sleeping issues

sarack · January 2012

so it's nearing the time that bed should be beckoning me. i haven't been able to sleep for like the past 2 weeks.. which coincides with when i started back in the gym. i usually am so exhausted from working out and now, i can't sleep.

anyone else? is it this time of year? are there over the counter sleeping meds? i'm seriously considering them.. or some herbal tea or something? i need help! i don't want to get sick and i want to continue working out.

also- i know i'm a pw but f, seattle nest is not on it lately. wth, ladies.

karimychel · January 2012

My old trainer would tell me not to work out before bed because it wakes your body up. The few times I had to - I would take a warm shower to try to fall asleep.

If you don't have other options - I on occasion drink Sleepy Time Tea. You can find it at any grocery store.

sarack · January 2012

i work out at 5am and 4pm. same as always. actually, i think i used to work out later sometimes..anyway, thanks for the rec on the sleepy time tea.

therickson · January 2012

I take melatonin... I think it is a little better than some sleep meds (not as strong?) Just check for drug interactions

sarack · January 2012

therickson:
I take melatonin... I think it is a little better than some sleep meds (not as strong?) Just check for drug interactions

and this is otc? are you suggesting it would make my bcp inactive? lol.

jennlin · January 2012

if i need to sleep, but can't, i self-service....puts me right to bed

sarack · January 2012

jennlin:
if i need to sleep, but can't, i self-service....puts me right to bed

not an option for me this week.

jennlin · January 2012

sarack:
jennlin:
if i need to sleep, but can't, i self-service....puts me right to bed
not an option for me this week.

grab a towel, and your hands are washable. ew, but sometimes it's necessary.

sarack · January 2012

jennlin:

sarack:
jennlin:
if i need to sleep, but can't, i self-service....puts me right to bed
not an option for me this week.

grab a towel, and your hands are washable. ew, but sometimes it's necessary.

lol. ew is right.

therickson · January 2012

sarack:
therickson:
I take melatonin... I think it is a little better than some sleep meds (not as strong?) Just check for drug interactions

and this is otc? are you suggesting it would make my bcp inactive? lol.

Haha no, but it is natural and I am not sure if it is regulated by the FDA... Sorry, being a nerd!

CDMay2006 · January 2012

sarack:
therickson:
I take melatonin... I think it is a little better than some sleep meds (not as strong?) Just check for drug interactions =
and this is otc? are you suggesting it would make my bcp inactive? lol.

Check a supplements store or the vitamins/supplements section of the store. A friend took it with another supplement (theanine, i think?) and said it worked wonders.

Rescue Sleep is helpful for me when i have trouble falling asleep.
http://www.rescuesleep.com/home/default.asp

amandasw · January 2012

therickson:
sarack:
therickson:
I take melatonin... I think it is a little better than some sleep meds (not as strong?) Just check for drug interactions

and this is otc? are you suggesting it would make my bcp inactive? lol.

Haha no, but it is natural and I am not sure if it is regulated by the FDA... Sorry, being a nerd!

H has mentioned melatonin before in a discussion with someone and said it's pretty much the most benign drug ever because it's something your body makes naturally to go to sleep, this is just adding a little extra. There are pretty much no side effects, you can't get addicted etc. It's even safe for kids (rare circumstances). At least that's my understanding!

jennlin · January 2012

LegalBritt:
jennlin:

sarack:
jennlin:
if i need to sleep, but can't, i self-service....puts me right to bed
not an option for me this week.

grab a towel, and your hands are washable. ew, but sometimes it's necessary.

Haha, ahhh. Me and Jennlin. We think alike. I was going to suggest this. Self servicing cures a multitude of maladies...sleeplessness, cramps, headaches...

Angel

therickson · January 2012

amandasw:
therickson:
sarack:
therickson:
I take melatonin... I think it is a little better than some sleep meds (not as strong?) Just check for drug interactions

and this is otc? are you suggesting it would make my bcp inactive? lol.

Haha no, but it is natural and I am not sure if it is regulated by the FDA... Sorry, being a nerd!
H has mentioned melatonin before in a discussion with someone and said it's pretty much the most benign drug ever because it's something your body makes naturally to go to sleep, this is just adding a little extra. There are pretty much no side effects, you can't get addicted etc. It's even safe for kids (rare circumstances). At least that's my understanding!

This is why I take it... I have NEVER slept well (used to be up until 3am when I was ~7) So I don't want to take anything really strong or addictive.

CDMay2006 · January 2012

sarack:
also- i know i'm a pw but f, seattle nest is not on it lately. wth, ladies.

???

jennlin · January 2012

CDMay2006:
sarack:
also- i know i'm a pw but f, seattle nest is not on it lately. wth, ladies.
???

??? is correct. she's crazy, so i just ignore her. let the crazy lady talk

sarack · January 2012

CDMay2006:
sarack:
also- i know i'm a pw but f, seattle nest is not on it lately. wth, ladies.
???

lol. when i wrote this no one was on!!

sarack · January 2012

jennlin:

CDMay2006:
sarack:
also- i know i'm a pw but f, seattle nest is not on it lately. wth, ladies.
???

??? is correct. she's crazy, so i just ignore her. let the crazy lady talk

lol. i am crazy.

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