Re: Sleep Issues

[Guest guest]

Has anyone got a trick or two up her/his sleeve, for ways to catch a

good 40 winks?

I love the sound of a fan, it helps me relax. I've also been reading

myself to sleep for about 30 years or longer.

My daughter listens to books on tape to help her relax and fall

asleep.

It also helps to take 2-3mg of Klonopin, and a few Lortabs. I have

always been an anxious person, so just when I get comfortable

I start obsessing. Hence the need for the Klonopin.

My memory foam mattress topper helps with the fibromyalgia

pain. I also place a king size pillow between my knees, and

hug one too.

I still wake up with quite a bit of pain, but a hot shower, or

bath right away helps too.

Kaylene

[Guest guest]

I listen to Guided Meditation MP3s. they're relaxing and talk me through

relaxing and settling, and about 75% of the time, I end up falling asleep.

I know you're not supposed to not use the bed for anything other than

sleeping (or err, adult relations, LOL) But unless my daughter is here, I just

spend the day here in my bed. It's just easier than getting up and going to the

living room. My computer (desktop) is beside the bed.

I have a laptop that stays with me on the bed (or goes to the living room if I

do). I have my TV, my dogs..all I have to do is get food and drinks from the

kitchen, but I try to do that in a minimum basis.

Unfortunately, that makes it hard to fall asleep, sometimes, since I associate

my bed with other things than sleep. Insomnia SUCKS.

I take Soma, but about half the time, it doesn't make me sleepy anymore...so

there are nights (especially when I'm hurting as bad as I am tonight) when sleep

just evades me.

I guess many of us in Chronic pain are in the " can't sleep for sh*t " club.

Marta

[Guest guest]

Hi Marta,

Forgive me if you've told us how mobile you are but I know from infancy on up,

exercise is necessary for good rest and to regulate other necessary body

functions.

All of us who aren't totally paralyzed can exercise to some extent. Lack of

exercise makes our muscles waste away, which makes us weak, vulnerable to falls

and shortens our lives. Even gentle exercise done properly can improve muscle

tone and over time expand abilities.

So I say that regular exercise in our daily routine will help us rest better.

Jennette

Marta wrote:

I listen to Guided Meditation MP3s. they're relaxing and talk me through

relaxing and settling, and about 75% of the time, I end up falling asleep.

I know you're not supposed to not use the bed for anything other than

sleeping (or err, adult relations, LOL) But unless my daughter is here, I just

spend the day here in my bed. It's just easier than getting up and going to the

living room. My computer (desktop) is beside the bed.

[Guest guest]

I would like to add that listening to peaceful relaxing music has helped me fall

asleep. going to bed at the same time each night helps the brain establish a

sleep time. Try not to nap during the day. If you feel fatigued, sit for a few

moments taking quiet breathes and envision each breathe in brings energy with

each exhale releases that tired feeling.

At night reverse the process using sleep as the inhale and stress release as the

exhale. this helps refocus your brain from worrying to relaxing. It signals

that the environment is safe. As your body relaxes, your brain will allow the

area that induces sleep to turn on.

If you are worrying at bedtime, try writing down the problems and tell yourself

framing your thoughts will help your body to determine it is safe to sleep.

think of it as a primitive response that kept early man/woman alive. Your body

only really understand safe or danger response. When you worry, you are

signaling that there is danger. Your brain will respond by staying alert and

scanning the n. When you think relax, you signal it is safe.

With practice and consistency you will find that sleep comes easier.

Hope this helps. Gentle hugs, Tami

> Lyndi wrote:

> Has anyone got a trick or two up her/his sleeve, for ways to catch a good 40

winks?

[Guest guest]

I have found listening to my body has helped,when I follow through.

My normal time I fall asleep is 4-5 am, which I finally came to terms

with a few months ago, but I started to notice more and more that

between 9-11pm I would get the heavy sleepy eyes and was tired,

But I was on the lower level and couldn't sleep there so I had to wait awhile

get up the steam to go upstairs then I was perky and awake

Though the pain dampens the perky : )

So I've been trying to get upstairs around 7-8pm and last week in the first time

since I can remember(minus a cold, flu, etc)I was fast asleep by Midnight and

woke at 8 am bright and clear headed. But I fell back in old habits and need to

buckle down And get on the earlier routine.

Another part of it is giving myself permission to go to sleep earlier,

Regardless of when I woke up, what I did or didn't do that day.

From years of childhood abuse and my nervous system being hyper

vigilant fight or flight I used to stay up late to have time to

myself.

Where people wouldn't make me feel guilty about watching a movie,

Or talk my ear off while I was trying to read a good book, and when I did go to

bed before 2 I got the 3rd degree about why was I sick,

What was wrong with me?

So a new year, a new me hopefully : )Wishing all a lower pain day and a good

nights sleep.

Peace,

[Guest guest]

I bought some ice slippers online for foot pain. Their socks that have gel packs

on the top and bottom of the feet. They are great because they take care of the

pain but their not too cold.

[Guest guest]

I have found that if I put some Lavender on my pillow, I fall asleep much

quicker and have a better night's sleep. Also, Melatonin has helped my son fall

asleep better, and sleep better during the night. It is what is naturally in

our bodies to help us sleep, we just sometimes need a little help! Good luck!

[Guest guest]

I found that NOT napping during the day,and reading more books, makes me tired

for bed at night. I think I found me cure for insomnia,hopefully I haven't

spoken too soon,lol.

NY

wrote:

> I have found that if I put some Lavender on my pillow, I fall asleep much

quicker and have a better night's sleep.