I get these alot. and since theres not a whole lot of options on what to do,, i guess just terrorize the threads and listen to music. How do you deal with them?

Relaxation technique that I learned a few years ago. Works great for beating insomnia.

I go have a poop!!!

Ask OrangeCat. He's up all the time. lol

listen to music or i play in the threads .....

lay there staring at the blank silling...until i cant stand it....listen to music...drawl.....play on threads....usually wait till i watch the sun rise..then go to sleep

I'll typically have a glass or two of wine before i turn in for th evening. That, or I'll play some guitar- there's nothing like playing some lonely blues to lull yourself into sleep.

I don't suffer from that nor do I have any problems sleeping,,BUT
I do have some kind of unnatural nak for PUTTING WOMEN TO SLEEP WHILE TALKING TO ME ON THE PHONE.......

i knew you was a wine-o !

A blues guitar-playing wino at that!

well that is easy.. Switch off your brain and just listen to your heartbeat.. breath in and out slowly ..nothing more and concentrate on your breathing... ZZzzzz

somtimes ill play the piano....sing a little.....soothing..

oh !! and when a thought or problem kicks in.. kick it out quickly and concentrate on your breathing again.. ZZZzzzz

just listen to slim whittman ....

or pachebel with the sound of the seashore.. always works x

HAVE A BEDTIME ROUTINE
Two hours before bed:
Have Camomile tea,or warm milk,and a bannana, or nibble a little turkey, or a cup of oat cereal for a bedtime snack.

Floss & Brush your teeth with a mild flavor paste. Use and alcohol free mouthwash.

Take your night-time medications.

Collect what you will need for the next morning if you plan to leave the house.

An hour before bed:

Turn off the computer and TV and lower the lights. If you have a soothing CD turn it on low.

Take off your day time garments and put on comfortable night clothes or a robe to prevent being cold.

Brush your hair slowly and gently.
Massage your hands and feet with lavendar lotion.

If you have LED lights or instant-on unplug the lights because some background noises still tend to alert the brain.

If you need a darker room and exterior lights light up your room install room darkening shades. Shower curtains or blankets are cheap alternatives and also insulate out noise and drafts.

If you are feeling jittery late at night it is possible you have to be more dilligent about changeing the air filters on your furnace/AC and when it kicks on it pumps dust and allergins into your home.

Replaceing your pillows annually and bagging your mattress can also reduce allergens which will make you feel restless.

The other is it can take up to 18 hours for caffine to clear your system. It is really tough getting it out of your system but it can greatly reduce the quality of your sleep.

As can be being over weight. Which tends to make apnea worse. And back pain.

Under treated Depression is a major reason for poor sleep.

many things to do.

clean
research
read
play online
take a bubbly bathe
watch tv
jam to some music.

dont worry about sleep and it will jsut come

and if he doesn't come...you are insomniac

insomnia has different types.

inability to fall asleep easily.
inability to stay asleep
inability to fll back alseep once awoken

a person has to eventually sleep..unless they are a bot