Need Help with Insomnia

KrispyKreme · Mar 2, 2005

Does anyone have a remedy that does NOT include drugs. Whether they be prescription or not. I've been having much trouble lately sleeping. The lack of sleep has NOTHING to do with gambling, but rather stress. I figured that plenty of people are under extreme amounts of stress as related to their gambling.

Just looking for some sort of help.

BTW- My doctor prescribed Ambien for me and it works...OK. As I said before I would rather not use any drugs since I am a recovering addict.

Thanks again for reading. :103631605

RobFunk · Mar 2, 2005

how is your caffiene intake?

HacheMan · Mar 2, 2005

Exercise will do it Krispy Kreme........

TheGeneral+ · Mar 2, 2005

A solid exercise program.

Fidel · Mar 2, 2005

Get some exercise, Run if you can, Walk briskly for some distance if you can't, this works just as well. Stay off the drugs, exercise is more effective than anything,:muscles: also you get some great ideas while working out whatever that may be. Move!

oldmanTED · Mar 2, 2005

Krispy Kreme:

There are often times other medical reasons that can cause insomnia. May I suggest that you speak with your physician about having a sleep study performed. Depending on any medical coverage you may have, it is normally covered. Taking Ambien on a continuous basis is not good for you in the long run. As the guys have said previously, a solid exercise program should improve your ability to sleep as well because it removes tension from your body. I hope you can find improvement in the near future.

KrispyKreme · Mar 2, 2005

Guys-

I've been told NOT to excercise too close to bedtime. My doc said that all of the blood pumping and **** like that would cause my sleep patterns to be "out of wack." I rarely drink coffee or sodas so the caffeine issue is moot. If you're going to ask me about my alcohol intake, well that is moot also. I gave up drinking about 6 months ago on the advice of my surgeon.

Now are there any homoeopathic cures that any of you guys may have heard about?

oldmanTED · Mar 2, 2005

Exercise should be done in the morning if possible. Prior to going to bed, it is important to find some easy time. No work or performing tasks that stimulate your brain. Quiet time, like reading, watching a little television, listening to music. All meant to calm you down.

kidslick · Mar 2, 2005

Guys-

I've been told NOT to excercise too close to bedtime. My doc said that all of the blood pumping and **** like that would cause my sleep patterns to be "out of wack." I rarely drink coffee or sodas so the caffeine issue is moot. If you're going to ask me about my alcohol intake, well that is moot also. I gave up drinking about 6 months ago on the advice of my surgeon.

Now are there any homoeopathic cures that any of you guys may have heard about?

a) your sleep patterns are out of wack to begin with ,exercise can only help you

b) a natural release - can help also

c) believe it or not this will work, YOGA-YOGA find a class and go if not your loss

KrispyKreme · Mar 2, 2005

Ted-

Thanks for your input. Gotta run but I really appreciate the time that you took to respond.

Have a great day!

arty::howdy:

b) a natural release - can help also

You're not suggesting that I break out Rosey Palm and her five friends are ya?:lolBIG:

D2bets · Mar 2, 2005

I use Ambien regularly. If you can be on a regular sleep schedule and can get enough sleep each night, it works like a charm. Other than that, just have a comfortable bed, pillow and surroundings.

And I don't think Ambien is an issue with addiction. Sure you night take it nightly to sleep, but that's not an addiction, that's just to help you get something you need -- sleep. It's not like you're going to walk around popping Ambien all day long.

HacheMan · Mar 2, 2005

Trust me Krispy Kreme, some strenuous excercise WILL work. Judging my your current screen name, "Krispy Kreme" , you need to work out 55 minutes per day.......

(55 minutes on your lunch HOUR that is!)

Just playin man.......

sherman · Mar 2, 2005

:smoker2: i know u said no drugs, but it is the way to go here....

Dante · Mar 2, 2005

Krispy Kreme said:
Does anyone have a remedy that does NOT include drugs. Whether they be prescription or not. I've been having much trouble lately sleeping. The lack of sleep has NOTHING to do with gambling, but rather stress. I figured that plenty of people are under extreme amounts of stress as related to their gambling.

Just looking for some sort of help.

BTW- My doctor prescribed Ambien for me and it works...OK. As I said before I would rather not use any drugs since I am a recovering addict.

Thanks again for reading.

Hit the GYM :103631605

get a good workout in 3-4 times a week

TheGeneral+ · Mar 2, 2005

I try and do 30 mins of cardio a day and if I miss a day, I feel like chit.

UWinSports · Mar 2, 2005

My doc prescribes ambien also but they only last half the month because I take 2 a night and its goodnight gracie. I sleep sound throughout the night. But I still for some reason get up before many people have piss hard ons.

cadillacman · Mar 2, 2005

KIDSLICK said:
a) your sleep patterns are out of wack to begin with ,exercise can only help you

b) a natural release - can help also

c) believe it or not this will work, YOGA-YOGA find a class and go if not your loss

i do yoga on tues and thurs nights for an hour and it works. i sleep like a baby.

NickyDeuces · Mar 2, 2005

Used to have a problem getting to sleep. A rain and thunder CD that I now play all night has fixed the problem. Go figure. Bol.

TRUEVALUE · Mar 2, 2005

KIDSLICK said:
a) your sleep patterns are out of wack to begin with ,exercise can only help you

b) a natural release - can help also

c) believe it or not this will work, YOGA-YOGA find a class and go if not your loss

slick,number2 are u saying to jerk off-lol

TheGeneral+ · Mar 3, 2005

You do not have to workout right before bed. And, it is fine to do 2 a days as well. Workout twice a day. You will tire and you will sleep better.

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