
Reply: why do i sleep all the time
Have you looked to see if the meds you're on for Bipolar Disorder might be making...
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Have you looked to see if the meds you're on for Bipolar Disorder might be making you more sleepy?
I'd definitely keep exploring it with your doctor.
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I'd definitely keep exploring it with your doctor.
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Reply: Sleep Deprived and Driving?
Just like the article says, I have a tougher time staying awake early in the...
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Just like the article says, I have a tougher time staying awake early in the morning than late at night.
I find the the best thing I can do is just stop, get out of the car and walk around a bit.
Naturally, I'll also drink my weight in caffeine!
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I find the the best thing I can do is just stop, get out of the car and walk around a bit.
Naturally, I'll also drink my weight in caffeine!
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Reply: To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
So, I have replied here before about my dreams in response to at least one other...
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So, I have replied here before about my dreams in response to at least one other member.
I do have some vivid regular dreams, but my most vivid dreams are nightmares. And, I suspect the reason is stress.
When my kids were small I'd often dream that something terrible happened to one of them and wake up crying.
Now, I still sometimes dream those types of things. But more often than not they are dreams in which something is trying to catch me, and I am running and running. Sometimes I wake up feeling like I haven't rested.
Other times I will dream that I am working, and wake up thinking, "Ugh, I was just dreaming and now I have to actually get up and work." hehe
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I do have some vivid regular dreams, but my most vivid dreams are nightmares. And, I suspect the reason is stress.
When my kids were small I'd often dream that something terrible happened to one of them and wake up crying.
Now, I still sometimes dream those types of things. But more often than not they are dreams in which something is trying to catch me, and I am running and running. Sometimes I wake up feeling like I haven't rested.
Other times I will dream that I am working, and wake up thinking, "Ugh, I was just dreaming and now I have to actually get up and work." hehe
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Reply: Vivid dreams and yelling or screaming.
Hey there, landlizard! Have you seen the doctor yet? I have chronic pain and...
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Hey there, landlizard!
Have you seen the doctor yet? I have chronic pain and allergies, and sleep is an elusive thing for me. My doc said that one of the reasons I dream so much and yell out in my sleep is anxiety and just the lack of hitting that deep stage of sleep for long enough.
I don't sleep walk, but I definitely mumble and yell out. My dreams are often about running from something or about something bad happening. I wake up crying or feeling panicked. I often am conscious at some point that I am dreaming and try to wake myself up.
I definitely feel for you, and I hope you are getting some relief.
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Have you seen the doctor yet? I have chronic pain and allergies, and sleep is an elusive thing for me. My doc said that one of the reasons I dream so much and yell out in my sleep is anxiety and just the lack of hitting that deep stage of sleep for long enough.
I don't sleep walk, but I definitely mumble and yell out. My dreams are often about running from something or about something bad happening. I wake up crying or feeling panicked. I often am conscious at some point that I am dreaming and try to wake myself up.
I definitely feel for you, and I hope you are getting some relief.
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Reply: Do You Make Your Bed?
I hope more people answer this one. I have to admit that I don't make my bed every...
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I hope more people answer this one. I have to admit that I don't make my bed every day. I am a neat sleeper, so if I am by myself all I have to do in the morning is pull the covers up and toss the pillows back on.
My husband, on the other hand, is a messy sleeper. He pulls the sheet out from the bottom, and half the time I get in bed after him at night, and he has completely turned the comforter at some odd angle so that I only have the tip left on my side. LOL.
Needless to say, making the bed after he's left for the day is a bit more challenging. I have chronic shoulder pain, so many times I just leave it as is.
However, not long ago I came across this blog article here on WebMD that suggests making your bed every day leads to a more sleep-inducing environment. Hmmm. Maybe I'll give it a try for a couple of weeks and see if I sleep better. Willing to try anything at this point.
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My husband, on the other hand, is a messy sleeper. He pulls the sheet out from the bottom, and half the time I get in bed after him at night, and he has completely turned the comforter at some odd angle so that I only have the tip left on my side. LOL.
Needless to say, making the bed after he's left for the day is a bit more challenging. I have chronic shoulder pain, so many times I just leave it as is.
However, not long ago I came across this blog article here on WebMD that suggests making your bed every day leads to a more sleep-inducing environment. Hmmm. Maybe I'll give it a try for a couple of weeks and see if I sleep better. Willing to try anything at this point.
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Reply: Your Dream Bedroom
My dream bedroom looks like it belongs in the breezy Caribbean. The floors are...
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My dream bedroom looks like it belongs in the breezy Caribbean.
The floors are lovely dark walnut with soft cotton rugs dashed around. The bed is a rice bed with mosquito netting hung like a canopy. Everything is lush shades of earthy greens and browns. And large windows and french doors open out onto nature.
There's a lovely ceiling fan whirring overhead.
The mattress is made of memory foam so I sink down into it with a smile.
There is no clutter and NO TV.
Heaven.
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The floors are lovely dark walnut with soft cotton rugs dashed around. The bed is a rice bed with mosquito netting hung like a canopy. Everything is lush shades of earthy greens and browns. And large windows and french doors open out onto nature.
There's a lovely ceiling fan whirring overhead.
The mattress is made of memory foam so I sink down into it with a smile.
There is no clutter and NO TV.
Heaven.
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Reply: Too Overstimulated To Sleep
I sometimes have a hard time shutting my mind down to get to sleep as well,...
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I sometimes have a hard time shutting my mind down to get to sleep as well, ispydork!
I found this slideshow here at WebMD that helped me a lot. Check it out -- http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-benefits-10/slideshow-sleep-tips.
For me, the biggest thing is relaxing about an hour before bed. I have a warm cup of decaf herbal tea and sometimes end the evening with a hot bath or shower right before I pull on my jammies and hit the sack.
I sometimes read, but I try not to do that RIGHT before I lay down. And, I also try not to work on my computer or watch TV an hour before bed. Gotta get in shut down mode.
I also have to have it dark to sleep. No glowing alarm clocks, etc.
Hope this helps.
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I found this slideshow here at WebMD that helped me a lot. Check it out -- http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-benefits-10/slideshow-sleep-tips.
For me, the biggest thing is relaxing about an hour before bed. I have a warm cup of decaf herbal tea and sometimes end the evening with a hot bath or shower right before I pull on my jammies and hit the sack.
I sometimes read, but I try not to do that RIGHT before I lay down. And, I also try not to work on my computer or watch TV an hour before bed. Gotta get in shut down mode.
I also have to have it dark to sleep. No glowing alarm clocks, etc.
Hope this helps.
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Reply: What Are Your Bedding Preferences?
Hi lost! Since you don't use sheets on your bed, I have to ask what you put down...
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Hi lost!
Since you don't use sheets on your bed, I have to ask what you put down to cover the mattress?
Curious to know as my son seems averse to sheets as well.
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Since you don't use sheets on your bed, I have to ask what you put down to cover the mattress?
Curious to know as my son seems averse to sheets as well.
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Reply: What Are Your Bedding Preferences?
I bought my daughter some bamboo sheets. I still prefer cotton, but they were...
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I bought my daughter some bamboo sheets. I still prefer cotton, but they were lovely and soft. 
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Reply: What Are Your Bedding Preferences?
The mattresses are upwards of $1500, depending on the size and brand. I have a...
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The mattresses are upwards of $1500, depending on the size and brand.
I have a topper that I bought at Target. It's a middle of the road version, and I spent $90 for it for my king bed. But, it's so much better than just the bare mattress. I have back and shoulder problems, so it makes a big difference.
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I have a topper that I bought at Target. It's a middle of the road version, and I spent $90 for it for my king bed. But, it's so much better than just the bare mattress. I have back and shoulder problems, so it makes a big difference.
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