tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post2347669098990666508..comments2024-03-23T09:28:00.454+00:00Comments on Random Distractions: Sleepless in Devonmonixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-66685767408143391642010-11-23T10:14:39.556+00:002010-11-23T10:14:39.556+00:00Thjank you all for sharing your sympathy, empathy ...Thjank you all for sharing your sympathy, empathy and tips. I knew I was in very good company on those sleepless nights. I've slept very well for the last few nights but next time I have a bad one I'll think about all of you, wondering if you are awake too. And, of course, I'll be trying those suggestyed remedies.<br /><br />I will definitely be taking up the offer of the respite care at 60 Going On 16 Towers!monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-59475019049742495012010-11-20T07:14:28.800+00:002010-11-20T07:14:28.800+00:00I can attest to the sleep-inducing qualities of th...I can attest to the sleep-inducing qualities of the pink bedroom at 60 Going on 16 Towers, M. Well, most guests seem to sleep like a log when installed there. So, you must come to stay again very soon!60GoingOn16https://www.blogger.com/profile/14216400213406672396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-34168938867519295152010-11-19T22:48:10.839+00:002010-11-19T22:48:10.839+00:00I was going to suggest Melatonin as well. I also f...I was going to suggest Melatonin as well. I also find a warm bath with lots of lavender oil helpful. I've had bouts of insomnia off-an-on since I was a child, and sadly, two of my children suffer with it as well. We sent our son to a sleep-study clinic when he was a teen, and they said the cause was his brain not producing enough melatonin; so they suggested the tablets.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934973314360291318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-56859328346297303322010-11-19T19:58:20.920+00:002010-11-19T19:58:20.920+00:00An mp3 player stuffed under my pillow with radio s...An mp3 player stuffed under my pillow with radio shows or talking books on (nothing very exciting though)The other night it was Rosemary Leech reading 4.50 from Paddington and last night it was Nevil Shute's No Highway read by Robin BaileyValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-53085417924565008192010-11-19T19:06:09.739+00:002010-11-19T19:06:09.739+00:00When it happens to me there is something on my min...When it happens to me there is something on my mind - a worry or concern. The absolute best thing for me is to read. If I end up reading all night, then it is time well spent. My Kindle is the 'book' upstairs. Easy to hold and pleasant to read. The other thing that keeps me awake is oregano. I know, it's unbelievable, but for me it gives a speedy/trippy sort of effect. When we go out to an Italian restaurant, I can pretty much count on a delirious night to follow.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-81629022233734800042010-11-19T17:57:41.459+00:002010-11-19T17:57:41.459+00:00e
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll see if ...e<br /><br />Thanks for the recommendation, I'll see if our health food shops stock Melatonin. Will also explore the website you mention. I think we have to do all we can to stay healthy in mind and body.monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-69659656241600565862010-11-19T17:55:31.266+00:002010-11-19T17:55:31.266+00:00Cathy and Tabitha
Fellow sufferers, I see. Someti...Cathy and Tabitha<br /><br />Fellow sufferers, I see. Sometimes I get up and have some chamomile tea and/or read for a while. I know it works better than simply tossing and turning but I don't always remember that in the middle of the night. I like the surfing analogy, I'll visualise the waves next time (I do hope that won't be tonight!).<br /><br />I didn't come across the Wordsworth poem when I was studying him either, Cathy. Google is very useful, isn't it?monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-32276400237364817142010-11-19T17:16:51.838+00:002010-11-19T17:16:51.838+00:00Try Melatonin. It's not a sleeping pill, but i...Try <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin" rel="nofollow">Melatonin</a>. It's not a sleeping pill, but it does get you in the mood for sleep. A darkened room is also suggested. All those digital lights on our gadgets are not sleep friendly. <br /><br />BTW - I've been meaning to mention <a href="http://perfecthealthdiet.com/" rel="nofollow">The Perfect Health Diet</a> site which has terrific information about how proper diet can be useful for dementia and other diseases. I've modified our diet to some degree and it's proved beneficial.erphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826044412670324694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-41523384891069030252010-11-19T17:06:59.096+00:002010-11-19T17:06:59.096+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.erphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826044412670324694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-74769863936878825572010-11-19T11:42:17.152+00:002010-11-19T11:42:17.152+00:00I don't have a cure for insomnia, but I don...I don't have a cure for insomnia, but I don't sleep very well a lot of the time and find it's always better to get up and do something, even just make a cup of tea, and try again a bit later. Someone told me once that falling asleep is like surfing, if you miss one wave you need to wait for the next... you can't force it. Love the quotes!! TabithaTabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09921296446983555254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-56850452288649505342010-11-19T10:24:37.261+00:002010-11-19T10:24:37.261+00:00Hello there
No cure for insomnia but will admit to...Hello there<br />No cure for insomnia but will admit to suffering quite badly at one time years ago. Dear Doctor said it was hormonal (in other words due to the 'change' lol)<br />Have to say I agree wwith Wordworth on sleep being the Mother of fresh thoughts and joyous thoughts. If I have a late night or am finding it hard to sleep I can't think straight and certainly feel horrible!<br />Must look that poem up as I'd never heard of it before<br />Take care<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487589871746402154noreply@blogger.com