tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post2384444927494694702..comments2024-02-05T23:53:44.177-07:00Comments on Not So Usual: The ListsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-85924066728398294232009-08-29T16:00:41.597-06:002009-08-29T16:00:41.597-06:00I saw on Jeopardy yesterday that sunflower seeds a...I saw on Jeopardy yesterday that sunflower seeds are a natural cure for insomnia.greenolivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13085051883898844568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-20064315254010559822009-08-29T13:41:36.964-06:002009-08-29T13:41:36.964-06:00I am also a diagnosed insomniac. I hate it. I wi...I am also a diagnosed insomniac. I hate it. I will stay away for 3 whole day and nights only to fall asleep for 2 or 3 hours only to start on the awake days again without medication.Tulsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621713199341363416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-2463213257331804892009-08-27T18:17:10.312-06:002009-08-27T18:17:10.312-06:00I hope I never have to experience insomnia first-h...I hope I never have to experience insomnia first-hand. I am thankful that I grew up right next to the train tracks because I sleep through everything (which is not so good when it's my alarm). I too love lists. <br /><br />I make lists all the time. Camping? Better make a list. Grocery shopping, of course. Honey-do lists are always a must. Then there's the often added to, but Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891134286529101971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-92182028158886460612009-08-27T14:02:02.344-06:002009-08-27T14:02:02.344-06:00I have it too! I can't wait to get my laptop, ...I have it too! I can't wait to get my laptop, I will have something to do besides tossing and turning.Our Two Blessings From Abovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214418753098689045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-16617521267473855512009-08-27T11:25:38.819-06:002009-08-27T11:25:38.819-06:00What a great idea!! Thanks Emma!!! Love the list...What a great idea!! Thanks Emma!!! Love the list idea!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459867554245375697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-13521634583529056782009-08-27T02:03:09.763-06:002009-08-27T02:03:09.763-06:00I can not imagine not being able to sleep. I'...I can not imagine not being able to sleep. I'd go crazy, I think.<br /><br />On the nights that I do have too much running through my brain, I do make notes in my phone, but that is so rare. My notes section is empty right now, I think. lol<br /><br />Gosh girly! I hope you can get your insomnia issue resolved.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01206292558094774521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-23489689610991335112009-08-27T01:24:16.180-06:002009-08-27T01:24:16.180-06:00I work graveyard shift and on my nights off if I t...I work graveyard shift and on my nights off if I try to go to bed at 11 I usually end up getting up, so lately I just stay up, but I don't have insomina just a graveyard person!purplehazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03271095056711256827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-31001942313334972142009-08-26T23:29:31.978-06:002009-08-26T23:29:31.978-06:00Develop a bedtime routine, soft music, hot bath, h...Develop a bedtime routine, soft music, hot bath, hot chocolate, meditation and such. A few years ago there was a story on KSL news about sleep disorders. Maybe they have an archive you can check out.Puphigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239066075909772549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-545469635208345642009-08-26T20:34:34.795-06:002009-08-26T20:34:34.795-06:00well, here are some things that helped me:
1. the ...well, here are some things that helped me:<br />1. the bed is only for sleeping. if you can't sleep then get out of bed.<br />2. make white noise. turn on a loud fan or something like that to drown out any other noises.<br />3. read something hard to understand. sometimes the scriptures are good for this because they are written in older english. shakespeare could also work. or textbooksRuthykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906507182384365998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-24178619295237453792009-08-26T16:28:55.923-06:002009-08-26T16:28:55.923-06:00I've had bouts of insomnia...but never to your...I've had bouts of insomnia...but never to your extent. It is terrible and people always say...well just go to sleep :) Ha! Easier said than done right? Hope they can find something to help you. I did enjoy the lists...why don't you share some of things on the lists:)The Willeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01180325513665281981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-71565383611553152672009-08-26T12:52:07.432-06:002009-08-26T12:52:07.432-06:00I had the same problem and I couldn't function...I had the same problem and I couldn't function. So, I sought help. The thing that saved my life was progressive relaxation. It's awesome!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099425493742842588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-27572995877222868722009-08-26T12:27:20.511-06:002009-08-26T12:27:20.511-06:00I can't even begin to imagine what it would be...I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to not sleep. I "LOVE" to sleep. My heart aches for you.dorneyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16784043155903358576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-52658640101273534782009-08-26T12:25:35.134-06:002009-08-26T12:25:35.134-06:00I feel for you. That is a really bad sleeping patt...I feel for you. That is a really bad sleeping pattern. Is there nothing you could do (or take) to help you sleep? Maybe you´ve tried it all.<br />I sleep less nowadays too, but if I go to sleep late enough (meaning 11 pm) I can sleep through till 6 am. That´s a good night for me. <br />But many times I wake around 4 and start the "thinking game" as well. Then I have to get up and watch Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-31381024593509603592009-08-26T11:37:58.628-06:002009-08-26T11:37:58.628-06:00I have to watch some tv to get my mind all blank s...I have to watch some tv to get my mind all blank so I can sleep. otherwise I'll think and think and thinkgreenolivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13085051883898844568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-30730758910209498402009-08-26T09:02:10.880-06:002009-08-26T09:02:10.880-06:00I have problems falling asleep (due to my health i...I have problems falling asleep (due to my health issues) but once I get to sleep I am ok. I feel so bad for you. I cant imagine not getting sleep night after night. <br />Making lists is a good idea...even random ones.Anything to help clear your mind.Denise @ Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699534143217246831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-49801126385628050112009-08-26T07:41:53.457-06:002009-08-26T07:41:53.457-06:00I'm like that to, but over the years I have le...I'm like that to, but over the years I have learned to deal with it. I usually take enough stuff to bed with me to get through. My i-pod, a note-pad and pen, 'cos I usually get my best ideas at night and I just jot them down. A good book is always a must. I just find it pointless wasting all that time, so I write lists too. These can range from anything to shopping lists or things that I Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068858292644394838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-48655127041356444622009-08-26T07:27:45.820-06:002009-08-26T07:27:45.820-06:00I keep track of baby names I like, too. If I thin...I keep track of baby names I like, too. If I think of a name I like now, I don't want to forget it when I have a baby X years from now.Ronnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242687458315186709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-83645157044738835462009-08-26T07:20:08.011-06:002009-08-26T07:20:08.011-06:00I was sleeping like an insomniac last night. I co...I was sleeping like an insomniac last night. I couldn't get comfortable, tossed and turned, woke up about every hour once I did fall asleep, brain just busy, busy, busy.Puphigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239066075909772549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347943771906170661.post-18063500254778024592009-08-26T04:23:39.993-06:002009-08-26T04:23:39.993-06:00ohmigosh. my heart goes out to you. here i am tryi...ohmigosh. my heart goes out to you. here i am trying to stay awake. and there you are, couldn't sleep soundly..Springbubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887456345096049622noreply@blogger.com