Nataly 38 #1 August 31, 2010 DISCLAIMER: This thread is not about finding ways to sleep more - it's about why we don't do research to help us sleep less. I've often wondered why people seek cures to help them sleep, but no one seems to be doing research into how we could function well with *less* sleep. Think about it... That's 1/4 to 1/3 of your life we're talking about!!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheach 0 #2 August 31, 2010 I'm with you. I can never sleep for more than 2 hours without waking up and then going back to bed. But I wish I could!I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #3 August 31, 2010 It is rare that I cant sleep and or I wake up during the night. When I have had trouble I am so cranky and moody. I cant imagine living without a normal sleep pattern.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #4 August 31, 2010 QuoteI'm with you. I can never sleep for more than 2 hours without waking up and then going back to bed. But I wish I could! Yes, but what I want is to feel rested... And why not investigate whether it's possible for the body to restore itself through means other than sleep? Maybe we insomniacs are on to something! Maybe we should find a way to intentionally (and healthily) sleep *less*!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 August 31, 2010 Quote I cant imagine living without a normal sleep pattern. I can't imagine having one! Last night, I had to take Ambien CR, Valarian Root and Melatonin to fall asleep and even then I only made it till 5:15 before I woke up and couldn't fall back to sleep. Looks like a cranky and moody day for me. Beware. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #6 August 31, 2010 Quote Quote I cant imagine living without a normal sleep pattern. I can't imagine having one! Last night, I had to take Ambien CR, Valarian Root and Melatonin to fall asleep and even then I only made it till 5:15 before I woke up and couldn't fall back to sleep. Looks like a cranky and moody day for me. Beware. (ideas churning in my head) "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 August 31, 2010 Quote Quote I cant imagine living without a normal sleep pattern. I can't imagine having one! Last night, I had to take Ambien CR, Valarian Root and Melatonin to fall asleep and even then I only made it till 5:15 before I woke up and couldn't fall back to sleep. Looks like a cranky and moody day for me. Beware. Maybe you should rub one out just before bed time and the endorphines will help you sleep.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #8 August 31, 2010 I imagine you've probably tried this as obvious, but have you tried taking an antihistamine before bed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #9 August 31, 2010 Quote I imagine you've probably tried this as obvious, but have you tried taking an antihistamine before bed? Benadryl . . . and rub one out.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #10 August 31, 2010 Lorpazepam. Won't help your allergies but it's sweet embrace will lull you to sleep! Sex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 854 #11 August 31, 2010 I would like extend my patented Skymama cheering up skills to you in a purely non-selfish attempt to cheer you up and make you smile.You have an amazing smile, don't keep it in today! I didn't sleep for crap last night - something on my mind non-stop! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 August 31, 2010 Quote I would like extend my patented Skymama cheering up skills to you in a purely non-selfish attempt to cheer you up and make you smile. More people should be givers like you are! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #13 August 31, 2010 QuoteI imagine you've probably tried this as obvious, but have you tried taking an antihistamine before bed? No, no, no!! You're all missing the point!! We should be researching ways to feel refreshed whilst sleeping less! Why are we all trying to sleep *more*???! Think of all that time that would be gained! Let's assume you live 75 years, and spend a third of that sleeping - that's a waste of 25 years!!! Why aren't we viewing *that* as the problem??!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #14 August 31, 2010 Skymama, I used to take Lunesta and it did crap for me. Doc switched me to lorazepam cause he said my insomnia was stress related (I was up every 30mins or so even with a double dose of Lunesta in me). Worth talking to a doc about if its a constant problem. I'm off the lorazepam now but I still take Saint John's Wort on a regular basis since Valerian smells like ass. That works alright if I take it 3 times a day. edit: the st johns also makes me feel more care free during the day too.Sex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 August 31, 2010 I have a friend who went to a local sleep disorder clinic. They monitor your "quality of sleep" also. It addresses exactly the problem that you mentioned. My friend was sleeping all night, but not getting any rest due to sleep apnea. A simple air-blowing cannula resolved the problem. My friends say that my snoring is their sleep problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandi 0 #16 August 31, 2010 Let me know if you find an answer to that one! I need more hours in the day. I never sleep more than 2-3 hours without waking up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #17 August 31, 2010 Atarax, that shit will put you right out... I have to cut a 25mg tablet into 3's or I will sleep for more than 12 hours."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #18 August 31, 2010 Quote Atarax, that shit will put you right out... I have to cut a 25mg tablet into 3's or I will sleep for more than 12 hours. Must be nice to be in the military in this regard. You get all the strongest shit! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #19 August 31, 2010 Quote Quote Atarax, that shit will put you right out... I have to cut a 25mg tablet into 3's or I will sleep for more than 12 hours. Must be nice to be in the military in this regard. You get all the strongest shit! Hell yeah! Only wish the doctors would know what the side effects to some of them are! PS - Nataly, its not healthy to sleep 2 hours a day, your body needs that rest time to recover and rebuild. Trust me, its totally not worth the extra 6 hours or so you gain."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #20 August 31, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Atarax, that shit will put you right out... I have to cut a 25mg tablet into 3's or I will sleep for more than 12 hours. Must be nice to be in the military in this regard. You get all the strongest shit! Hell yeah! Only wish the doctors would know what the side effects to some of them are! . So true... friend of mine told me about his experience going to Taiwan for a skydiving competition hosted by the military there. He was physically sore so they gave him a 1000mg tablet of Tylenol or similar. Bam! Here I usually see 200 or 500mg dosages. So when I have some deep aches I'll pop in 4 200 mg tylenol for the same effect. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #21 August 31, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Atarax, that shit will put you right out... I have to cut a 25mg tablet into 3's or I will sleep for more than 12 hours. Must be nice to be in the military in this regard. You get all the strongest shit! Hell yeah! Only wish the doctors would know what the side effects to some of them are! . So true... friend of mine told me about his experience going to Taiwan for a skydiving competition hosted by the military there. He was physically sore so they gave him a 1000mg tablet of Tylenol or similar. Bam! Here I usually see 200 or 500mg dosages. So when I have some deep aches I'll pop in 4 200 mg tylenol for the same effect. It's a good thing your liver is almost gone anyway.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 August 31, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Atarax, that shit will put you right out... I have to cut a 25mg tablet into 3's or I will sleep for more than 12 hours. Must be nice to be in the military in this regard. You get all the strongest shit! Hell yeah! Only wish the doctors would know what the side effects to some of them are! . So true... friend of mine told me about his experience going to Taiwan for a skydiving competition hosted by the military there. He was physically sore so they gave him a 1000mg tablet of Tylenol or similar. Bam! Here I usually see 200 or 500mg dosages. So when I have some deep aches I'll pop in 4 200 mg tylenol for the same effect. It's a good thing your liver is almost gone anyway. Actually, it's a good thing I don't have aches like that very often. I've done that dosage less than a dozen times in my life. I actually dislike taking pills, but will only if I really need to."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #23 August 31, 2010 Quote Quote I imagine you've probably tried this as obvious, but have you tried taking an antihistamine before bed? No, no, no!! You're all missing the point!! We should be researching ways to feel refreshed whilst sleeping less! Oh. Well, in that case, have you tried amphetamines? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #24 August 31, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I imagine you've probably tried this as obvious, but have you tried taking an antihistamine before bed? No, no, no!! You're all missing the point!! We should be researching ways to feel refreshed whilst sleeping less! Oh. Well, in that case, have you tried amphetamines? Well, that would keep you awake, but really isn't healthy!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #25 August 31, 2010 Quote So true... friend of mine told me about his experience going to Taiwan for a skydiving competition hosted by the military there. He was physically sore so they gave him a 1000mg tablet of Tylenol or similar. Bam! Here I usually see 200 or 500mg dosages. So when I have some deep aches I'll pop in 4 200 mg tylenol for the same effect. They give out motrin 800s like fucking candy."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
