Do any of you have trouble with insomnia? I'm really having a problem with it on a regular basis. From talking with people my age (45) a lot of people seem to have the same problem. Any suggestions on how to overcome insomnia without drugs? :frustrated:
Sincerely,
Draculina
When we moved into our house 4 years ago we were so happy it had a large walk-in closet. It turned out to just fit an AeroBed (inflatable). When my husband worked graveyard- he'd sleep in the closet! It was absolutely pitch black and totally sound proof. What amazed me is that it's upstairs, but centrally located in the house, and he couldn't here a thing!!! With three young children, two dogs, a cat, the phone, the TV... that's amazing.
BTW, I liked to call it the "Pat Cave". :p
Sometimes a change of venue works for me, i.e. sleeping on the couch or in another bedroom. I have no idea why this works for me, but it does.
We have a spare bedroom that is like a ilness recovery room. My daughter goes in there when she coughs at night (it's persisitent and really annoying) and she goes into that room and is silent. It's very odd.
The room has a very nice "feel" to it very calm. I think there's some sort of kind spirit or energy flow in there.
Well I guess I've just opened my self up for some mocking about my beliefs now...but I invite any of you to stay over and see for yourself...;)
THANK-YOU ALL for all the good advice and ideas! I'm trying a combination of everything and feel like a white lab rat!:p I've been swimming more and I think that has helped me more than anything else! I'm actually tired at night and ready for bed. Now...if I could just sleep more than 5 hours without waking! But....at least I'm sleeping 5 hours and I can function much better! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. You guys are the best!!!:smooch:
I think that is odd.
If 7 out of 10 people have sleep issues, it is the opposite of "odd." I know plenty of athletes that have sleep issues. Plus, in my experience, and I don't know the statistics, there is a difference between men and women. Out of the blue, and perhaps because my little kid has been waking up early, I'm now having the wake up too early problem. But there is no time in my day for a 3 hour nap. That would be odd.
I can't imagine not being able to sleep. I can sleep anywhere, anytime, any position. It is only &:55 am I've been up since 6:00am and I could go tosleep now and probably slepp for about 3 hours. I don't know too many swimmers who can't sleep. I think that is odd.
Fort & Beth - Are you still having problems sleeping? Have you tried getting a massage? Sometimes I can't sleep because my muscles are all tense and I can't seem to relax. I was wondering if this could work for you?
