Really cant

[gb155]

Sleep

I dont need to be up till 640, but I was up well before 5am, the quality of sleep when I was in bed was poor, Its been like this for a few months, work is hard right now, but I wouldn't say im stressed.

Any hints or tips ???

Gaz

 

[dan_bo]

Get an eye mask. And/or thick curtains.

 

[gb155]

True that

Thanks

 

[Rob3rt]

Could be many things, but based on some other things you have said lately, I would suggest that it may be a symptom of chronic over training, i.e. harsh as it may sounds, stop over exercising and undereating.

 

[Paladin - York]

Get a pensions estimate.

 

[gb155]

Could be many things, but based on some other things you have said lately, I would suggest that it may be a symptom of chronic over training, i.e. harsh as it may sounds, stop over exercising and undereating.

Over training stops you sleeping ?

 

[ColinJ]

Over training stops you sleeping ?

Effects of Overtraining (Wikipedia)

Physiological
Lymphocytopenia
Excessive weight loss
Excessive loss of body fat
Increased resting heart rate
Decreased muscular strength
Increased submaximal heart rate
Inability to complete workouts
Chronic muscle soreness
Fatigue
Increased incidence of injury
Depressed immune system
Constipation or diarrhea
Absence of menstruation
Frequent minor infections/colds
Insomnia
Heart Palpitations
Lower Testosterone Levels
Higher Cortisol Levels

Psychological
Depression
Loss of appetite
Mood Disturbance
Irritability
Loss of motivation
Loss of enthusiasm
Loss of competitive drive

Performance
Early onset of fatigue
Decreased aerobic capacity
Poor physical performance
Inability to complete workouts
Delayed recovery

 

[coffeejo]

If I can't sleep / get back to sleep after half an hour of trying, I find it easier to give up and do something else, from the washing up to going back to bed with a glass of water and a book.

Sometimes, sleep needs to be managed like hiccups - it's not the drinking out of the wrong side of the glass or holding your breath, but the distraction that's the key.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Warm milky drink before bed, Hot choccy or ovaltin (even better malty goodness) contains high levels of Amino Acid Tryptophan which aids relaxation (clever stuff milk!) A banana in addition would be good.
I also find having R4 on very quietly helps too.

 

[fossyant]

You aren't having some of my meds, they are mine.... the side effects knock me out. Can't say they are blocking my nerve pain yet though, but I am sleeping better (about time 2.5 years of no sleep)

 

[dan_bo]

You aren't having some of my meds, they are mine.... the side effects knock me out. Can't say they are blocking my nerve pain yet though, but I am sleeping better (about time 2.5 years of no sleep)

\no wonder you're such a miserable bastard then!

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Hints from a TV programme I saw some time ago.


Have a warm bath about 1 hour before you go to bed.

Restrict time the bed room to 6 hours only. Get up at the same time every day.

Try to nap between 2pm and 5pm for 30/60 mins (Your work place will love that one!!!!!)

No caffeine 4 hours before bed

Blue light helps you to wake up. Light blocking curtains help the body top stay asleep.

Carbs help sleep - Eat four fours before you want to go to sleep

Progressive muscle relaxation (Tense and relax from feet up) for 15 / 20 mins.

Lavender tea and Valeriun (St Johns Wart) tincture.

 

[dan_bo]

I can't believe nobody's suggested the obvious yet.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I can't believe nobody's suggested the obvious yet.

Sex or large quantities of Vodka?

 

[dan_bo]

Perhaps a touch of self romance?