Comments on: Guide to Better Sleep When You’re Stressed http://matadorlife.com/guide-to-better-sleep-when-youre-stressed/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:37:39 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: mason http://matadorlife.com/guide-to-better-sleep-when-youre-stressed/comment-page-1/#comment-3268 mason Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:49:28 +0000 http://matadorlife.com/?p=567#comment-3268 music has always been my favorite sleep inducer. instead of going to bed witht the tv on, i like to head to sleep with my ipod and a nice mix of relaxing songs. some of my favorite night time tunes include songs by Explosions in the Sky and Annuals. music has always been my favorite sleep inducer. instead of going to bed witht the tv on, i like to head to sleep with my ipod and a nice mix of relaxing songs.

some of my favorite night time tunes include songs by Explosions in the Sky and Annuals.

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]]> By: Meghan http://matadorlife.com/guide-to-better-sleep-when-youre-stressed/comment-page-1/#comment-2682 Meghan Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:28:14 +0000 http://matadorlife.com/?p=567#comment-2682 Eva, I agree completely that it's not a long-term solution, but when it's necessary, it's definitely necessary! Eva,
I agree completely that it’s not a long-term solution, but when it’s necessary, it’s definitely necessary!

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]]> By: Eva http://matadorlife.com/guide-to-better-sleep-when-youre-stressed/comment-page-1/#comment-2681 Eva Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:21:31 +0000 http://matadorlife.com/?p=567#comment-2681 Meghan and Christine - I've been known to pop a Benadryl in desperation, too, but I think we can agree meds aren't a sustainable long-term solution? Meghan and Christine – I’ve been known to pop a Benadryl in desperation, too, but I think we can agree meds aren’t a sustainable long-term solution?

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]]> By: Christine http://matadorlife.com/guide-to-better-sleep-when-youre-stressed/comment-page-1/#comment-2674 Christine Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:10:32 +0000 http://matadorlife.com/?p=567#comment-2674 Great points, Eva, esp. about the caffeine and sugar. Most people don't realize how much these effect their sleep, especially sugar. And for some people, caffeine even in the early afternoon throws off their circadian rhythm. I have to agree with Megan, though, in extreme cases. I've been lucky enough to only have occasional bouts of insomnia, the last one in which I pulled out my holistic box o' goodies: meditation, visualization, ear plugs, eye mask, breathing exercises, eating a banana (potassium calms the body and for me, the blood sugar drop can easily lead to sleep), massage, acupressure, valerian root. Nada. After three nights of this, I had to go the Tylenol PM route. I just had to. Great points, Eva, esp. about the caffeine and sugar. Most people don’t realize how much these effect their sleep, especially sugar. And for some people, caffeine even in the early afternoon throws off their circadian rhythm.

I have to agree with Megan, though, in extreme cases. I’ve been lucky enough to only have occasional bouts of insomnia, the last one in which I pulled out my holistic box o’ goodies: meditation, visualization, ear plugs, eye mask, breathing exercises, eating a banana (potassium calms the body and for me, the blood sugar drop can easily lead to sleep), massage, acupressure, valerian root. Nada. After three nights of this, I had to go the Tylenol PM route. I just had to.

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]]> By: San Francisco Wedding Photographer, Amanda http://matadorlife.com/guide-to-better-sleep-when-youre-stressed/comment-page-1/#comment-2671 San Francisco Wedding Photographer, Amanda Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:54:48 +0000 http://matadorlife.com/?p=567#comment-2671 Make a list of what you need to get done to get it out of your head. Writing the tasks down keeps them from bugging you. Make a list of what you need to get done to get it out of your head. Writing the tasks down keeps them from bugging you.

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]]> By: Meghan http://matadorlife.com/guide-to-better-sleep-when-youre-stressed/comment-page-1/#comment-2669 Meghan Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:45:36 +0000 http://matadorlife.com/?p=567#comment-2669 I agree with all of your tips, except the last one. When I lost my job at the end of the year, I lost my ability to fall asleep. Sleeping was never a problem with me prior to this huge stress inducer. After speaking with my doctor, she suggested benadryls to help in the mean time. For me, it helps, allowing me to not be overly stressed or tired in the morning. It may not be for you, but it is for me. I agree with all of your tips, except the last one. When I lost my job at the end of the year, I lost my ability to fall asleep. Sleeping was never a problem with me prior to this huge stress inducer. After speaking with my doctor, she suggested benadryls to help in the mean time. For me, it helps, allowing me to not be overly stressed or tired in the morning. It may not be for you, but it is for me.

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]]> By: Tim Patterson http://matadorlife.com/guide-to-better-sleep-when-youre-stressed/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Tim Patterson Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:24:09 +0000 http://matadorlife.com/?p=567#comment-223 Solid advice here. The franticness of modern society can rob us of peaceful, energizing, balancing sleep if we're not careful. I recommend getting some exercise through walking, yoga or, um, bedroom partner yoga, before sleep. Solid advice here. The franticness of modern society can rob us of peaceful, energizing, balancing sleep if we're not careful. I recommend getting some exercise through walking, yoga or, um, bedroom partner yoga, before sleep.

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