Originally posted by princessleahI have been one acquainted with the night.
its 4:45 am in chicago right now and for the 2nd night in a row i cant sleep.....
I have walked out in rain - and back in rain.
I have outwalked the furthest city light.
I have looked down the saddest city lane.
I have passed by the watchman on his beat
And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.
I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet
When far away an interrupted cry
Came over houses from another street,
But not to call me back or say good-bye;
And further still at an unearthly height,
O luminary clock against the sky
Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right.
I have been one acquainted with the night.
Robert Frost
no hes not supposed to be there, we think he is there because the timer for the lights in the hallways was broke in the basement, my grandma used to live down there until she moved into the nursing hom for awhile, so it has been empty ..its pretty freaky sun is rising over here, i think im gonna try and sleep now
once in my old flat, the one above was always empty and suddenly someoneat night was moving around and coffing a lot. we thought it was a burglar or a junkie, so we called the cops, who rocked up with 4 cars and nearly kicked the door down
Turned out he was the legal tenant, a Member of Parliament, and we had only been in our flat for a few weeks while Parliament wasn't in session, so we thought the flat was empty. he came back when parliament started up again.
It was all very emabrassing.
If you're worried about this guy, call the police
Originally posted by knightwestAlcohol will not help you sleep.
Alc or weed will help you sleep, but you'll risk becoming dependent on it. i've seen it happen and it sucks.
What so you mean there's someone in the apartment below you. is he not supposed to be there?
You may fall asleep faster, but your sleep will be light and disturbed.
Caffeine doesn't linger too long in the bloodstream.
Basically, if you stop drinking caffeine 4 hours before bedtime, it won't influence your sleep.
If you need a nap, make sure you are out of your bed by 15:00, because then the nap won't influence your nightly rest.
Go to bed later and get up earlier for 2 weeks running. Try to maintain the same times each day. Most people will adjust (I didn't...boo hoo hoo).
Originally posted by KneverKnighti go to bed and think too much - i need to think (and act) first, to get it out of my brain.
I've had no caffeine for two days, still I can't sleep.
I think I'll take up brandy.
I'll be a well-rested lush.😴
camomile tea or alcohol makes me go to sleep - but i always wake up a few hours later, so they are of no use except in emergency sleep scenarios.
having a very good alarm clock, so that i know i do not need to monitor my get up time, helps me relax.
as i get older my sleep seems more disturbed - maybe we should become younger!
this sounds fairly sensible: (wikipedia)
'Approaches to sleeping better
There are numerous non-pharmacological approaches to improve falling and staying asleep. Doctors and health professionals may suggest any of the following, depending on the type of sleep disruption, the person's situation and sleep needs. These are only suggestions, however, and may be changed, modified, combined, or ignored depending on the person's needs and conditions.
Setting a quiet time approximately 30 minutes before bedtime - no computer, television, video games, office work, housework, or other stressful, dutiful, or mentally stimulating activities - can slow down the metabolic rate.
Avoid using the bed for activities other than sleep (to maintain an association between getting into bed and resting).
Reading or other light mental activity often works.
If one cannot sleep in bed, getting up to do some quiet activity or slowly walk around until feeling tired may help. This only works for some people and increases restlessness in others.
Some illicit drugs such as Cocaine, as well as some prescription medications such as Ritalin, are stimulants and can severely affect your sleep.
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and beverages containing stimulants such as caffeine should be avoided as they may cause restlessness. Warm milk can help relax one's nervous system and induce drowsiness.
A light evening meal is preferred by health experts over a large dinner. Abdominal discomfort and nausea may occur during sleep if large amounts of food or drink are consumed just before sleep. Eating just before bedtime may also increase weight gain. Drinking a lot of water in the hours before sleep will likely cause one to interrupt one's sleep and it may be advisable to empty one's bladder before bedtime.
Vigorous physical activity and exercise just before bedtime may affect sleeplessness.
Excessive stress and worrying can interfere with sleep.
Some medications (e.g. glucocorticoids) may cause sleeping problems.
Make sure one's sleeping position or posture is comfortable and provides enough support. "