Looking for sleep stories

Carolyn Dickman · Post by **Carolyn Dickman** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:04 pm

Hi to all,

I am looking for sleep stories. After I went through the the program program I began sleeping better than I ever had. Do any of you have some before and after sleep stories? I'd love to hear them. ZZZZZ, Carolyn

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:01 pm

I don't think I've ever been able to sleep through the night and would welcome any suggestions (without medication). I conquered the panic disorder and agoraphobia but not the sleep!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:53 pm

I take Klonopin for anxiety/panic attacks and that makes me sleepy.

Otherwise, exercise is the best bet. If you walk, jog, lift weights, or generally exhaust yourself during the day, you will be dog tired at night.

Find the root of why you stay awake.

If you have too much energy at night, try exercise.

If you are tired but feel anxiety or stress, listen to Lucinda's Relaxtion CD in a clean, quiet, uncluttered part of your house.

It may also help to write down what's on your mind,such as all the things you need to do the next day. Once you get everything off your mind, you can give yourself permission to rest.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:13 pm

I used to wake up every few hours with anxious thoughts that would keep me awake. I found it really hard to turn off the worry at night. Since completing the program and using the relaxation tape every night I no longer do this. The tape calms my body and the skills from the program keep me from obsessing over problems that can't be solved in the middle of the night. If things come up I tell myself that whatever it is it can wait until tomorrow to look at and dea l with. I'm sleeping much better these days.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:36 am

I had a really hard time sleeping until I started and completed the Combatting Stress and Depression Program Program. Now for consistently great sleep I do the relaxation cd, I exercise and I journal every evening. I also write a daily affirmation in my journal about how much I love to sleep. If I do have nights when I am having a hard time falling asleep, I say to myself "so what, I'll just sleep even better tomorrow". I try not to let the lack of sleep get the best of me. This Program is absolutely awesome. I am a completely different person and more rested.

LisaLisa

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:39 am

I exercise five hours before I go to bed. This really relaxes me and helps me fall and stay asleep.

Barb G. · Post by **Barb G.** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:12 am

Thanks everyone for taking the time to post. I would welcome more comments/stories. I am sure you all have some "tricks" that would help others.

One of mine: Despite what the experts tell us about TV/radio in the bedroom, mine works for me...I turn the TV/radio to a volume level that I can Barely hear. I get into my favorite sleep position, and close my eyes. The volume on a program that is Not exciting, again, is Very low...so low I have to focus and concentrate in order to hear it. I am usually asleep within 5-10 minutes. ?

jkicker89-:) May I assume you mean 5 hrs before going to bed not exercise for 5 hours.

Keep on the journey, Carolyn

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:47 am

Sleep stories? I've had problems for over 21 years! I've had three overnight polysomnograms in all, and I have alta-delta anomaly, or so they tell me. I take Elavil for it, and TravaCor and Kavinace (part of an environmental pollutants detox protocol) seem to enhance its effects.
But getting myself thoroughly worn out (extra walking, for instance) often seems to be the only way I can get anything approaching a really good night's sleep.

I like to read a while in bed before I turn out the light. I don't care who says I "shouldn't". It's part of my wind-down routine. Usually I turn to a book that I've read umpteen times anyhow, so I'm less tempted to keep reading and reading to find out what comes next.

purpmartin

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:02 am

Prup, what a great idea-reading a book that you've read before...never heard of that. You must be like me-if I'm into a book I can keep myself reading alllll night.

Thanks for the idea. C.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:14 am

I sleep with a fan on low that's aimed away from me (all year round...even in the winter). I can't fall asleep if the house is too quiet. It's an old house and, just like old people, it snaps and cracks LOL.