Hello........is anyone awake out there?

[dopeys biggest fan]

I can't sleep and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I have already tried tea, and laying in bed but I can't stop thinking about my DH (look at my countdown clock and you'll understand)

Help! I'm exhausted and really need to sleep!

 

[capthooksmom]

Wish I could help, but I can't sleep either.

 

[dopeys biggest fan]

Well maybe someone out there has a brilliant idea!

 

[LisaZoe]

Sorry, I'm afraid my first suggestion would require a trip to a store. I keep an over-the-counter sleep aid on hand. I don't use it often but it's nice to have when needed.

Another thing I find soothing is to take a hot bath and just soak in it for as long as the water is warm enough to be comfortable. Lower the lights or use candles and have some quiet music playing. This often helps me but not always when my mind won't stop working on overdrive... which is why the OTC sleep aid was something I've decided I'll always have on hand.

 

[tammydel]

I have to be up in 2 1/2 hours and I've been awake since midnight. I don't usually suffer from insomnia. What the heck?

Tammy

 

[Planogirl]

It helps me to watch a fluffy movie or maybe Nick at Nite. You could also read an old familiar book that isn't too heavy or scary. Good luck!

 

[mommytotwo]

I'm here after a tiring day. I had put together exchanges that I am participating in.
If you have Christmas cards that need to be addressed, then doing those might make you tired and you will get something done at the same time.
Maybe you could put some pictures together into a collage for your DH and send it to him along with a holiday treat.
Hope you are able to get some sleep soon.

 

[capthooksmom]

Originally posted by LisaZoe
Sorry, I'm afraid my first suggestion would require a trip to a store. I keep an over-the-counter sleep aid on hand. I don't use it often but it's nice to have when needed.

Another thing I find soothing is to take a hot bath and just soak in it for as long as the water is warm enough to be comfortable. Lower the lights or use candles and have some quiet music playing. This often helps me but not always when my mind won't stop working on overdrive... which is why the OTC sleep aid was something I've decided I'll always have on hand.

My doc prescribed a prescription sleep aid because I've been unable to sleep recently due to sickness. I took it 4 hours ago...

Dopeys biggest fan-
Sometimes I put the TV on a 24 hour news channel and that's enough to bore me into sleep.

 

[dopeys biggest fan]

Originally posted by Planogirl
It helps me to watch a fluffy movie or maybe Nick at Nite.

I'm watching Nick at Nite right now.

 

[RNMOM]

Have you tried writing him a letter? Perhaps some of the things you are worrying about will come out. You don't have to mail it, put it away and show him when he comes home, if you want to. Sometimes I have to force myself to confront those thoughts I keep pushing around in my brain.

 

[barrett7890]

have you tired warm milk? i find a cup of milk heated in the microwave always does the trick

cami
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