Pretend Chat 2.14

[Gillian M]

I would find it very difficult to sleep in the day too because I need complete darkness to sleep - can't even have a digital clock in the room as the light from the numbers keep me awake. - think I may have been a tortoise in a former life!

Assuming that you know that I live alone, I have the same problem with:
-lights: I too need COMPLETE DARKNESS to be able to fall asleep
-SILENCE is something extremely important. The NOISE here is unbearable. Had it been quiet I'd put down the shutters and fall asleep during the day. I cannot falll asleep with a clock ticking/a digital clock. Either would drive me NUTS. I therefore bought a 'silent' one as I don't wear my watch when at home.

 

[Gillian M]

Fair enough.
I won't take it personally, of course.
Friends can have a difference of opinion.
But i do understand we are all different and it is a problem for you.
Hope time heals this problem for you.

That's so sweet of you Adam. Thanks your kind words as well as your understanding.

Do you believe that 'time heals all wounds?' For some reason I do not.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

That's so sweet of you Adam. Thanks your kind words as well as your understanding.

Do you believe that 'time heals all wounds?' For some reason I do not.

No, but it heals some.
And others we just get used to or they sleep in the back of our minds.

 

[Lyn W]

Assuming that you know that I live alone, I have the same problem with:
-lights: I too need COMPLETE DARKNESS to be able to fall asleep
-SILENCE is something extremely important. The NOISE here is unbearable. Had it been quiet I'd put down the shutters and fall asleep during the day. I cannot falll asleep with a clock ticking/a digital clock. Either would drive me NUTS. I therefore bought a 'silent' one as I don't wear my watch when at home.

Strangely enough I do like the steady ticking of a clock it seems to relax me, If it is noisy here I use a cd Walkman (don't have an ipod yet) and quietly play some relaxing music - the reasoning being that I would rather listen to a noise of my own choice than other people and can shut them out.

Someone once gave me some audio books as well - and they worked because I don't think I've ever heard the end of any of them but we are all different we just have to find what works for us don't we?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Strangely enough I do like the steady ticking of a clock it seems to relax me, If it is noisy here I use a cd Walkman (don't have an ipod yet) and quietly play some relaxing music - the reasoning being that I would rather listen to a noise of my own choice than other people and can shut them out.

Someone once gave me some audio books as well - and they worked because I don't think I've ever heard the end of any of them but we are all different we just have to find what works for us don't we?

The ends are probably a disappointment anyway.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I'll tell you what works here.
I snore like a Grizzly Bear but the house is full of fish tanks and all of the water rushing sounds in every room has a calming effect and actually drowns out almost every other noise.
Of course the noise also makes you pee a lot!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

That's so sweet of you Adam. Thanks your kind words as well as your understanding.

Do you believe that 'time heals all wounds?' For some reason I do not.

No. Not all. Not at all.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I'll tell you what works here.
I snore like a Grizzly Bear but the house is full of fish tanks and all of the water rushing sounds in every room has a calming effect and actually drowns out almost every other noise.
Of course the noise also makes you pee a lot!

But, hopefully, not when you're asleep.

 

[Gillian M]

Strangely enough I do like the steady ticking of a clock it seems to relax me, If it is noisy here I use a cd Walkman (don't have an ipod yet) and quietly play some relaxing music - the reasoning being that I would rather listen to a noise of my own choice than other people and can shut them out.

Someone once gave me some audio books as well - and they worked because I don't think I've ever heard the end of any of them but we are all different we just have to find what works for us don't we?

That really is strange: you like a clock ticking in the middle ofthe night when you're trying to fall asleep? I can't imagine that. I tried a walkman (which I don't have any more), but that didn't work either. As I said I need TOTAL SILENCE. And living alone, I think has contributed to all this.

 

[Lyn W]

That really is strange: you like a clock ticking in the middle ofthe night when you're trying to fall asleep? I can't imagine that. I tried a walkman (which I don't have any more), but that didn't work either. As I said I need TOTAL SILENCE. And living alone, I think has contributed to all this.

I think it's something to do with focusing on my breathing. Of course it has to be a slow tick because a fast tick could make me hyperventilate.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

How about one of those machines that sounds like ocean waves?
I've never used one...
It's supposed to be great for insomnia.

 

[Gillian M]

The ends are probably a disappointment anyway.

Very disappointing I can assure you. Today for example: I was up at 6am after having slpet 6 hours. I kept tossing and turning but no way could I fall asleep. I went out for a TWO HOUR walk, returned home exhausted, thinking: 'I'll try to get some sleep now.' I went to bed with all shutters down, uslessly, plus I'm still wide awake and it's 1.10am now! A real disappointment, as you put it.

 

[Gillian M]

How about one of those machines that sounds like ocean waves?
I've never used one...
It's supposed to be great for insomnia.

I haven't used them either.

 

[Gillian M]

I have even tried reading which some doctors/researchers say 'makes sleep easier.' Even her....NO result, believe it or not!

 

[Myroli]

I have even tried reading which some doctors/researchers say 'makes sleep easier.' Even her....NO result, believe it or not!

What about watching a REALLY boring movie/show till you're tired then turn it off?

 

[Lyn W]

How about one of those machines that sounds like ocean waves?
I've never used one...
It's supposed to be great for insomnia.

Also not recommended for those with weak bladders! I think you may have been a fish in your former life! Ever tried a waterbed?

 

[Gillian M]

No doctor. I think I'm feeling better. I almost called my husband to come home and take the kids to practices.
I couldn't breath well. I took a hot shower and then iced my back.

Glad to hear you're now better. Take care.

 

[jaizei]

Very disappointing I can assure you. Today for example: I was up at 6am after having slpet 6 hours. I kept tossing and turning but no way could I fall asleep. I went out for a TWO HOUR walk, returned home exhausted, thinking: 'I'll try to get some sleep now.' I went to bed with all shutters down, uslessly, plus I'm still wide awake and it's 1.10am now! A real disappointment, as you put it.

What's wrong with 6 hours?

 

[jaizei]

What about watching a REALLY boring movie/show till you're tired then turn it off?

But everything's interesting in some way....

 

[Gillian M]

What about watching a REALLY boring movie/show till you're tired then turn it off?

I tried watching TV but..... (see? but, but, but!)
a) if I were to watch something I like sleep would NOT come because I'd be interested in the show/film or whatever it is.
b) if it's something boring, well...I would not be concentrating and all sorts of negative things would begin to race through my mind, and in this case sleep would 'never' come!

Thanks your advice anyway. Appreciate it.