I listen to books I've already read. My mind wanders like crazy . Having to focus on the book keeps me from thinking about the million things that always need to be done.
Post by verycontrary247 on Aug 18, 2013 21:40:05 GMT -5
As cheesy as it sounds, aromatherapy has helped me immensely. I typically spray my pillows with sandalwood ginger or lavender vanilla linen spray right before I go to bed.
ETA: I play really soft music as well. Elliott Smith- Figure 8.
Post by Captain Serious on Aug 18, 2013 21:40:21 GMT -5
When I really need to sleep I'll take an advil pm or something similar, but that's rare (maybe 6 - 10 times a year).
But don't ask me. I'm currently sipping a rum drink and avoiding early sleep because I had nightmares all last night and I'm afraid of a repeat occurance.
As cheesy as it sounds, aromatherapy has helped me immensely. I typically spray my pillows with sandalwood ginger or lavender vanilla linen spray right before I go to bed.
ETA: I play really soft music as well. Elliott Smith- Figure 8.
Post by speckledfrog on Aug 18, 2013 21:42:16 GMT -5
I sent Sue Sue a relaxation CD that I've used in the past the helps me fall asleep. It's particularly helpful when I get in that "OMG, why am I not asleep? What time is it? If I fall asleep now I'll only get X hours" mode. If you'd like, I would be more than happy to send you a copy.
Post by Captain Serious on Aug 18, 2013 21:42:25 GMT -5
When my mind is busy worrying about everything that needs to get done, I make a list, and then I feel better and don't dwell on it because I'm not worried about forgetting anything.
I sent Sue Sue a relaxation CD that I've used in the past the helps me fall asleep. It's particularly helpful when I get in that "OMG, why am I not asleep? What time is it? If I fall asleep now I'll only get X hours" mode. If you'd like, I would be more than happy to send you a copy.
I once heard that even if you aren't sleeping, if you can relax, your body is still getting needed rest. So now, I don't let myself obsess about how late it's gotten, because regardless of how little sleeping time is left, I'm still resting. And by letting myself rest without worrying about whether or not I actually sleep, I actually am much more likely to fall asleep.
As cheesy as it sounds, aromatherapy has helped me immensely. I typically spray my pillows with sandalwood ginger or lavender vanilla linen spray right before I go to bed.
ETA: I play really soft music as well. Elliott Smith- Figure 8.
Where do you get the spray??
Sandalwood Ginger was from The Body Shop and the Lavender Vanilla was from Bath & Body Works.
A cool breeze since menopause sucks balls. Even though you don't want med suggestions, trazadone is pretty awesome. That and Benedryl since my allergies are trying to kill me.
Orgasm, focusing on slow, deep breathing, and playing a CD of cricket & other forest at night noises. But lately I have to turn to the OTC stuff more than I want.
Count backward from 30, visualizing each number in your head and synchronizing the counting with your breathing. Each number from 30 to 20 gets a slow inhale and exhale (so inhale 30, exhale 30, inhale 29, exhale 29). Then every number from 19 to 1 only gets one breath (inhale or exhale). I usually only make it to 15 before I'm asleep. It works particularly well when I wake up in the middle of the night.
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
Post by shadynasty on Aug 18, 2013 22:14:07 GMT -5
Playing Solitaire on the iPad. I know bright screens are supposed to be bad for falling asleep but it's the fact that it's a mindless activity that helps me. Sometimes Sleepytime Extra tea helps a little too.
Post by fuckyourcouch on Aug 18, 2013 22:18:06 GMT -5
99 bottles of beer at a steady cadence in my head Booze White noise in headphones Benadryl If my h rubs my back really lightly And this is cheesy but if I lay on my h's chest his heartbeat usually does it. Lol