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MariaG · 10-22-2008, 08:15 PM

I have occasional stretches of insomnia - in fact I'm going through one right now. It happens a couple of times a year for a week or so. I've found over the years that lying in bed, tossing and turning is the WORST way to deal with it, so I've created a short list of things I can do to keep myself occupied and hopefully relax a bit.

Mindless activity. Stuff like folding laundry, or sorting the junk drawer.
Read the fiction I've been setting aside for a long time.
Do some journaling. Write a bucket list or think about some goals for the next few weeks.
If stressed, try a little tapping. EFT usually helps me release stress pretty quickly.
Do a mindsweep. If there are lots of tasks on my mind, I write them all out as quickly as possible and organize them into projects as needed. If I can take action on something in the middle of the night, I will.

For those of you who deal with insomnia, what do you do to make good use of the time? Or do you just take some medicine and go to sleep?

fainaent · 10-22-2008, 08:46 PM

I've actually started using music from Brain Sync, they have music that is designed to take you through the alpha-theta-delta stages... it's pleasant to listen to, and it works well for me. I put on the track with headphones, and after 15 minutes, I really start to wind down mentally(which is the cause of my insomnia)...

If not, then I play stupid flash games at kongregate :P

-Zachary

bbdream8 · 10-23-2008, 07:56 AM

If I can't sleep I would either read a book or surf the net for new information. But I find that reading a book would be better as it tends to bring me to a level where I am tired and hence I can go to sleep.

Cheers
Vincent
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MariaG · 10-23-2008, 12:39 PM

@fainaent - Great idea on the Brain Sync music. Ambient music works well, but I'm sure Brain Sync or Quantum Mind Power would be even better.

@bbdream8 - I've read that looking at electronic screens like computer monitors or televisions actually keeps you from getting good sleep. Of course, I can't find that reference now! But I've found the same thing as you - reading a book is more relaxing than looking at a computer.

Acting Like Godot · 10-23-2008, 02:12 PM

Normally I do some witchcraft or magick.

shefyg · 10-23-2008, 02:36 PM

guess who wrote it

10-22-2008, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
MariaG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 114	Activities During Insomnia I have occasional stretches of insomnia - in fact I'm going through one right now. It happens a couple of times a year for a week or so. I've found over the years that lying in bed, tossing and turning is the WORST way to deal with it, so I've created a short list of things I can do to keep myself occupied and hopefully relax a bit. Mindless activity. Stuff like folding laundry, or sorting the junk drawer. Read the fiction I've been setting aside for a long time. Do some journaling. Write a bucket list or think about some goals for the next few weeks. If stressed, try a little tapping. EFT usually helps me release stress pretty quickly. Do a mindsweep. If there are lots of tasks on my mind, I write them all out as quickly as possible and organize them into projects as needed. If I can take action on something in the middle of the night, I will. For those of you who deal with insomnia, what do you do to make good use of the time? Or do you just take some medicine and go to sleep? Last edited by MariaG; 10-22-2008 at 08:16 PM. Reason: can't spell

10-23-2008, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
shefyg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14	I have a great book to read guess who wrote it

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10-22-2008, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
fainaent Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 36	I've actually started using music from Brain Sync, they have music that is designed to take you through the alpha-theta-delta stages... it's pleasant to listen to, and it works well for me. I put on the track with headphones, and after 15 minutes, I really start to wind down mentally(which is the cause of my insomnia)... If not, then I play stupid flash games at kongregate :P -Zachary

10-23-2008, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
bbdream8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 294	If I can't sleep I would either read a book or surf the net for new information. But I find that reading a book would be better as it tends to bring me to a level where I am tired and hence I can go to sleep. Cheers Vincent Personal Development Blogger

10-23-2008, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
MariaG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 114	@fainaent - Great idea on the Brain Sync music. Ambient music works well, but I'm sure Brain Sync or Quantum Mind Power would be even better. @bbdream8 - I've read that looking at electronic screens like computer monitors or televisions actually keeps you from getting good sleep. Of course, I can't find that reference now! But I've found the same thing as you - reading a book is more relaxing than looking at a computer.

10-23-2008, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Acting Like Godot Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9,613	Normally I do some witchcraft or magick.

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