Insomniacs anonymous - Page 3

jake6567 · 10-21-2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pico and ME

Without trazodone, I wouldn't sleep at all. I would like to get off of it, but I cant afford to not get any sleep since I work 10 hour days. Now, though, it seems I can barely scrape 4 solid hours asleep in a row. I wake and fall back to sleep at at least 4 times a night. That's age.

Doesn't that Trazodone give you an awful headache when you wake up in the morning?

DanaC · 10-21-2013, 06:14 AM

I was reading a thing about keeping light levels low for an hour before sleeping. Rather than having a light on and reading. Same with having no screens on. Maybe rather than reading, you could try listening to an audio book with the lights off.

orthodoc · 10-22-2013, 08:57 PM

I'll try anything. Last night was another bad night. I tried all my relaxation techniques, but I seem to have shifted from waking after one sleep cycle to not falling asleep until very late (i.e. 3:00 am or later) and then dreaming intensely, half-waking frequently, and finally watching the clock for the last hour until the alarm goes.

Pico and ME · 10-23-2013, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jake6567

Doesn't that Trazodone give you an awful headache when you wake up in the morning?

Not at all.

footfootfoot · 10-23-2013, 09:20 AM

What do you eat and how soon before bed?

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Originally Posted by orthodoc

I'll try anything. Last night was another bad night. I tried all my relaxation techniques, but I seem to have shifted from waking after one sleep cycle to not falling asleep until very late (i.e. 3:00 am or later) and then dreaming intensely, half-waking frequently, and finally watching the clock for the last hour until the alarm goes.

sexobon · 10-24-2013, 12:51 AM

Sounds like someone could use a woobie.

orthodoc · 10-24-2013, 08:10 PM

I found the solution: spend half the day 1,000 feet underground inhaling dust as a 'shearer' grinds a coal seam into rubble; walk about five miles along tunnels whose walls sag and roofs are crumbly, slipping on wet gravel and mud, praying that your headlamp won't go out; drive several hours and then get lost in Baltimore after dropping a friend off; visit all the neighborhoods you really shouldn't and drive through a red light because getting T-boned is preferable to dealing with the guy who's assaulting your car door; find your away around all the closed roads and finally arrive home in a state of exhaustion; crawl into bed and fall instantly asleep.

Nightmares notwithstanding, by Jove, I slept. I'm still so tired tonight that it's lights-out time for me. No woobie needed.

lumberjim · 10-25-2013, 03:13 AM

I've been saying that all along. Stay in the moment! You were in the moment all day because you HAD TO BE in order to survive. Say what you will about being a moving target, but you were not worried about the upcoming tests or the patient that refused vaccines that day were you?

monster · 10-25-2013, 08:04 AM

and workout. Physical activity during your day or that's barely different doesn't cut it. Spend at least 30 minutes running, swimming, dancing, brisk walking.... and don't do the same thing each time. Mix it up, it gets tour body and brain truly tired.

lumberjim · 10-25-2013, 09:34 AM

Quite so.

footfootfoot · 10-25-2013, 12:52 PM

Let's not forget the soporific effects of breathing coal dust all day.

orthodoc · 10-25-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Let's not forget the soporific effects of breathing coal dust all day.

Permanently soporific ... but not for 20-30 years. Although, after watching them blow 'rock dust' composed of 4-5% silica mixed with lime all over the place without respiratory protection, I'm developing a theory about the reason for the uptick in aggressive CWP/Progressive Massive Fibrosis in the past 7-8 years. The new, bad pneumoconiosis makes its appearance in 7-10 years rather than 20-30.

Sorry, enough shop talk - I'll be putting everyone here to sleep.

orthodoc · 10-26-2013, 02:57 AM

Guess I really did put everyone to sleep. Damn. It's 3:55 am and nobody's around ...

Today was great, by the way. The four of us OSHA residents donned bow ties and posed for pics with the permanent staff ... and our Director, who has a great sense of humor and awesome fashion sense, tolerated our little joke.

Lunch out with coworkers, dinner with two of my sons ... a great day. I'm still smiling at almost 4 am. If only I could turn off the happiness and go to sleep ... but no harm, no foul. It was a good day.

Big Sarge · 10-31-2013, 01:32 AM

I wish I could sleep. I've had my meds and half of a fifth of rum. Not the least bit drowsy. Too many intrusive thoughts with Veteran's Day approaching and the anniversaries of the deaths of my troops. God knows it would have been so much better if I had gone with them

limey · 10-31-2013, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Sarge

I wish I could sleep. I've had my meds and half of a fifth of rum. Not the least bit drowsy. Too many intrusive thoughts with Veteran's Day approaching and the anniversaries of the deaths of my troops. God knows it would have been so much better if I had gone with them

it may be selfish of me to say "not better for us", but also not better for your children, Sarge. Hugs xxx

Sent by thought transference

10-22-2013, 08:57 PM	#33
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	I'll try anything. Last night was another bad night. I tried all my relaxation techniques, but I seem to have shifted from waking after one sleep cycle to not falling asleep until very late (i.e. 3:00 am or later) and then dreaming intensely, half-waking frequently, and finally watching the clock for the last hour until the alarm goes. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

10-24-2013, 08:10 PM	#37
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	I found the solution: spend half the day 1,000 feet underground inhaling dust as a 'shearer' grinds a coal seam into rubble; walk about five miles along tunnels whose walls sag and roofs are crumbly, slipping on wet gravel and mud, praying that your headlamp won't go out; drive several hours and then get lost in Baltimore after dropping a friend off; visit all the neighborhoods you really shouldn't and drive through a red light because getting T-boned is preferable to dealing with the guy who's assaulting your car door; find your away around all the closed roads and finally arrive home in a state of exhaustion; crawl into bed and fall instantly asleep. Nightmares notwithstanding, by Jove, I slept. I'm still so tired tonight that it's lights-out time for me. No woobie needed. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

10-25-2013, 03:13 AM	#38
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I've been saying that all along. Stay in the moment! You were in the moment all day because you HAD TO BE in order to survive. Say what you will about being a moving target, but you were not worried about the upcoming tests or the patient that refused vaccines that day were you? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-25-2013, 08:04 AM	#39
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	and workout. Physical activity during your day or that's barely different doesn't cut it. Spend at least 30 minutes running, swimming, dancing, brisk walking.... and don't do the same thing each time. Mix it up, it gets tour body and brain truly tired. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-25-2013, 09:34 AM	#40
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Quite so. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-24-2013, 12:51 AM	#36
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Sounds like someone could use a woobie.

10-25-2013, 12:52 PM	#41
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Let's not forget the soporific effects of breathing coal dust all day. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

10-26-2013, 02:57 AM	#43
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	Guess I really did put everyone to sleep. Damn. It's 3:55 am and nobody's around ... Today was great, by the way. The four of us OSHA residents donned bow ties and posed for pics with the permanent staff ... and our Director, who has a great sense of humor and awesome fashion sense, tolerated our little joke. Lunch out with coworkers, dinner with two of my sons ... a great day. I'm still smiling at almost 4 am. If only I could turn off the happiness and go to sleep ... but no harm, no foul. It was a good day. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

10-31-2013, 01:32 AM	#44
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	I wish I could sleep. I've had my meds and half of a fifth of rum. Not the least bit drowsy. Too many intrusive thoughts with Veteran's Day approaching and the anniversaries of the deaths of my troops. God knows it would have been so much better if I had gone with them __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

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