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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-28-09 10:07 PM Original message |
Chronic Insomnia....Help. |
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Kind of Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-28-09 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
1. A strong cup of chamomile tea |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-28-09 10:38 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Thanks for your response.... |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 04:46 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. There are many types of meditation but the basic premise is to get your mind to stop |
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Why Syzygy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 09:08 AM Response to Reply #6 |
11. This reminds me of something |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 09:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. I'll try listening to these, as well. |
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Why Syzygy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 12:17 AM Response to Reply #21 |
38. You're so kind |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 08:25 PM Response to Reply #38 |
47. Thanks for getting back to me again. |
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alterfurz (723 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 08:05 AM Response to Reply #21 |
53. variation on post #11 |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 09:38 PM Response to Reply #6 |
20. Thank you for posting this.... |
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Kind of Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 05:21 AM Response to Reply #2 |
7. Oh, please don't feel silly :) |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 09:42 PM Response to Reply #7 |
22. You're a wealth of information... |
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southerncrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-28-09 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
3. These help me. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 09:44 PM Response to Reply #3 |
23. Thanks for your response... |
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JanusAscending (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 05:35 PM Response to Reply #3 |
63. I know that Melatonin works for me........... |
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Why Syzygy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-28-09 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
4. Writing out every concern |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 09:47 PM Response to Reply #4 |
24. I tried this in the past and it didn't help me all that much.... |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
5. here are some of my favorite remedies |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 09:51 PM Response to Reply #5 |
25. Thanks for explaining this to me.... |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
8. when all else fails |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 09:54 PM Response to Reply #8 |
26. I'm been suffering from insomnia for years... |
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dynasaw (664 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 08:36 AM Response to Original message |
9. You Diet is Important |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:01 PM Response to Reply #9 |
27. I should've explained more in my original post.... |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
10. All good suggestions so far |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:06 PM Response to Reply #10 |
28. I do watch/listen to the television to fall asleep |
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Sanity Claws (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
12. Exercise in the evening |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:13 PM Response to Reply #12 |
29. I have noticed that the times that I slept well... |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
13. Melatonin could help |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:15 PM Response to Reply #13 |
30. Someone up-thread suggested the same... |
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garybeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
14. MEDITATION. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:21 PM Response to Reply #14 |
32. You're not kidding... |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
15. there are some good ideas in this thread |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:25 PM Response to Reply #15 |
33. I've never heard of binaural beats... |
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Shallah Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-01-09 01:28 AM Response to Reply #33 |
50. Binaural beats = brainwave entrainment music |
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Pharaoh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
16. Turn off the TV and read |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:27 PM Response to Reply #16 |
34. Been there and tried that, unfortunately. |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
17. I had to change my attitude about my bed. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:38 PM Response to Reply #17 |
35. Thanks for your lengthy response, Laura. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-29-09 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
18. As a former insomniac, here are my tips: |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:47 PM Response to Reply #18 |
36. Thank you for all of your tips... |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
19. I'm overwhelmed by all of the kind responses and ideas. |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
31. OhioChick, you've already gotten so many great responses |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-30-09 10:56 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Thanks for your response, Missy. |
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Shallah Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 02:13 AM Response to Original message |
39. I energetically seal my bedroom, use Tension Tamer Tea (or something stronger like kava or valerian) |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 08:02 PM Response to Reply #39 |
43. Thanks for taking the time to write... |
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Shallah Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 10:40 PM Response to Reply #43 |
48. A few good herb sites |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 10:46 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. Thank you so much! |
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Shallah Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-01-09 01:41 AM Response to Reply #49 |
51. You are most welcome! |
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MagickMuffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 02:52 AM Response to Original message |
40. I make up my own "dreams" and usually fall asleep pretty quickly |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 08:06 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Wow.... |
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dynasaw (664 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 06:15 AM Response to Original message |
41. Regarding "I have to stay away from milk....lactose intolerant." |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #41 |
45. I've always been one for a hot bath! |
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jkathrynj (9 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
42. I had the same problem and this is what i do. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-31-09 08:14 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. Thanks for the wonderful ideas, Kathy |
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jkathrynj (9 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-01-09 10:42 AM Response to Reply #46 |
52. i know that you did not want to use any chemicals, |
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katty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
54. i take 1 benedryl caplet 15 min before sleep |
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Sanity Claws (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
55. B12 |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 09:42 AM Response to Reply #55 |
56. Thanks for this, SC |
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Why Syzygy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 03:24 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. They found a B12 deficiency |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 03:30 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. I'm seeing my doc for a checkup on Wednesday |
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Sanity Claws (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 03:45 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. Yes, do that |
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Shallah Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 04:41 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. If it's off ask about getting methyl b-12 instead of cyanobalamin, the usual form |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 05:01 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. Thanks for the tip |
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Shallah Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 05:29 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. You are very welcome. I hope it is helpful for your Mom :) |
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