Insomnia

March 22, 2000

I know the feeling...I have become an avid viewer of late night talk

shows..and for someone who never watches V...it's the pits. I started

taking 500mg. of Magnesium at night and have been sleeping like a baby.

My legs were always in motion too, thet kept me awake. Seeing the

homeopath next week...hope she can help with the sweats and my other

symptoms. Just being able to sleep now is a huge improvement.

March 22, 2000

I know I already replied to you, but I just wanted to comment that I am

amazed at how sensitive my body is to stress. Have you had any stressful

situations lately? Is your mind racing to figure something out? I have

never recalled feeling like this until after the fight with my sister on

Monday! She made some comments about me being 'whacko' since I've not

gotten my thyroid under control ~ so, she thinks she is right. Funny thing

is, I am only around or talk to her once every other month or so......I

don't feel whacko. My friends have not told me that I'm whacko. I've

always had family relationship problems, since being a teenager.......I know

that my sister's comments and mentions of PAST issues, stirred up a LOT of

stress in me!! So, I am with you ~ what do I have to do to stop this

adrenaline rush sensation?!?!?

Tina:)

Cire wrote:

> Anyone here ever experience severe insomnia, anxiety, sweating and

> feelings of doom? My metabolism feels like its racing out of control.

> What do i have to do to stop this adrenalin rush sensation?

> I feel like a hampster running in circles but going nowhere.

March 22, 2000

Tina and all

I appreciate all replies. s Supplement list has brought me here.

I guess it has helped me so i am trying to put back whilst picking all of

your brains at the same time ). I remain optimistic. And yes i've been

called wacko!! I prefer SPAZ . At least i'm starting to recognize it's not

my fault.

Re: Insomnia

>I know I already replied to you, but I just wanted to comment that I am

>amazed at how sensitive my body is to stress. Have you had any stressful

>situations lately? Is your mind racing to figure something out? I have

>never recalled feeling like this until after the fight with my sister on

>Monday! She made some comments about me being 'whacko' since I've not

>gotten my thyroid under control ~ so, she thinks she is right. Funny thing

>is, I am only around or talk to her once every other month or so......I

>don't feel whacko. My friends have not told me that I'm whacko. I've

>always had family relationship problems, since being a teenager.......I

know

>that my sister's comments and mentions of PAST issues, stirred up a LOT of

>stress in me!! So, I am with you ~ what do I have to do to stop this

>adrenaline rush sensation?!?!?

>Tina:)

>

>Cire wrote:

>

>> Anyone here ever experience severe insomnia, anxiety, sweating and

>> feelings of doom? My metabolism feels like its racing out of control.

>> What do i have to do to stop this adrenalin rush sensation?

>> I feel like a hampster running in circles but going nowhere.

>

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March 23, 2000

> what do I have to do to stop this adrenaline rush sensation?!?!?

Well, without meaning to get esoteric (although we can if you wish), remember

that you alone are responsible for your own feelings. The saying " You make me

so angry! " is incorrect. The other person may provide a stimulus, but you make

yourself angry, happy, sad. By taking ownership for your feelings, you begin to

understand that you can also have some control over them. Learn to relax. When

I was a kid and my sister and I rushed to my mother with a problem, she would

ask " What difference is this going to make to the world a hundred years from

now? " If you didn't have a good answer, she couldn't be bothered. Puts things

in perspective. For the most part anger/ negativity isn't something that clings

to us, it's something we hang onto with closed fists. Open your hand and let it

go. By learning to let go, you can learn to relax, slow down....

If all else fails, you can try the following, very effective exercise:

Anti-Stress Exercise

1. Picture yourself near a stream.

2. Birds are chirping in the crisp, cool mountain air.

3. Nothing can bother you here. No one knows this secret place.

4. You are in total seclusion from that place called " the world. " The soothing

sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.

5. The water is clear.

6. You can easily make out the face of the person whose head you're holding

under water.

7. There now. . .feeling better?

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March 24, 2000

In a message dated 3/22/00 12:24:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,

mrej@... writes:

<< Anyone here ever experience severe insomnia, anxiety, sweating and

feelings of doom? My metabolism feels like its racing out of control.

What do i have to do to stop this adrenalin rush sensation?

I feel like a hampster running in circles but going nowhere. >>

Another note: Copper is a critical mineral to form the enzymes which break

down the catecholamines, epinephrine and norepinephrine (also known as,

adrenalin and noradrenalin). Vitamin B-1 is specifically recommended for

reducing fear and improving morale. These supplements plus the others can

make a significant difference in controlling the hormones that cause this

rush of adrenalin and the consequent fear.

March 24, 2000

Re: Insomnia

>In a message dated 3/22/00 12:24:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,

>mrej@... writes:

><< Anyone here ever experience severe insomnia, anxiety, sweating and

> feelings of doom? My metabolism feels like its racing out of control.

> What do i have to do to stop this adrenalin rush sensation?

> I feel like a hampster running in circles but going nowhere. >>

>Another note: Copper is a critical mineral to form the enzymes which break

>down the catecholamines, epinephrine and norepinephrine (also known as,

>adrenalin and noradrenalin). Vitamin B-1 is specifically recommended for

>reducing fear and improving morale. These supplements plus the others can

>make a significant difference in controlling the hormones that cause this

>rush of adrenalin and the consequent fear.

I'm finding that out . Thanks again for the support @ Company. I can't

stress how much this group has helped me. I hope i don't have anything worse

than bad genetics that i can maintain with supplements!!

Nothing would make me happier..

Take care, Cire.

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February 1, 2002

We need to know what you are eating, give us a few typical example days,

including cheats, quality of food, etc. Also, exercise, possible

psychological stressors that interfere with sleep. Most importantly, the

last meal of the day. Be thorough, and honest, veracity is necessary for an

accurate idea of what is going on.

Axel O+ secretor who doesn't know diddly squat about respecting others...

insomnia

> It seems the closer I follow the diet, the more insomnia I experience.

> I don't mind sleeping less in general, but I do miss sleeping deeply.

> Anyone else? suggestions? The only supplement I'm taking that seems a

> likely culprit is L-Tyrosine, and I take that first thing in the

> morning....

>

> Barbara

February 1, 2002

When I started this last fall, I was the same. I try not to eat a big

beef dinner, though I love it! I've also started taking some Valarian

root caps, 50 mg of 5-HTP and some Flax Seed Oil (Omega 3) about an

hour before bed. Seems to help. These were some of the suggestions

from folks on this great list.

Good luck. <zzzzzzzz>

E Long

> It seems the closer I follow the diet, the more insomnia I

experience.

> I don't mind sleeping less in general, but I do miss sleeping

deeply.

> Anyone else? suggestions? The only supplement I'm taking that seems

a

> likely culprit is L-Tyrosine, and I take that first thing in the

> morning....

>

> Barbara

February 15, 2002

These are great suggestions. You must be catching up on all the e-

mails!

Anyway, I find it difficult to exercise six hours before bed on work

days. I get home around 6:15, and go to sleep around 10:00. It hasn't

affected me adversely in the past, but I am pretty perky until bed

time. Lunch is out because I sweat with any exercise (even moderate

walking), and we don't have showers at work. Before work is even less

desired, because I already get up at 5:15 to make it to work by 7:00.

However, there are three days per week that the six hours is no

problem.

I also sleep with my cat, and it has never caused a problem. In fact,

when I'm away and have to sleep kitty-free, it's almost harder to

sleep! Ah, well.

> 5.) Exercise vigorously 6 hours (not any later) before you want to

go to

> sleep. If you exercise too much earlier, you will get tired too

soon,

> so make sure to keep it around 6 hours.

> 13.) Keep your pets (if any) out of the room.

February 16, 2002

Personally, exercising immediately before bed relaxes

me and I sleep better than ever. I use a 'Total Gym'

that is in the bedroom. About 15 min of some arm and

leg exercise (not real high aerobic stuff) and then a

drink of water and crawl into bed. Sometimes when

it's late and I go right to bed, after lying awake for

awhile I get back up and exercise then go right to

sleep./

KM

--- Darius Partovi <rpartovi@...> wrote:

> In addition to Axel's marvelous suggestions, I would

> include the

> following ideas:

>

> 1.) Eat protein for breakfast (30 mins. after a

> fruit snack at rising).

> 2.) Eat protein for lunch.

> 3.) Eat fruit for snacks (alone and 4 hours after

> protein meals/30 mins

> before anything else).

> 4.) Eat a carb dinner with plenty of vegetables and

> FAT. This will put

> you to sleep faster than a duck on a junebug. Make

> sure to include

> enough FAT because if you don't, the carbs will

> metabolize too quickly

> and your blood sugar will fluctuate too much.

> 5.) Exercise vigorously 6 hours (not any later)

> before you want to go to

> sleep. If you exercise too much earlier, you will

> get tired too soon,

> so make sure to keep it around 6 hours.

> 6.) Avoid any and all caffeine within 6 hours of

> bedtime.

> 7.) Practice relaxation breathing right before you

> go to bed. Dr. Weil

> talks about different breathing techniques in one of

> his

> books...Spontaneous Healing I think.

> 8.) Avoid alcohol near bedtime. A glass of wine

> before dinner is O.K.,

> but avoid having any within three hours of bedtime.

> 9.) Take a warm bath before bed.

> 10.) Maintain a relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom:

> no arguing, no

> watching exciting movies or news, no eating, no

> working, and no

> balancing checkbooks. Keep the bedroom for sex,

> listening to music, or

> reading a peaceful book.

> 11.) Establish a bedtime ritual: engage in a nightly

> ritual of reading

> for pleasure just before turning off the lights.

> Find a good book, turn

> off the room lights, use a reading light that can be

> gradually dimmed,

> and take your mind off the days worries by venturing

> into the author's

> thoughts. When you're fully relaxed or when

> drowsiness begins to lower

> your eyelids, you're ready to turn off the light.

> 12.) Have pleasurable Sexual Activity: this always

> helps me go to sleep—

> make sure it's good though and relaxed—that is the

> key.

> 13.) Keep your pets (if any) out of the room.

> 14.) If you find that you cannot clear your mind,

> keep a journal and

> record your thoughts on paper each night. If you

> don't like to write, a

> pocket dictation recorder works well too.

> 15.) Try some bedtime relaxation techniques:

> progressive muscle

> relaxation (PMR), yoga, light a candle in your mind,

> mental imagery and

> fantasies (I do this a lot), deep breathing, mind

> games, and if all else

> fails, count sheep. No really, it works!

> 16.) Avoid trying to hard to go to sleep. If you're

> not sleepy after 30

> minutes in bed, get up and leave the bedroom. Do

> some light reading or

> listen to soft music in a low-lighted environment

> until you get tired.

> If you're just too alert, do some light housework.

> You'll get tired of

> that soon enough. I guarantee it.

>

> I these methods all fail, we can go (herbal)

> pharmaceutical. I'd prefer

> not to, as it gets you dependent on them. I

> wouldn't use melatonin

> until you try some other methods. It is a hormone

> and your body can

> become dependent. Let me know how things go.

>

> Cheers,

>

> Mr. Research

>

June 24, 2003

Marty,

The only dreams I had were that I could stay out of the toilet.

June 25, 2003

Marty, Something is putting Hollywood in my dreams! WOW!

Patty

-----Original Message-----From: msaire [mailto:msaire@...] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 10:00 AM Subject: [ ] Insomnia

Dear Group:

Can Lactulose cause insomnia and an increase in dreaming? Marty

June 30, 2003

Patty, Have you left for Hollywood, or what???

Where are you girl?

Marty

RE: [ ] Insomnia

Marty, Something is putting Hollywood in my dreams! WOW!

Patty

-----Original Message-----From: msaire [mailto:msaire@...] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 10:00 AM Subject: [ ] Insomnia

Dear Group:

Can Lactulose cause insomnia and an increase in dreaming? Marty

November 1, 2003

I had a lot of insomnia while on treatment (and has progressed to my normal

state of affairs after treatment). My doc gave me some meds to take at night. He

says getting good rest is very important esp during treatment. I had to

experiment with a few to find the one that I liked. Don't hesitate to talk to

your doc about it.

Alley

November 1, 2003

I had a lot of insomnia while on treatment (and has progressed to my normal

state of affairs after treatment). My doc gave me some meds to take at night. He

says getting good rest is very important esp during treatment. I had to

experiment with a few to find the one that I liked. Don't hesitate to talk to

your doc about it.

Alley

November 2, 2003

Hi.During treatment I suffered insomnia for the duration of the whole treatment

and months thereafter,sleeping 2 till 4 hrs at the most.Now after more then a

year of stopping things has returned to normal.I was unfortunate as not getting

sleeping medication from my Doc.I think that was a wrong decision.Of all the

people I know who are on treatment or were suffered from insomnia.If you have a

hubby let him give you a massage,massage only!!, before going to sleep it

relaxes you,take a not to hot shower.If that does.nt help let your buddy use a

slashhamer or go to the Doc. for medication because lack of sleep wears you

out.Willem.

Insomnia

Is insomnia something that settles down after the first few weeks; or am I

doomed to 4 hours a night for the next year? I shouldn't complain (I know

mothers often don't sleep as much) but I am tired enough without the

insomnia.

November 2, 2003