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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I’m usually asleep within a couple of minutes of getting in bed. Snuggle down, the cats come curl up and I’m asleep. It’s lovely "
I wish I could.
I start off on one side, go on my other side, then onto my belly.
Takes about half an hour to fall asleep  |
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over a year ago
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"I’m usually asleep within a couple of minutes of getting in bed. Snuggle down, the cats come curl up and I’m asleep. It’s lovely
I wish I could.
I start off on one side, go on my other side, then onto my belly.
Takes about half an hour to fall asleep "
Let me know once you are asleep on your belly  |
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"How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
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I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Sleep? 
Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I’m usually asleep within a couple of minutes of getting in bed. Snuggle down, the cats come curl up and I’m asleep. It’s lovely
I wish I could.
I start off on one side, go on my other side, then onto my belly.
Takes about half an hour to fall asleep
Let me know once you are asleep on your belly "
Oh my 
Whatever do you have planned......
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep "
What?
You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sleep?
Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee. "
That sounds about right.
I hate it when your body is really tired but your brain says "nope, I'm gonna keep you awake thinking about random rubbish"
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"How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep
What?
You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?
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I like imagination |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
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At home I like to have a cornetto before my afternoon nap on the sofa (essential to recharge the inner glitter). At night, I'm out like a light after having a bit of cheese in bed. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I can't get to sleep unless I have the TV on low, my mind keeps me awake otherwise"
Now I need complete silence.
I can't sleep if there's noise because the slightest thing wakes me up
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sleep?
Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee.
That sounds about right.
I hate it when your body is really tired but your brain says "nope, I'm gonna keep you awake thinking about random rubbish"
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Yep! Mental tiredness is worse than physical I find though. I can relax and rest my body without too many problems. The off switch on my brain however, is broken  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep
What?
You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?
I like imagination "
That's a good thing as it may affect your dreams.
I try to think of weird things hoping I dream of them, it never happens though  |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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"How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep
What?
You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?
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He's commissioned a sculpture of it |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"At home I like to have a cornetto before my afternoon nap on the sofa (essential to recharge the inner glitter). At night, I'm out like a light after having a bit of cheese in bed. "
I thought cheese gives you nightmares
Getting chased by a T-Rex whilst being unable to fly away and stuff
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Sleep?
Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee.
That sounds about right.
I hate it when your body is really tired but your brain says "nope, I'm gonna keep you awake thinking about random rubbish"
Yep! Mental tiredness is worse than physical I find though. I can relax and rest my body without too many problems. The off switch on my brain however, is broken "
I sometimes find reading before bed helps my brain switch off.
Fab doesn't count, a good book is good  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with "
Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.
Then I'm out in the cold with 
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"How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep
What?
You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?
He's commissioned a sculpture of it "
Sssshh you , wasnt gonna tell her  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep
What?
You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?
He's commissioned a sculpture of it "
Every home needs one |
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"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with
Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.
Then I'm out in the cold with
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I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How do you go to sleep?
Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?
Do you toss and turn?
Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?
Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?
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I'm suffering with insomnia... 
Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.
Must be old age
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"As soon as my head hits the pillow I'm gone i have no trouble falling asleep "
You're one of the lucky ones.
But I also have a dog on the bed who snores periodically and kicks me as she stretches out.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"My sleep pattern is shocking ..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep "
I've not heard of that one before.
The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder
Is it working?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with
Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.
Then I'm out in the cold with
I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years "
I've always liked my coffee.
I can't drink tea, it gives me headaches.
And it's not proper to open the rum at that time, or is it?  |
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"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with
Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.
Then I'm out in the cold with
I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years
I've always liked my coffee.
I can't drink tea, it gives me headaches.
And it's not proper to open the rum at that time, or is it? "
Oh whiskey in coffee. Son keeps asking why I'm happy |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I'm suffering with insomnia...
Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.
Must be old age
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It may also be because there is a lot on our minds right now? More worries perhaps.
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By (user no longer on site)
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I'm suffering with insomnia...
Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.
Must be old age
It may also be because there is a lot on our minds right now? More worries perhaps.
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Cant say im worrying about things... sure,nothing to worry about |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with
Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.
Then I'm out in the cold with
I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years
I've always liked my coffee.
I can't drink tea, it gives me headaches.
And it's not proper to open the rum at that time, or is it?
Oh whiskey in coffee. Son keeps asking why I'm happy "
Jack Daniels is nice in coffee |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I get into bed and listen to Radio 2 on a timer. I’m usually asleep before it goes off.
That said, I rarely get an undisturbed nights sleep as my kids often wake in the night and wake me up to tell me they’re awake.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Like a lot of people have said, no matter how tired I am, my head hits the pillow and my brain wakes up with all sorts of insignificant thoughts. It’s the whole “do penguins have knees?” thing.
I have tried the thunder thing and that can help sometimes, especially if it’s a far away storm, like thunder rolling across the plains sort of thing. Just anything to distract my brain from whatever random thoughts it’s having without generating new questions for it lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I'm suffering with insomnia...
Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.
Must be old age
It may also be because there is a lot on our minds right now? More worries perhaps.
Cant say im worrying about things... sure,nothing to worry about "
I do hope your insomnia goes away and you can sleep again.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yes soon as my head on that pillow ! If I'm not in own bed then have difficulty sleeping at all x"
That's a good point.
I'm even worse in another bed, especially in hotels.
Even if the bed is cosier than mine |
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I sleep quite easily at night ever since I was little.
I always put a cushion/thick pillow underneath my legs : prefer to sleep with my legs slightly raised to improve circulation back to the heart.
I love to sleep at night. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I get into bed and listen to Radio 2 on a timer. I’m usually asleep before it goes off.
That said, I rarely get an undisturbed nights sleep as my kids often wake in the night and wake me up to tell me they’re awake.
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Yes I can imagine that, then everyone is awake |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Start off on my side wake up curdle in a little ball with the covers round me and fouled under my legs tucked up lol x"
All tucked up in a little ball.
Sounds lovely x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"
I'm suffering with insomnia...
Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.
Must be old age
It may also be because there is a lot on our minds right now? More worries perhaps.
Cant say im worrying about things... sure,nothing to worry about
I do hope your insomnia goes away and you can sleep again.
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Aaawww!!!your so nice...
Thanks.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Like a lot of people have said, no matter how tired I am, my head hits the pillow and my brain wakes up with all sorts of insignificant thoughts. It’s the whole “do penguins have knees?” thing.
I have tried the thunder thing and that can help sometimes, especially if it’s a far away storm, like thunder rolling across the plains sort of thing. Just anything to distract my brain from whatever random thoughts it’s having without generating new questions for it lol"
I always get stupid thoughts before I sleep.
Then I wake up the next day and make threads and comments about them here |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I sleep quite easily at night ever since I was little.
I always put a cushion/thick pillow underneath my legs : prefer to sleep with my legs slightly raised to improve circulation back to the heart.
I love to sleep at night."
I've seen adverts for the leg pillows etc.
But I don't think I could use one, I turn over so much it would annoy me having to keep putting it back in place
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I am a side sleeper so in the recovery position normally
Normal routine is music for half an hour and then boom I'm out like a light, slowly getting used to not being woken by my dog twice a night |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am a side sleeper so in the recovery position normally
Normal routine is music for half an hour and then boom I'm out like a light, slowly getting used to not being woken by my dog twice a night "
My dog constantly wakes me up, but that's because I'm such a light sleeper.
I'm so jealous of her, literally within a minute of her lying down she's asleep and dreaming immediately with her paws twitching.
It amazes me |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Usually sleep on the side, I like a flat pillow, and a single one. I love white noise "
Ahh now I have to have 2 pillows, I like my head on an angle for some reason.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My sleep pattern is shocking ..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep
I've not heard of that one before.
The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder
Is it working?
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Yes, but I wake up when it stops |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"My sleep pattern is shocking ..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep
I've not heard of that one before.
The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder
Is it working?
Yes, but I wake up when it stops "
That's so strange.
I've never heard of sleeping to thunder before |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Have to listen to an audio book with head phone in one ear curled on my side with my arm under my head instead of pillow "
What
Wowsers
At least it works for you |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My sleep pattern is shocking ..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep
I've not heard of that one before.
The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder
Is it working?
Yes, but I wake up when it stops
That's so strange.
I've never heard of sleeping to thunder before "
It’s a sleep app as well |
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I am a bad sleeper probably due to being a nightshift worker. I sit up on my days off until around 2 then force myself to sleep. Usually get about 4 or 5hrs at the most. Sleep better in the arms of a man for some reason. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"My sleep pattern is shocking ..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep
I've not heard of that one before.
The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder
Is it working?
Yes, but I wake up when it stops
That's so strange.
I've never heard of sleeping to thunder before
It’s a sleep app as well "
This calls for a Cindi research project, I'm fascinated by it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sleep?
Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee. "
This sounds like my usual night |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am a bad sleeper probably due to being a nightshift worker. I sit up on my days off until around 2 then force myself to sleep. Usually get about 4 or 5hrs at the most. Sleep better in the arms of a man for some reason."
I can't begin to imagine how being a nightshirt worker affects sleep when you work, say 5 on and 2 off etc.
Must be a nightmare (pardon the pun)
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am a bad sleeper probably due to being a nightshift worker. I sit up on my days off until around 2 then force myself to sleep. Usually get about 4 or 5hrs at the most. Sleep better in the arms of a man for some reason.
I can't begin to imagine how being a nightshirt worker affects sleep when you work, say 5 on and 2 off etc.
Must be a nightmare (pardon the pun)
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Its shit. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sleep?
Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee.
This sounds like my usual night "
Turning off the brain at night can be a hard task |
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"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with
Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.
Then I'm out in the cold with
I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years
I've always liked my coffee.
I can't drink tea, it gives me headaches.
And it's not proper to open the rum at that time, or is it?
Oh whiskey in coffee. Son keeps asking why I'm happy
Jack Daniels is nice in coffee "
Exactly |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am a bad sleeper probably due to being a nightshift worker. I sit up on my days off until around 2 then force myself to sleep. Usually get about 4 or 5hrs at the most. Sleep better in the arms of a man for some reason.
I can't begin to imagine how being a nightshirt worker affects sleep when you work, say 5 on and 2 off etc.
Must be a nightmare (pardon the pun)
Its shit."
My ex mother in law did this, she worked nights in a carehome.
It's a hard life x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I can sleep for England. It’s getting up I struggle with.
Especially when it's so cold and it's nice and cosy in bed "
Oh god yes! One good thing about no school and wfh |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I can sleep for England. It’s getting up I struggle with.
Especially when it's so cold and it's nice and cosy in bed
Oh god yes! One good thing about no school and wfh "
Tell the truth, you're still in bed now, aren't ya? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Start off on my side wake up curdle in a little ball with the covers round me and fouled under my legs tucked up lol x
All tucked up in a little ball.
Sounds lovely x"
Yip pritty much and can be till you need to make the bed in the morning ha ha x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I can sleep for England. It’s getting up I struggle with.
Especially when it's so cold and it's nice and cosy in bed
Oh god yes! One good thing about no school and wfh
Tell the truth, you're still in bed now, aren't ya? "
Haha no I’m not that bad! Although I have only just had my shower and got dressed! . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I sleep on my LG side, with my hand under the pillow
I'm always waking during the night.. I find i sleep better if i don't go to sleep until 1-2 and then get up at 6am ish |
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I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.
My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed
A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that
I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.
I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa
I go to bed before I'm tired
Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going
I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth
I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet
Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed
In case I need to get out in a hurry
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I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily
I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep
I am a bit of a nightmare tbh |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed
A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that
I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.
I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa
I go to bed before I'm tired
Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going
I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth
I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet
Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed
In case I need to get out in a hurry
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I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily
I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep
I am a bit of a nightmare tbh "
Oh, and I open the downstairs blinds before I go to bed
I don't like coming downstairs to dark rooms in the morning |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed
A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that
I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.
I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa
I go to bed before I'm tired
Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going
I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth
I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet
Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed
In case I need to get out in a hurry
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I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily
I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep
I am a bit of a nightmare tbh
Oh, and I open the downstairs blinds before I go to bed
I don't like coming downstairs to dark rooms in the morning "
Omg i am so opposite to you.. Dark room, totally quiet.. I even use earplugs if its raining! Door shut to keep furry creatures out.
I do however sleep under several quilts / blankets, regardless of time of year
When i sleep with other people I'm usually perched on the end of the bed haha... I think I've grown used to the luxury of space.. They are constantly pulling me in as i slowly migrate back out to the edge
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not very well at all sleep for a few hours partly wake up then drift off again then wake up again ,repeat all night.
Glad when it's time to get up,but a old friend told me once,you die in bed,????"
I can't sleep right through either.
I'm pleased I'm not alone with my sleeping habits
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"I sleep on my LG side, with my hand under the pillow
I'm always waking during the night.. I find i sleep better if i don't go to sleep until 1-2 and then get up at 6am ish "
I start on my side, but then my shoulder aches so I have to keep changing |
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"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.
My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring! "
Maybes a fool proof combination of both |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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There are a lot of dependents on how I sleep.
I have found it difficult to get to sleep before midnight over the last couple of years.
Sometimes I'm awake until 3 or 4am.
Sometimes I am asleep by 1am.
Thankfully, I don't wake up every hour like I used to.
I dream every night and remember them. |
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over a year ago
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"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed
A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that
I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.
I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa
I go to bed before I'm tired
Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going
I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth
I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet
Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed
In case I need to get out in a hurry
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I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily
I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep
I am a bit of a nightmare tbh "
Omg wtf
And I thought I was a bit weird
At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.
My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring! "
I would love a man to read to me in bed. |
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over a year ago
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"There are a lot of dependents on how I sleep.
I have found it difficult to get to sleep before midnight over the last couple of years.
Sometimes I'm awake until 3 or 4am.
Sometimes I am asleep by 1am.
Thankfully, I don't wake up every hour like I used to.
I dream every night and remember them."
I remember some of my dreams, not all, but some.
They help fuel my craziness in the forum because I speak of them as if they happened |
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"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.
My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!
Maybes a fool proof combination of both "
Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X |
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"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.
My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!
Maybes a fool proof combination of both
Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X"
Ooo that's a great idea!
Get on Dragons Den |
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"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.
My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!
Maybes a fool proof combination of both
Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X
Ooo that's a great idea!
Get on Dragons Den "
It works better with a cuddle though! X |
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over a year ago
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"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.
My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!
Maybes a fool proof combination of both
Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X
Ooo that's a great idea!
Get on Dragons Den
It works better with a cuddle though! X "
I wonder......
..is this the inspiration for your username? |
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over a year ago
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"Sleep straight away no issues. I curl up resting with my arms crossed underneath me and dont move all night"
Pah!
Another showoff
You are lucky, very lucky |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"There are a lot of dependents on how I sleep.
I have found it difficult to get to sleep before midnight over the last couple of years.
Sometimes I'm awake until 3 or 4am.
Sometimes I am asleep by 1am.
Thankfully, I don't wake up every hour like I used to.
I dream every night and remember them.
I remember some of my dreams, not all, but some.
They help fuel my craziness in the forum because I speak of them as if they happened "
My dreams usually tell me I'm on Facebook too much or reading these forums too much |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps. "
How do I find these? I've tried rain and music, but the high notes aggravate my nerves.
I need a baritone or bass voice to listen to. |
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over a year ago
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"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps. "
Talking/music keeps me awake so I can't do this stuff unfortunately.
But I may try this thunder technique that was mentioned |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.
My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!
Maybes a fool proof combination of both
Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X"
I had a tape with a French man reading out a breathing exercise in English. His voice alone was so relaxing he could have been reading out the period table. |
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"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps.
How do I find these? I've tried rain and music, but the high notes aggravate my nerves.
I need a baritone or bass voice to listen to."
First customer! |
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over a year ago
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"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps.
Talking/music keeps me awake so I can't do this stuff unfortunately.
But I may try this thunder technique that was mentioned "
What about white noise? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"There are a lot of dependents on how I sleep.
I have found it difficult to get to sleep before midnight over the last couple of years.
Sometimes I'm awake until 3 or 4am.
Sometimes I am asleep by 1am.
Thankfully, I don't wake up every hour like I used to.
I dream every night and remember them.
I remember some of my dreams, not all, but some.
They help fuel my craziness in the forum because I speak of them as if they happened
My dreams usually tell me I'm on Facebook too much or reading these forums too much "
I dreamt the other night was a new 'swan' emoji.
It was huge compared to the  one
That's when you know you're on Fab forums too much |
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over a year ago
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"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps.
Talking/music keeps me awake so I can't do this stuff unfortunately.
But I may try this thunder technique that was mentioned
What about white noise?"
I think I'll try that also |
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over a year ago
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"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed
A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that
I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.
I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa
I go to bed before I'm tired
Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going
I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth
I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet
Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed
In case I need to get out in a hurry
---
I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily
I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep
I am a bit of a nightmare tbh
Omg wtf
And I thought I was a bit weird
At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good "
Oh and I can't sleep if someone is spooning me or me them
It has to be back to back
I like my shoulders covered, but my feet out too |
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over a year ago
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"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed
A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that
I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.
I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa
I go to bed before I'm tired
Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going
I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth
I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet
Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed
In case I need to get out in a hurry
---
I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily
I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep
I am a bit of a nightmare tbh
Omg wtf
And I thought I was a bit weird
At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good
Oh and I can't sleep if someone is spooning me or me them
It has to be back to back
I like my shoulders covered, but my feet out too "
This is brilliant
What is your pillow + quilt requirements? |
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over a year ago
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"I can't fall asleep (in bed) unless I'm laying on my stomach.
Once I'm asleep I'm dead to the world. "
I eventually fall asleep on my stomach, but I can't start that way.
I have to lie on my sides first to drift off |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed
A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that
I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.
I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa
I go to bed before I'm tired
Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going
I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth
I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet
Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed
In case I need to get out in a hurry
---
I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily
I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep
I am a bit of a nightmare tbh
Omg wtf
And I thought I was a bit weird
At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good
Oh and I can't sleep if someone is spooning me or me them
It has to be back to back
I like my shoulders covered, but my feet out too "
Me too I've done the shoulder and neck covered since I was a child and watched a vampire film.
I thought a vampire was going to get in my window and bite my neck |
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"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed
A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that
I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.
I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa
I go to bed before I'm tired
Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going
I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth
I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet
Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed
In case I need to get out in a hurry
---
I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily
I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep
I am a bit of a nightmare tbh
Omg wtf
And I thought I was a bit weird
At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good
Oh and I can't sleep if someone is spooning me or me them
It has to be back to back
I like my shoulders covered, but my feet out too
This is brilliant
What is your pillow + quilt requirements? "
2 pillows but they have to be firm
One duvet. No blankets over me. 10 tog is fine as I get hot in bed
I like a firm mattress too - can't be doing with wallowing about on a soft one |
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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago
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I'm normally dog tired by about nine, by the time the oldest has settled and I go to bed by body goes bing I'm awake now and need to think about a million things that do not need any thought and I lay awake or toss and turn for hours |
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over a year ago
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"I venture into the virus forum. Guaranteed to put you to sleep "
Ahhh
But I'm sure I read somewhere that using a mobile before bed is bad.
Something about the glare from your phone that keeps you awake.
Maybes |
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over a year ago
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"I'm normally dog tired by about nine, by the time the oldest has settled and I go to bed by body goes bing I'm awake now and need to think about a million things that do not need any thought and I lay awake or toss and turn for hours "
Yup I also get this.
Our body is tired but the brain says "nope, I want to think about stuff"
I sometimes find reading a book before bed helps when I get this |
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over a year ago
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"I need a cuddle buddy
I'm the same Wonko.
It's hard
I bet it is
Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not
That's always for the best "
I must be losing my touch |
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"Sleep?
Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee. "
That's me through and through. |
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"I need a cuddle buddy
I'm the same Wonko.
It's hard
I bet it is
Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not
That's always for the best
I must be losing my touch "
Or I'm just to good |
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over a year ago
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"I need a cuddle buddy
I'm the same Wonko.
It's hard
I bet it is
Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not
That's always for the best
I must be losing my touch
Or I'm just to good "
You beat me to the nocturnal thread, you were the 175th poster twice! last night.
Maybes you are my nemesis |
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"I need a cuddle buddy
I'm the same Wonko.
It's hard
I bet it is
Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not
That's always for the best
I must be losing my touch
Or I'm just to good
You beat me to the nocturnal thread, you were the 175th poster twice! last night.
Maybes you are my nemesis "
Maybe but you still love me |
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"Sleep?
Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee.
That's me through and through."
You are not alone.
On this thread there's only a couple of natural sleepers who go to the land of nod straight away  |
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"I need a cuddle buddy
I'm the same Wonko.
It's hard
I bet it is
Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not
That's always for the best
I must be losing my touch
Or I'm just to good
You beat me to the nocturnal thread, you were the 175th poster twice! last night.
Maybes you are my nemesis
Maybe but you still love me "
Of course I do |
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It takes me ages to get to sleep as I toss and turn and can sometimes take me 3 hours to get to sleep.Does not help that I have sleep apnea and have a machine Cpap.I used to have 30 episodes in a night where I stopped breathing but it is down to 9 now. |
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"It takes me ages to get to sleep as I toss and turn and can sometimes take me 3 hours to get to sleep.Does not help that I have sleep apnea and have a machine Cpap.I used to have 30 episodes in a night where I stopped breathing but it is down to 9 now."
I'm sorry to hear about that.
When I made this thread I didn't think about medical conditions that affects sleep also.
I'm pleased it's getting easier for you.
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I'd give anything to be able to go to sleep at a reasonable hour. Usually 3 or 4am. Then shattered when I get up. But then can't sleep at night, again! Viscous cycle. I catch up on sleep by staying in bed most weekend. |
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"It takes me ages to get to sleep as I toss and turn and can sometimes take me 3 hours to get to sleep.Does not help that I have sleep apnea and have a machine Cpap.I used to have 30 episodes in a night where I stopped breathing but it is down to 9 now.
I'm sorry to hear about that.
When I made this thread I didn't think about medical conditions that affects sleep also.
I'm pleased it's getting easier for you.
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Similar but different, but I struggle because in many positions, my leg, hip, foot or all three go numb, get pins and needles, burn etc and so it's painful to try and sleep. I exhaust myself posting shite on here or reading till I have to sleep. |
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"I'd give anything to be able to go to sleep at a reasonable hour. Usually 3 or 4am. Then shattered when I get up. But then can't sleep at night, again! Viscous cycle. I catch up on sleep by staying in bed most weekend. "
It's a hard cycle to break, especially when you have a snooze after lunch time.
Believe me, I know |
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