tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post8108316388650501165..comments2023-10-30T10:19:13.446+00:00Comments on Daydreamer: Anyone got a matchstick?Ray Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-5413587572898950402013-09-12T14:14:05.584+01:002013-09-12T14:14:05.584+01:00Hello Chris
There is a certain (rather spiteful) p...Hello Chris<br />There is a certain (rather spiteful) pleasure in knowing there are other sufferers out there, but in real terms I have not yet had one single suggestion that has made even an ounce of difference.<br />I've been retired 20 years, work in the parish Office of a local church 3 mornings a week, sing in the choir, attend all the services, garden, read, blog etc.<br />Busy or lazy seems to make no difference.<br />Don't know what Xanax is but don't take tablets.<br />Have had 6 hours sleep about twice in 30 years so won't hold my breath.<br />Nice to hear from you.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-80073008164472619152013-09-12T13:06:28.881+01:002013-09-12T13:06:28.881+01:00Relate to your problem. It does appear that anyone...Relate to your problem. It does appear that anyone who (has) daydreams can't "switch off" at night when they go to bed. I had a heck of a time trying to keep down a job with only 4 - 5 hours sleep a night. Things that helped were, when in bed focus on something you really like, get up and do something (eat, 20 mins on the PC, walk about the room, etc) then pop back to bed or in a last resort take a 1/2 of a Xanax. I also find that if I've had a really busy day and relax a couple hours before going to bed (usually watching some check flick or some such like) gets me a minimum 6 hours. I've just retired so don't need to worry about the length of my sleep because I can always go back to bed when I feel tired. Good luck.........Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931798528305499880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-9454114993719585422012-10-18T18:53:05.709+01:002012-10-18T18:53:05.709+01:00It's an interesting idea PixieMum. As a veget...It's an interesting idea PixieMum. As a vegetarian I am aware that my diet, however carefully balanced may lack B12 and I take a daily supplement for just that reason.<br />I think my problems are psychological rather than physical but thanks for the suggestion.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-80932330209036772932012-10-18T17:12:03.280+01:002012-10-18T17:12:03.280+01:00Ray, this may be completely crazy, but have you ha...Ray, this may be completely crazy, but have you had your B12 levels checked? My DH became very tired during the day, especially when he was working full time, ye thten was 'overtired' and couldn't sleep.<br /><br />Eventually our GP discovered that his body doesn't manufacture B12 so he has an injection about every two months. <br /><br />Also, our daughter bought us a product called "Deep sleep pillow talk", made by 'thisworks'. It is a pillow spray and a roll on product for wrists 'to help you breathe more deeply and stress less'. It has helped when I can't sleep, often body is tired when brain is still buzzing especially after an interesting day.PixieMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717092173188052675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-56046990457153630312012-10-14T22:35:16.778+01:002012-10-14T22:35:16.778+01:00Shona, if only you knew how many 'pearls of wi...Shona, if only you knew how many 'pearls of wisdom' have come my way over the years, and still I'm an insomniac.<br />Lesson there don't you think?<br />Seriously, if there was some sort of magic remedy out there at my age I think I'd have encountered it by now.<br />Fortunately I do get some reasonably good nights but, like you, I also have nightmares. Sad old lot aren't we?Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-63338492624268504902012-10-14T13:48:24.198+01:002012-10-14T13:48:24.198+01:00I would love to be able to add a pearl of wisdom h...I would love to be able to add a pearl of wisdom here or some good advice.....however as it is 04.30 am where I am & I am up trying to get rid of the nightmare that awoke me. I can't try reading as the light would wake up Pete, any noise in the kitchen will wake up my youngest who sleeps next door. I came into the lounge to try & doze on the sofa & the dog grumbled at me for disturbing him. So I am here, thankful for your blog to help me pleasantly pass the time until it is time to get on with our day.<br /><br />I hope tonight brings you sweetdreams & rest xShonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687914247368368360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-56127068160786108062012-10-09T22:57:49.410+01:002012-10-09T22:57:49.410+01:00Hi Jane. Yes I tried a few of the most tried and ...Hi Jane. Yes I tried a few of the most tried and trusted ones but found they needed to be consumed in industrial quantities to have any affect, and always had some sort of side-affect too. For instance those that contain valerian gave me a rash and so on.<br />In the end I think despite my regular blog bleats about the 'red-eye' syndrome, it is just something I have to live with. and I do.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-83577989650956549152012-10-09T21:34:50.328+01:002012-10-09T21:34:50.328+01:00Herbal sleep remedies? Herbal sleep remedies? Chelliah Laityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357380981465547579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-88707599016340054372012-10-09T16:31:40.976+01:002012-10-09T16:31:40.976+01:00ps You will see I typed clog instead of blog, Fr...ps You will see I typed clog instead of blog, Freudian slip or tiredness typo?Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-82243748972797728742012-10-09T16:30:00.431+01:002012-10-09T16:30:00.431+01:00No no and no, thank you, to the hot sweet drink at...No no and no, thank you, to the hot sweet drink at bedtime<br />Two excellent reasons: 1, I hate milk and 2, if I drink <br />before bedtime I have to get out even more than the usual 3 or 4 times a night, which would make a mockery of any attempt to sleep at all. <br />Do you perhaps remember the clog entitled "drink your milk it's good for you" that I wrote last year some time? <br />I am told your recommendation works well for a lot of people, sadly it wouldn't for me.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-16389739507293720722012-10-09T13:24:34.509+01:002012-10-09T13:24:34.509+01:00So sorry you've been having so many bad nights...So sorry you've been having so many bad nights, Ray. I get them occasionally, but unfortunately can't resort to the internet during them, as the router lives in DH's room. <br /><br />Have you tried having the hot, sweet drink at bedtime? I'm a confirmed hot milky drink person at bedtime.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-17152768844666633372012-10-09T07:35:55.686+01:002012-10-09T07:35:55.686+01:00Raises baggy-eyed face, attempts cheerless smile, ...Raises baggy-eyed face, attempts cheerless smile, fractures jaw!<br />Thanks Broad, always a grim pleasure in knowing there are fellow sufferers out there.<br />Good luck with today.<br />Blessings. Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-87354231395166673382012-10-09T04:55:06.146+01:002012-10-09T04:55:06.146+01:00I, too, suffer from such sleepless nights -- tonig...I, too, suffer from such sleepless nights -- tonight is one of them. I seem able to get two hours at a time. I find that if I just get up and wander around -- fix a cup of tea, have something to eat (but no sugar -- sugar seems to make the problem worse)I can fall asleep -- especially if my body temperature drops a I'm starting to feel chilly. Any way, commiserations and cheers from one sleepless creature to another! ;-)The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.com