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writes:Hi all, long time no post. Hopefully this will be appropriate for the site.Anyways, in the past week I seem to be having trouble sleeping. 3 nights ago I was awake for almost 36 hours which isn't normal for me, the nest night I fell asleep watching a DVD which is normal (plus the sleep had obviously caught up) and last night (26/3) I went to sleep around 12 midnight and then woke at around 2 feeling like every bone in my body needed to crack and then at 7am.In recent days I've been incredibly busy ad been sat at the laptop for sometimes up to 7 hours typing up important letters (specs and CVs) which has in turn, knackered me out but still I'm having trouble sleeping.Could it be that because I've not taken a rest for 3 days that my brain is still trying to work and I've suddenly stopped it? (I hope that was understandable)I'm a healthy eater and generally a healthy person who does a lot of walking, biking and by playing guitar, my wrists and fingers are exercised.So I'm just wondering, is there anything I can add to my diet that will help me sleep?Thanks :)P.s. For the next few days I'm going to be taking a rest from the computer to get 'clean' again so possibly, that could help? Reply to this Question
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reader, Peterk5699 +, writes (28 March 2008):
Peterk5699 is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thanks for the answers. (I know I said I was giving this thing a break =/ but I've only been on it for half an hour tonight.
My mum told me that it's likely my brain HAS gone into overdrive and needs a rest.
I slept well last night after ptting on my thunderstorm CD (If anyone does have slight sleeping problems, I would reccommend this cd as it's amazingly relaxing)
If I do continue having sleeping problems I'll take your medication advice (as a last resort though)
Thanks again :)
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reader, BigSis +, writes (28 March 2008):
 Hey Peter, i'm the resident insomniac of the board, nice to 'meet' you : o)
I don't think i'm the right person to answer your question here, i've tried every trick in the book, and none of them work for me.
In your case, it sounds to me as if you've lost your sleep pattern, and your brain 'IS' still working overtime.
Like you said in your postscript, you're taking a rest from the computer for a few days, and I believe that will definitely help. Oh...and a night hot soak in the bath before you go to bed should help too.
Other than that, i'm going to be totally useless in helping you. Sorry.
ps. Let me know if it works for you, maybe i'll follow your advice.
Sweet dreams hon.
BigSis xXx
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 March 2008): Some of this stuff that you typed I don't understand but-there are some natural remedies out there to help you sleep-sprays for your mouth (but they have alcohol in them) and tylenol pm caplets. You just need to get regular again with your sleep.
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reader, mrvica  +, writes (28 March 2008):
I kinda have sleeping problems too that just randomly came this month. But I've heard just drinking warm milk or tea can relax u and help u sleep better. I just try excersising right b4 bed so im more tired.
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