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MrSilver · 09-27-2011, 06:15 PM

My lack of a sleep pattern is getting frustrating. Some nights I can't fall asleep, other nights I wake up and can't get back to sleep. Sometimes I fall asleep in the middle of the day, other times I can't get myself out of bed. For example last night I got to bed about 10pm and fell asleep, then woke up at 2am and couldn't fall asleep again. I got up and then about 1030am I feel asleep and did not wake up until almost 6pm! This is crazy. It is not healthy at all.

suki44883 · 09-27-2011, 06:19 PM

I have found that Melatonin helps me on those occasions where I can't fall asleep or stay asleep. It's a natural, non-addictive supplement that you can find at almost any drug store.

**Dee74** · 09-27-2011, 06:32 PM

for best results, you really should check with your Dr before starting any supplements.
What worked for others may not be suitable for you, Mr. S.

Maybe a check up is in order anyway?

D

suki44883 · 09-27-2011, 06:35 PM

Right. I left out that part. Ooops!

MrSilver · 09-27-2011, 06:36 PM

Could be D. I never said anything about using drugs for it though. I did try a new method this week but I have failed to make that work also.

**Dee74** · 09-27-2011, 07:01 PM

I was responding to Suki's post

(and no worries Suki- thanks)

D

MrSilver · 09-27-2011, 07:28 PM

I see. Well you are prob not aware of this but suki is one that is on my ignore list. I didn't know what had been posted. This does make sense though so thanks for clearing it up.

suki44883 · 09-27-2011, 07:29 PM

I don't even recall ever posting to you before, but, okay.

grateful101010 · 09-27-2011, 08:03 PM

what Suki said, worked for me.

danielleinto · 10-01-2011, 10:09 PM

I'm a bit late adding to this thread. I have circadian sleep disorder and the symptoms are irregular sleep rhythm. I used to wake up every morning at 3-4 a.m. and not be able to go to sleep. It switched to staying up until 3 a.m. I was all over the map. My goal was to go to sleep before midnight and wake up when the rest of the world did.

To help regulate my sleep pattern I use, warm milk, melatonin, relaxation music (Paul Collier), autogenics meditation and a long walk in the morning. I also dim all lights an hour before I intend to go to sleep - no t.v. Google blue light - and - circadian sleep disorder.

MrSilver · 10-02-2011, 07:17 AM

That is interesting. I tend to find my energy levels often change. Different days and different times usually. I can only go to sleep when I am tired, and that can be a different times several days in a row.

09-27-2011, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrSilver Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 292	No sleep pattern My lack of a sleep pattern is getting frustrating. Some nights I can't fall asleep, other nights I wake up and can't get back to sleep. Sometimes I fall asleep in the middle of the day, other times I can't get myself out of bed. For example last night I got to bed about 10pm and fell asleep, then woke up at 2am and couldn't fall asleep again. I got up and then about 1030am I feel asleep and did not wake up until almost 6pm! This is crazy. It is not healthy at all.

09-27-2011, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
suki44883 Just livin' the dream Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere Out There Posts: 11,555	I have found that Melatonin helps me on those occasions where I can't fall asleep or stay asleep. It's a natural, non-addictive supplement that you can find at almost any drug store. __________________ "The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is the character of the person walking the path." - Travis Alexander "So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains and we never even know we have the key." - The Eagles

09-27-2011, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,375	for best results, you really should check with your Dr before starting any supplements. What worked for others may not be suitable for you, Mr. S. Maybe a check up is in order anyway? D __________________

09-27-2011, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
suki44883 Just livin' the dream Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere Out There Posts: 11,555	Right. I left out that part. Ooops! __________________ "The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is the character of the person walking the path." - Travis Alexander "So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains and we never even know we have the key." - The Eagles

09-27-2011, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,375	I was responding to Suki's post (and no worries Suki- thanks) D __________________

09-27-2011, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
MrSilver Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 292	Could be D. I never said anything about using drugs for it though. I did try a new method this week but I have failed to make that work also.

09-27-2011, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
MrSilver Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 292	I see. Well you are prob not aware of this but suki is one that is on my ignore list. I didn't know what had been posted. This does make sense though so thanks for clearing it up.

09-27-2011, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
suki44883 Just livin' the dream Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere Out There Posts: 11,555	I don't even recall ever posting to you before, but, okay. __________________ "The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is the character of the person walking the path." - Travis Alexander "So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains and we never even know we have the key." - The Eagles

09-27-2011, 08:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
grateful101010 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 283	what Suki said, worked for me. __________________ Sometimes I think about having a glass of wine with dinner. Then I remember I have plans for Christmas. - Robert Downey, Jr.

10-01-2011, 10:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
danielleinto Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: ontario Posts: 78	I'm a bit late adding to this thread. I have circadian sleep disorder and the symptoms are irregular sleep rhythm. I used to wake up every morning at 3-4 a.m. and not be able to go to sleep. It switched to staying up until 3 a.m. I was all over the map. My goal was to go to sleep before midnight and wake up when the rest of the world did. To help regulate my sleep pattern I use, warm milk, melatonin, relaxation music (Paul Collier), autogenics meditation and a long walk in the morning. I also dim all lights an hour before I intend to go to sleep - no t.v. Google blue light - and - circadian sleep disorder. __________________ Every flower that ever bloomed had to go through a whole lot of dirt to get there.

10-02-2011, 07:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
MrSilver Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 292	That is interesting. I tend to find my energy levels often change. Different days and different times usually. I can only go to sleep when I am tired, and that can be a different times several days in a row.

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