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Tricks to get to sleep?

  • 07-12-2008 7:41am
    #1
    nobodythere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,349 ✭✭✭


    Thought I'd ask the experts, any tips on getting to sleep? I counted 253 sheep before I gave up.


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  • #2
    Gary ITR
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    grasshopa wrote: »
    Thought I'd ask the experts, any tips on getting to sleep? I counted 253 sheep before I gave up.

    We're experts on staying awake in here :p


  • #3
    cHaTbOx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,011 ✭✭✭cHaTbOx


    grasshopa wrote: »
    Thought I'd ask the experts, any tips on getting to sleep? I counted 253 sheep before I gave up.
    lol at onkle ok

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=827

    this is the forum for sleeping and dreaming


    I would try some hot milk or watch some tv in dark(make my eyes get tired)

    don't drink caffeine


  • #4
    shooter1978
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭shooter1978


    try some valerian root extract before bed , can get drops to and a drop of lavender oil on your pillow should do the job


  • #5
    anonymous_joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,255 ✭✭✭anonymous_joe


    I don't know if those work, got my ex some and it still didn't help her sleep...

    Worth a try though I reckon.


  • #6
    grames_bond
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,820 ✭✭✭grames_bond


    listen to enda kenny, you will conk out before the second sentence!


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  • #7
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Tricks to get to sleep?

    If we figured that one out we wouldn't be here.


  • #8
    cHaTbOx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,011 ✭✭✭cHaTbOx


    grasshopa wrote: »
    Thought I'd ask the experts, any tips on getting to sleep? I counted 253 sheep before I gave up.
    don't be counting things that will get you excited:D


  • #9
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Turning off the computer is another one.


  • #10
    Nerin
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    anonymous_joe wrote: »
    I don't know if those work, got my ex some and it still didn't help her sleep...

    Worth a try though I reckon.

    Does this chloroform smell funny to you?


  • #11
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    grasshopa wrote: »
    Thought I'd ask the experts, any tips on getting to sleep? I counted 253 sheep before I gave up.
    I tried counting sheep once but some of them where sexy
    So i couldnt get to sleep


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  • #12
    grames_bond
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,820 ✭✭✭grames_bond


    Nerin wrote: »
    Does this chloroform smell funny to you?

    aaaaaah it's all begining to make sence now..........thats how you managed to... *post deleted due to fear of nerins rath* :p


  • #13
    anonymous_joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,255 ✭✭✭anonymous_joe


    Nerin wrote: »
    Does this chloroform smell funny to you?

    I didn't need chloroform. Plenty of other products available. :pac:


  • #14
    TheMilkyPirate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,028 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    grasshopa wrote: »
    Thought I'd ask the experts, any tips on getting to sleep? I counted 253 sheep before I gave up.

    Closing my eyes usually helps.


  • #15
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MitXqAsrIBw


  • #16
    challengemaster
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    *fap**fap**fap* :pac:


  • #17
    cHaTbOx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,011 ✭✭✭cHaTbOx


    challengemaster wrote: »
    *fap**fap**fap* :pac:
    three faps and then he is off:D


  • #18
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    he actually raises a good point. THAT does actually help. Something to do with the release (if you'll pardon the expression) of certain chemicals in the brain which can trigger sleepiness.


  • #19
    darkmaster2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭darkmaster2


    Melatonin is one of those natural chemicals that get released at sleep time, you can get supplements that work quite well to help you nod off.

    As mentioned before valerian root is very effective too.


  • #20
    cHaTbOx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,011 ✭✭✭cHaTbOx


    Galvasean wrote: »
    he actually raises a good point.

    I'm glad you had a good experience with it:D

    many have not:pac:


  • #21
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    random chatbox wrote: »
    I'm glad you had a good experience with it:D

    many have not:pac:

    <snip - orestes>


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  • #22
    Loveless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Loveless


    Dreamy-Sleepy-Nightie-Snoozy-Snooze (patent pending)! :D


  • #23
    nobodythere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,349 ✭✭✭nobodythere


    random chatbox wrote: »
    don't be counting things that will get you excited:D

    Actually my real problem was that I started trying to estimate the number of sheep using basic geometry.


  • #24
    nobodythere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,349 ✭✭✭nobodythere


    random chatbox wrote: »
    three faps and then he is off:D

    Ah there was my problem I was only doing 2 :p


  • #25
    randylonghorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    grasshopa wrote: »
    Thought I'd ask the experts, any tips on getting to sleep? I counted 253 sheep before I gave up.
    You had 253 sheep and the best idea you could come up with was to count them? 0_o

    You sure you're from Galway?! :pac:
    Galvasean wrote: »
    he actually raises a good point.
    First time anyone ever said that about CM in that context! :D


  • #26
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Galvasean wrote: »
    <snip - orestes>

    Jesus, don't be mentioning 'snip' in context with that convo! :eek:


  • #27
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Jesus, don't be mentioning 'snip' in context with that convo! :eek:

    In an attempt to defilthyfy the post it seems Orestes has made it worse. I blame our over.. fertile imaginations.


  • #28
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    When I get involved, nobody has hope of defilthyfying it. My mind is corrupt beyond belief.. the amount of hassle I get from friends for making _EVERYTHING_ into filth. So many lulz from it though.


  • #29
    randylonghorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    challengemaster wrote: »
    <snip - orestes>

    Jesus, don't be mentioning 'snip' in context with that convo! :eek:

    I think Kai has already taken the brute force approach ... >_>
    challengemaster wrote: »
    When I get involved, nobody has hope of defilthyfying it. My mind is corrupt beyond belief.. the amount of hassle I get from friends for making _EVERYTHING_ into filth. So many lulz from it though.
    Really? 0_o

    Strange I never noticed ... :pac:


  • #30
    fonpokno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,375 ✭✭✭fonpokno


    It's amazing how quickly a perfectly innocent thread can turn into a fapping one... boards is a happy land. :)

    Anyway, lavender is great for helping me sleep. I got a great little oil burner in dunnes 2 or 3 years ago that I use when I can't sleep. And if that doesn't work I listen to Debussy, some mega relaxing music he wrote! Arabesque No.1 in E minor is the best evaaar.


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  • #31
    JC 2K3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,794 ✭✭✭JC 2K3


    Listen to this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqEzkJZK9uc


  • #32
    anonymous_joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,255 ✭✭✭anonymous_joe


    I often get more alert when listening to music and start paying attention to it.

    Knew someone who could only sleep with the tv on. This resulted in a Law and Order marathon and me having some seriously fúcked up dreams. :pac:


  • #33
    Sweeno
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭Sweeno


    read a book nd dont stop till u fall asleep, its the only method that works for me, and even then it doesnt work every night


  • #34
    LD 50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭LD 50


    Nerin wrote: »
    Does this chloroform smell funny to you?
    Thief!!
    challengemaster wrote: »
    When I get involved, nobody has hope of defilthyfying it. My mind is corrupt beyond belief.. the amount of hassle I get from friends for making _EVERYTHING_ into filth. So many lulz from it though.
    Same here. Just ask Nerin!! But oh the lolz.

    When you sleep, your body temperature drops, so Try having a cool shower if you cant sleep. Dont have the heating on either, esp if your bed's next to a rad.

    Counting sheep is actually counter productive to sleeping, because you're keeping your mind active.

    Start going to sleep at the same time each night. It helps you're body tell itself when its time for bed.

    Don't do stimulating exercise(we won't include sex in this, coz of the melatonin released, and falling asleep with someone else in the bed helps alot)Exercise gets the heart pumping more, increasing blood flow to your brain and body, upping your body temp and brain activity.


  • #35
    amp
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    1. Make sure you are completely comfortable. No noises, no lights, clean bedsheets.
    2. Breath in.
    3. When exhaling tell yourself to relax all the muscles in your body.
    4. Go to step 2.

    I've been working nights for four years and this is the best solution I've found.


  • #36
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Lots of whiskey.


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  • #37
    D.Q
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,054 ✭✭✭D.Q


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    Lots of whiskey.


    haha i dont think thats sleeping! closer to dying.

    :p

    I think as soon as you think about sleep, youv effectively destroyed any chance of actually sleeping!

    Its a completely natural process! stop viewing this thread, we are all going to think to hard about it!!:eek:


  • #38
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,583 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    amp wrote: »
    1. Make sure you are completely comfortable. No noises, no lights, clean bedsheets.
    2. Breath in.
    3. When exhaling tell yourself to relax all the muscles in your body.
    4. Go to step 2.

    I've been working nights for four years and this is the best solution I've found.
    or try relaxing from the toes and up over a short while

    don't go for a walk , read or go on the interweb as that'll just get your brain to wake up again


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