insomnia - Page 2

wolf · 11-20-2009, 03:33 AM

My work schedule is doing it to me right now. Midnight guy called out puking tonight. He claimed that he had driven most of the way to work before he ralphed on himself (I'm guessing he was in the wife's Sebring rather than his own Mustang) and drove home. So I stayed to help the other midnight guy out until things settled down. Dealt with a couple of patients (including a really crazy dude in restraints that was sexually preoccupied), did an insurance precertification, and here I am. At home. With absolutely not one speck of tiredness to be found. I even woke up extra early today because it was girlfriends' tea day, today. I have been awake 20 hours. It's not a caffeine issue, because I had one cup of coffee this morning, a couple of cups of tea this afternoon, and one cup of coffee at work at around 1700 hours. I mainline the stuff, ordinarily, and can and have finished a 24 ounce coffee 1/2 hour before I need to go to sleep, and I sleep like a log (was going to say a baby, but I don't cry every couple of hours and pee myself).

Maybe I'll just have a lie down and pretend about sleeping and see what happens.

SamIam · 11-20-2009, 10:26 AM

I do it to myself. Was up until 2 am last night finishing a mystery novel. Now I'm all tired and cranky. Only myself to blame.

ZenGum · 11-21-2009, 06:55 PM

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Only myself to blame.

Funny, it is usually the butler.

monster · 11-21-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SamIam

I do it to myself. .

I think that was what jim suggested

SamIam · 12-05-2009, 06:03 AM

I woke up at 4:30 this morning. All bright eyed and bushy tailed. Do you know how little there is to do in my small town at 4:30 in the morning? And its 4 degrees out. And its still pitch black. And I'm out of coffee. /end rant.

Cicero · 12-05-2009, 01:31 PM

I am out of coffee and cream....I decided to make a cup of English Breakfast instead, but that doesn't quite cut it now does it? another rant/end

About insomnia: the other night I took some tryptophan and melatonin. It worked nicely. There is a local herb shop that sells it. I usually just read until I go to sleep. If you really want to sleep quickly pick up business management materials from the 50's. You will probably pass out as quickly as I do.

Trilby · 12-08-2009, 02:33 AM

I'm having insomnia now!

YAY!

dar512 · 12-08-2009, 09:13 AM

Something worth checking into is whether you are anemic. The only time I have insomnia is when I'm running anemic and I've had caffeine.

Trilby · 12-08-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dar512

Something worth checking into is whether you are anemic. The only time I have insomnia is when I'm running anemic and I've had caffeine.

I'll have it checked. I on second run of antibiotics for sinus infection. am exhausted. it's going to rain/snow this afternoon so maybe can sleep a little then...

Qice · 12-11-2009, 12:22 PM

I've used Valerian root - St. John's wort or an all natural concoction called Calm (calcium/magnesium)- you can get any of these at a local herbal store or a vitamin shop

Sundae · 12-14-2009, 01:18 PM

Check any herbal medication against your existing prescription drugs first, Bri.
I know there are contraindications for St John's Wort.

We have a natural tablet called Kalms over here.
They've never worked for me, sadly.
Nothing does, except prescription medication. And even that doesn't always (Trazadone gave me restless legs instead of knocking me out)

Trilby · 12-14-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Check any herbal medication against your existing prescription drugs first, Bri.
I know there are contraindications for St John's Wort.

We have a natural tablet called Kalms over here.
They've never worked for me, sadly.
Nothing does, except prescription medication. And even that doesn't always (Trazadone gave me restless legs instead of knocking me out)

herbal Rx usually don't work on me, either - my systems blown out from all the RX I've taken. I woke up during breast ca. surgery!! HA! was surprise for them, I can tell you.

Trazodone makes me feel very hung-over the next day (something Ambien doesn't do).

the nasty chemo gave me restless legs - I take ropinorol (sp?) for that now. Otherwise my legs drive me nuts starting around 7pm.

ZenGum · 12-14-2009, 05:38 PM

Take those magic dancing shoes off, silly.

11-20-2009, 03:33 AM	#16
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	My work schedule is doing it to me right now. Midnight guy called out puking tonight. He claimed that he had driven most of the way to work before he ralphed on himself (I'm guessing he was in the wife's Sebring rather than his own Mustang) and drove home. So I stayed to help the other midnight guy out until things settled down. Dealt with a couple of patients (including a really crazy dude in restraints that was sexually preoccupied), did an insurance precertification, and here I am. At home. With absolutely not one speck of tiredness to be found. I even woke up extra early today because it was girlfriends' tea day, today. I have been awake 20 hours. It's not a caffeine issue, because I had one cup of coffee this morning, a couple of cups of tea this afternoon, and one cup of coffee at work at around 1700 hours. I mainline the stuff, ordinarily, and can and have finished a 24 ounce coffee 1/2 hour before I need to go to sleep, and I sleep like a log (was going to say a baby, but I don't cry every couple of hours and pee myself). Maybe I'll just have a lie down and pretend about sleeping and see what happens. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-05-2009, 01:31 PM	#21
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I am out of coffee and cream....I decided to make a cup of English Breakfast instead, but that doesn't quite cut it now does it? another rant/end About insomnia: the other night I took some tryptophan and melatonin. It worked nicely. There is a local herb shop that sells it. I usually just read until I go to sleep. If you really want to sleep quickly pick up business management materials from the 50's. You will probably pass out as quickly as I do. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

12-08-2009, 02:33 AM	#22
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I'm having insomnia now! YAY! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-08-2009, 09:13 AM	#23
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Something worth checking into is whether you are anemic. The only time I have insomnia is when I'm running anemic and I've had caffeine. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

12-14-2009, 01:18 PM	#26
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Check any herbal medication against your existing prescription drugs first, Bri. I know there are contraindications for St John's Wort. We have a natural tablet called Kalms over here. They've never worked for me, sadly. Nothing does, except prescription medication. And even that doesn't always (Trazadone gave me restless legs instead of knocking me out) __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-20-2009, 10:26 AM	#17
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	I do it to myself. Was up until 2 am last night finishing a mystery novel. Now I'm all tired and cranky. Only myself to blame.

12-05-2009, 06:03 AM	#20
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	I woke up at 4:30 this morning. All bright eyed and bushy tailed. Do you know how little there is to do in my small town at 4:30 in the morning? And its 4 degrees out. And its still pitch black. And I'm out of coffee. /end rant.

12-11-2009, 12:22 PM	#25
Qice A b**** of the highest caliber Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Land of Enchantment Posts: 114	I've used Valerian root - St. John's wort or an all natural concoction called Calm (calcium/magnesium)- you can get any of these at a local herbal store or a vitamin shop

12-14-2009, 05:38 PM	#28
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Take those magic dancing shoes off, silly. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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