Inability to Sleep / Insomnia

I don't drink coffee and hardly drink tea. I probably should have a computer in my room but it's usually off before midnight unless I've mistimed a film or something.

Last night I gave up after an hour, made a cup of tea an ploughed on through. I may have a nap around 11, not sure if it'll help. I'm certainly going to be knackered by tonight. Or I should be unless I do the usual thing of almost falling asleep at 7pm then being wide awake at 10pm.

Bump, with a "hmmmm" attached.

5.10am, and the day isn't looking good.

Earlier than usual for me.....5.30, but wide awake. A quick couple of COD rounds, and an early doors 'drop the kids off at the pool' session.....

I seem to suffer this no matter where I am in the world. Last night, fell asleep at 11, work up at 2, 4, 6, 8.30... am exhausted. Coffee not helping either

Always awake ....

Ha! I was reading through all the threads in miscellaneous because I couldn't sleep... This was on page 13.

Hello ;)

I haven't slept properly for years.

stormy weather woke me up

^^Same. The heat i not helping atm either. I need sleep!

I have had insomnia for years and years. Most of my life I was out my head on drugs & alcohol and I never learned how to go to sleep. I didn't fall sleep* I passed out. *Quite recently though just be following some simple rules, and most importantly sticking to them it has got heaps better. I really do know how you feel.

I have had insomnia for years and years. Most of my life I was out my head on drugs & alcohol and I never learned how to go to sleep. I didn't fall sleep* I passed out. *Quite recently though just be following some simple rules, and most importantly sticking to them it has got heaps better. I really do know how you feel.

Any links to the techniques mate?

http://www.sashastephens.com/the-effortless-sleep-method/

Basically it boils down to sleep hygiene, self discipline and persistence. Don't expect miracles though, I still have the occasional dodgy night, I still occasionally take a anti hystermine to help me sleep but its a hell of a lot better than it was. I actually enjoy switching off all my screens off at around 9pm and then just relaxing with a book or a magazine and a hot cup of cocoa.

Woke up at 6:20 so relaxed I thought it was 8:20 and I was late for work.
Jumped out of bed and started to get quickly out the door.. my alarm went off at 6:30 and I released it was the first good nights sleep Ive had in a while.

Only woke once during the night at 5am with the rain

Not really sure how I missed this thread... :|

Hello;)

Hello... Wait a minute, shouldn't you be asleep right now?

Can't sleep. My insomnia is legendary.

Have got the munchies tonight. Am craving pancakes. Is it too odd to get up and make some?

definitely not!

I get up often because im hungry.

hi btw fellow wakers

Hi sweetie

I've decided against making pancakes at this moment but might review in the morning.
I feel some sleep kicking in so shortly i could be snoring louder than my cat.

You all be good xxxx

Does it count as insomnia if you go to but wake up at around 3 and then struggle to get back to sleep?

you guys are asleep.

Come on! The two best known insomniacs on the forum!

Lynchman, why no rant??

I'm having a beer, whats up ?

Oh 3am... that's interesting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witching_hour