Can't sleep again

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise) 07/12/2017 at 04:01 • Filed to: None

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Seems like I’m only going to get two hours tonight because it took hours to fall asleep. I tried at 9 fell asleep around midnight and woke up at 2 and now I have to be up in an hour and a half anyway. I haven’t been sleeping well for the past few days either which really isn’t helping matters.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 04:07

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if you drink coffee, try cutting back.

if you drink Mother/Red Bull ween yourself off them.

try playing soothing music too.

hope this helps.

Captain of the Enterprise > pip bip - choose Corrour 07/12/2017 at 04:09

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Thanks, I quit caffeine a year and a half ago. I can try the soothing music though.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 06:49

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Glad to read your post, given the subject of your last post. I wish you better sleep, it makes such a difference in so many ways.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 07:10

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Do you have an exercise routine? If not definitely start one, it really helps, no joke. How are your eating habits? I’m no nutritionist, but from my own experience, cutting back on fast food, sugar, carbs and replacing them with proteins and greens also really helps.

Being healthy at mind is hard enough; a healthy body goes a long way towards having a healthy mind. The above definitely isn’t easy either, I struggle with it as well.

I hope you feel better, friend.

Captain of the Enterprise > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/12/2017 at 07:51

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Thank you, me too

Nibbles > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 09:56

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Music always helped me get to sleep during my rough times. Classical or Jazz really did the trick. There’s a Jazz station in LA I used to tune into on iheart, think it was K-JAZZ. I’d set that on a 3-hr timer and be in snoozetown before it shut off

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 07/12/2017 at 10:05

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I’ve been very bad about my exercise this year, but I always feel much better mentally when I do exercise. I’m always mindful of the research that has shown that exercise has a huge impact on good brain function, and the body benefits are almost incidental by comparison in importance.

crowmolly > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/12/2017 at 10:25

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Within reason of course. More is not always better.

Very intense exercise can put your CNS under a lot of stress.

crowmolly > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 10:27

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If you can, try getting some light to medium exercise each day and have a set night time routine. Even if you have to set an alarm to remind you to go to sleep. Just fixing a fucked up sleep schedule can go a long way. Might take a week or so to start to become a routine though.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > crowmolly 07/12/2017 at 10:56

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Agreed, I was writing about moderate exercise, such as 30 minutes a day, but didn’t state that.

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 11:03

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Sorry to hear this man. Like others have suggested, I would definitely try some nice, relaxing music. I personally find classical works best. But that’s just me. If you have Pandora, there are a few different stations that are really good. Classical Relaxation Radio is my go to. I have issues with anxiety, and laying in bed listening to this for a little while really helps calm my nerves and get me in a state where my mind stops racing and I can actually fall asleep.

Also having a big glass of ice cold water on my bedside table to drink from helps too. Hope you’re able to find something that works for you. Days are so much harder to get through without getting proper rest. Sleep and drinking lots of water do some amazing things for the body/mind. Best of luck to you brother.

FoilyDoily > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 11:04

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Had been wondering about you. Hope you managed to get some sleep.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 11:19

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I still haven’t figured out the insomnia. Sometimes it seems like a bit of caffeine helps me focus on nothing and fall asleep, sometimes it definitely is not helpful. Usually any more I just end up bingeing Firefly until I fall asleep. That doesn’t always work out either but at least it’s a more enjoyable way to keep myself awake than staying awake by getting mad at myself for not being able to control my thoughts that won’t let me sleep.

It’s really good to hear from you, good to know you’re still fighting. Hopefully you can find a bit better rest tonight. It’s your appointment with the new therapist today, yes?

Khalbali > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 11:21

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My wife struggles with anxiety and depression and I’ve found that waves or rain noise help her sleep, there’s tons of that stuff on Spotify. And as others have suggested, exercise is great too, it’s the hardest thing in the world to start when you’re in that state but it really does make a world of difference, when I was depressed in college weightlifting was the only way I could eat or sleep.

Captain of the Enterprise > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 07/12/2017 at 12:30

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I’m not doing that well with that. I should exercise more and eat better.

Captain of the Enterprise > Nibbles 07/12/2017 at 12:31

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I could try that, I have some white noise in my room from my air conditioner that seems to help

Captain of the Enterprise > crowmolly 07/12/2017 at 12:32

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Yeah I try to go to bed at the same time and should probably exercise more

Captain of the Enterprise > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 07/12/2017 at 12:33

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Thanks music is usually too distracting for me but I have some white noise from my air conditioner

Captain of the Enterprise > FoilyDoily 07/12/2017 at 12:34

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Thanks, I didn’t and think I should probably just try to stay up till tonight at this point. I have 2 leave in a couple hours for my therapy appointment anyway

Captain of the Enterprise > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee 07/12/2017 at 12:36

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Thanks, I meet with my regular therapist today at 3:30. I meet with my new psychiatrist (they can subscribe meds) on Friday.

Captain of the Enterprise > Khalbali 07/12/2017 at 12:37

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Thanks I can definitely try the rain and waves noises I usually like those so it could help

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 12:42

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It’s an uphill battle my dude. Recognizing it is a good step. You can do it.

Khalbali > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 13:25

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As a last resort she takes melatonin supplements too, which seems better than sleeping pills but still slightly worries me as there’s enough going on with her brain chemistry already.

Captain of the Enterprise > Khalbali 07/12/2017 at 17:50

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I’ve taken melatonin before I could try that again

Khalbali > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 18:30

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Yeah, I’m still a little wary of it but I take it sometimes too and usually sleep pretty good, hers are only 3 mg too, I can’t imagine what 10mg would be like.

Captain of the Enterprise > Khalbali 07/12/2017 at 20:27

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I took 20mg to sleep sometimes but got prescribed something different because it wasn’t keeping me asleep for very long

Khalbali > Captain of the Enterprise 07/12/2017 at 20:30

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Yeah that’s tough, I would definitely hit the gym if possible.

Stef Schrader > Captain of the Enterprise 07/13/2017 at 10:04

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Good luck! I haven’t figured out insomnia, either. A lot of folks have suggested limiting screen time (or at least getting one of those yellowy screen filters for night use) late in the day, but I haven’t noticed much of a change, TBH. I’m just tired all the time and then I can’t sleep.

It sucks, but sometimes I just lay there and do nothing until I hopefully nod off out of boredom. (Which sucks.) Or I’ll do what you did and get up and start working on stuff.

Captain of the Enterprise > Stef Schrader 07/13/2017 at 11:18

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Thank you, I’ve been trying to limit screen time. I usually lay in bed with the lights off and everything but it still takes hours to actually fall asleep

Mercedes Streeter > Captain of the Enterprise 07/13/2017 at 18:45

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Hiya! Insomnia is terrible, I’m sorry you’re going through so much, you don’t deserve it. 

When I cannot normally fall asleep, I usually try music or ambient noise. The noise of a box fan usually calms me down to sleep. Alternatively, I’ve also found out that a light dose of caffeine right before bed also knocks me out and keeps me from waking up through the night. No idea why but it’s been a lifesaver.

Captain of the Enterprise > Mercedes Streeter 07/13/2017 at 19:48

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Thank you