to bed when im tired and wake up when im not

fuck 24 hour days they're so lame