is a fucking gargantuan cunt.
I haven’t much to add to this nom except that I am just basically, almost reaching out, like some sad needy cunt, to any fellow cunters who have ever suffered from this bastard of an affliction.
Up until recently – I have never struggled to kip. Not even during the most turbulent periods of my life. Until now that is. And there’s fuck all stressful going on either.
My job and my family life can be as stressful as the next persons but it’s not like that’s anything new.
I suffered my first 3 day bout of total sleeplessness approximately a year ago and it has reoccurred on several occasions since.
I am currently in the middle of another sleepless period where I feel tired but at the same time feel like I could climb the walls or run a fucking marathon.
Went to see the GP recently and they prescribed some pretty heavy sedative/anti depressants which I very reluctantly tried, just to get some decent shut eye but the things made me feel like a zombie for the whole of the next day and then some.
Allied to that is the fact that as we’re only a small business – I can’t justify crying off sick for long periods over something as simple as a decent night’s kip and need to be on my A game.
Been doing a bit of running and other exercises to hopefully burn up some nervous energy.
I’m hoping this is just a phase and something that will pass.
First world problem I know and no doubt all in the mind – but Christ on a BMX – please just let me sleep.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Nominated by Herman Jelmet.
If everything else fails, there is one sure thing, it’s fucking dangerous but guaranteed.
Listen to Mark Drakeford.
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I’ve suffered with it all my adult life on or off. It is indeed a real cunt to live with. I sleep better now but still wake up feeling like Katie Prices vagina, old and tired.
I’ve been better the last few years but if I’m woken by the need for a piss during the night any chance of more sleep is ruined.
Insomnia is indeed a cunt.
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Sorry to hear this.
On a lighter note, try listening to a Diane Abbott speech. That should put you in a coma.
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My sister had isomnia, Herman.
Doctor gave her some pills called Zopiclone, and they worked.
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I’ve had Zopiclone they don’t work I overslept the next day. It’s not good long term.
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Always suffered with sleep, but not insomnia. Its just my body clock only allows sleep from the early hours of the morning. No need to worry now I’ve retired, just have to wait until I’m completely knackered, which is beginning to creep up on me now. I’ll probably start dosing shortly after sending this and probably help some of you lot into the bargain with this boring nonsense. zzzzzzzz.
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What also helps me is the wearing of wax ear plugs. Not only do they help when sleeping late with early risers making a noise, they help me to get off to sleep, by feeling what it may have felt like when in my mothers womb, all snug and protected.
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I suffer from it on and off myself. I find not worrying about it is the best thing, but on bad nights, I genuinely find this helps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btmjDyff6E8
Never get 8 houts though – 5 is my top limit.
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1.5 bottles of Aussie Chardonnay knock me out good and proper
Oh, and a super comfy mattress makes all the difference when you need to drop off again
Hope you find a solution soon
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Cammomile tea before bed is a good one.
No TV or looking at phone or computer screens for an hour before bed helps as well.
I try and go to bed blanking out work and reality but instead thinking of happy things like Corden being burnt at the stake, Zoe Ball being shot by a Thai firing squad following a bag mix up at Bangkok airport or Phillip Schofield being sent down for matters currently protected by a high court injunction. Stuff like that.
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Have you tried wearing an eye mask? I find it has helped me to sleep easily. Also having the windows open let’s in fresh air, a fan helps too. Imagining you are sleeping in a different place can help, like a submarine or a warm shelter in a snow drift.
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