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Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

Karen62794 Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:01 AM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:01 AM

Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

I can't sleep. Simple as that. I'm sooo tired too, but once I hit the pillow my mind starts racing. I don't know why. I'm ahead of the game with all my planning and I have a little less than a year to go.

Of course, its 11 am now and I can fall asleep right here at my desk!

Anyone have any solutions besides sleeping pills?

taraalissa Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:04 AM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:04 AM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

Drink a cup of SleepyTime Tea at night about a half hour before you get into bed. There is some kind of relaxing herb in there that helps.

Becky Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:25 AM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:25 AM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

I read somewhere that if you do the same thing (like drink a cup of decaf tea or milk) every night right before you go to sleep, your body will begin to interpret it as a signal that indicates it is time to sleep and that is helps people who can't fall asleep when they want to. Never tried it, though.

yabbobay Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:26 AM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:26 AM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

Tylenol PM works wonders...but maybe you should try some deep breathing, stretching or yoga before bed...

Casey10 Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:29 AM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 11:29 AM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

I cant sleep either...it has just started in the past two nights...but I am really afraid that it is a pattern starting...because I am so tired at night.....I feel your pain.

cooky11111 Posted: Jul 24, 2002 01:14 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 01:14 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

oh my Gosh! Me too! I am a month away today and it started a couple of days ago. I am up all night almost watching whatever is on TV. I hope it ends soon! I have a feeling it will be until the wedding though.

katebug Posted: Jul 24, 2002 01:45 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 01:45 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

Taking a warm bath before bed always helps me. Also, I have a sleep/meditation cd that I listen to as I fall asleep if I am having trouble. It helps alot.

jennbaby Posted: Jul 24, 2002 02:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 02:28 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

karen i have the SAME problem,.....Tylenol PM, nothing with caffeine in IT 3 HRS BEFORE BED-iced tea, tea, hot chocolate, soda or coffee. Also, a massage if you live with FH works wonders even if its for a few minutes!

christy Posted: Jul 24, 2002 02:51 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 02:51 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

I cant sleep either, infact I feel exhausted the entire time I am at work. Too much on my mind as well! I'll give the sleepy tea a try. :)

Karen62794 Posted: Jul 24, 2002 05:02 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 05:02 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

Thanks for your responses girls. I've done the bath thing and I've avoided eating and drinking anything before going to bed.

I think I need a vacation!

Cindy Posted: Jul 24, 2002 05:34 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 05:34 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

With me I dont sleep well because I am always thinking of whats left to do and wondering if I am ever going to get it done.

cooky11111 Posted: Jul 24, 2002 05:44 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 05:44 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

Cindy, I keep a pen and paper by my bed and when i wake up thinking about something I jot it down. It helps a little.

Cindy Posted: Jul 24, 2002 06:01 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 06:01 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

I have one close by at night too. Thats when everything comes to me, when I am laying in bed. Thanks!

kelswiss Posted: Jul 24, 2002 09:08 PM+

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Posted: Jul 24, 2002 09:08 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

I have had problems sleeping for a while now. I take 1 tylenol PM and I sleep good. Other wise I am up every hour. I don't take one every night though. Right now I'm working 2 jobs 7 days a week so my mind is always racing. Not to mention worrying about the wedding coming up in 2 months.

MISHY Posted: Jul 25, 2002 11:48 PM+

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Posted: Jul 25, 2002 11:48 PM

Re: Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

KAREN I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS YOU... IT MAY BE BECAUSE THERE IS A YEAR TO GO, FOR ME TOO... AND A YEAR GOES BY SO QUICK AND THERE IS SO MUCH STUFF TO DO.. GOOD LUCK :)

christy Posted: Jul 25, 2002 11:53 PM+

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Posted: Jul 25, 2002 11:53 PM