mister slippery Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) 3 straight nights.as soon as i fall asleep, i wake up screaming, convinced ive fallen asleep while driving. God, im afraid to go to sleep.this really is driving me nuts.any useful suggestions qould sure be appreciated, and yes, im seeing a specialist fter work today. Edited March 29, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Have you been ingesting any really spicy foods lately?I find sometimes when I've eaten really spicy foods that I am prone to nightmares or even worse, night terrors (that half dream, conscious, slow motion, trapped in my own body, think I'm awake but know I'm asleep and try to force myself but i can't).Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 nothing spicy, even in recent memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 normally i'd recommend a strict regimen of booze and bonghits but jebas, this sounds seriousdo you drive a lot? right before you hit the hay?i usually incorporate something that i've thought about right before going to bed in my dreams— perhaps some light reading, even your favourite book that you already know well is in order. don't eat right before bed of course and avoid chocolate and other forms of caffeine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Man that would suck! I find that physical exertion is best for sleeping. When I am running or doing lots of yoga or longboarding, that really helps, your body is tired and it quiets your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I don't know if it helps... but getting lots of exercise and tiring your body out so you are really sleepy, and can't wake up during the dream.. Then in your dream you can see it through to the end instead of waking up at the intense part, and maybe having your body try to do it to you again the next night. That's my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Stop sleeping in your car.Seriously though there are several recommendations any doctor will tell you for a good night's sleep. Not knowing you, I don't know if these apply or not.1. Give up caffeine2. Give up smoking3. Give up drinking and drugs4. Exercise5. Eat properly6. Remove any stress from your lifePeace out. Time for a nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 2 large joints minumum before bed, repeat as needed!! You'll sleep like a baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 That stinks. I know how stressful sleep issues can be, I've had insomnia on and off since I was a child. I think everyone else pretty much nailed the common issues. I hope you're able to work it out. Keep it in perspective, worst case scenario you wait it out. Nothing lasts for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Not a great solution, but when I was a kid and couldn't sleep (I used to dream that my school bus would crash and we would all but burnt alive..nice) my mom would give me half a gravol...I've done this in the past couple of years after a few days of not sleeping well. (FYI gravol can also have the opposite effect on some folks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I think Gr8fuL's got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 2 large joints minumum before bed, repeat as needed!! You'll sleep like a babyI smoke two joints in the morningI smoke two joints at nightI smoke two joints in the afternoonIt makes me feel alrightI smoke two jointsIn time of peaceAnd two in time of warI smoke two jointsBefore I smoke two jointsAnd then I smoke two moreAloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 The Disco Biscuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 The Slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Cavern! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Seriously, that sucks Dave. I hope you can get this worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Bummer, I'd go with a combination of aforementioned physical exertion and pharmaceuticals, either sleep-aid's or benzodiazapine's (aka the valium family) And if the good herb makes you sleepy, give 'er a shot... Hope this get's you back off your feet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 go to a doctor and ask for Seroquel. I used to have a REALLY hard time sleeping, that shit will knock you out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) try to sort of hypnotise yourself as you go to sleeppicture something or somewhere you feel comfortable, happy to be at... count backwards from 10 and do something descending, like going down an escalator, repeatedlymight help... if nothing above helps and you get more freaked out might want to see a friendly docwould avoid any drugs outside of herb... once took a(n over-the-counter) sleeping pill thinking it'd end my plight, woke up with a start 5 minutes after falling asleep and then was way awake, stupid pill Edited March 31, 2007 by Guest clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 wow, dave, that truly sucks.i had a "wake up in a bad place" sort of nightmare recently, and it totally coloured the following day. not good.now you have all of us worrying about you/rooting for you, please post with updates and or sucess stories about a heady night's sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 have you been drinking everything BUT water? If you've gone a number of days drinking only liquids that aren't water and much of those being diahretics , perhaps you're dehydrated. That shit can really wollup your sleep pattern and send you into mini night terrors.Make sure you're hydrating yourself. Oooh and gatorade has electrolytes. It's what Plants crave. (Idiocracy - 1996) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I normally put on a tape of David Cronenberg's 'Crash' and sleep the night away. Just kidding. Seriously though I've got real problems getting to sleep and I normally put on one of 4 or 5 movies that I've seen a hundred times and I'm normally out like a light before the openning credits are done rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 That reminds me that I don't drink water anymore.I drink tea all day though and then i am awake all night.Sometimes i drink vodka or wine on weekends and then I can sleep.Still no water though.So water,wine and vodka may be helpful for a good nights sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popo weenie Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 i really feel for you water for sure 8 glasses but not after 7 pmmost people are having big problems getting to sleep and not waking till morning blame it on global warming and the moonsour atmosphere is all screwed up so it has to affect our bodys but try reading boring booksgood luck let us know what the specialist says? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 The Slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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