For the Night Owls

Albus_Scope
Albus_Scope Posts: 11,423 Scope Online Community Coordinator
in Coffee lounge

As I've seen some of you on the community late at night, I thought I'd make a thread so you can all chat to each other if the Sandman decides not to visit you. :) 


Anyone else have issues going to or staying asleep? Anyone have any remedies for insomnia?

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 11,423 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Going to tag @Ada here, just so she knows it's here. :)
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 15,415 Championing
    Yeah I struggle falling asleep 
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 7,204 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    This is such a nice idea :) 

    If I'm struggling to sleep I sometimes use YouTube sleep meditation videos. I just leave them running on my phone beside me at the lowest volume that I can. They don't always work, but it's nice and relaxing and I find it's better to listen to something than lie awake thinking. If you do a quick search on YouTube, there are lots of them available. Boring bedtime stories for adults can be pretty good as well!

    Sending sleepy vibes to you all tonight, hope you manage to get some shut-eye, or at least enjoy the night-time chats!
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 11,423 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    I'm a huge fan of just having an hour long YouTube documentary on when I try to sleep.  As long as there's no loud bangs or crashes, just someone with a relaxing voice talking can really help, you're totally right. 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,214 Championing
    edited October 2023
    I've added a couple of games for all night owls: https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/111433/counting-sheep-game-are-admin-awake?   (We're obviously going to have to do something with Albus! :))
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 11,423 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Haha, sorry @chiarieds, I'll be logging off for the evening soon.  But I'm in all day tomorrow, so watch out!  :D 
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 11,423 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Yes @Ada I found Amitriptyline stops having the snoozy effects after a fair while on them.  I was on them years back and I'm back on them again now, luckily they currently make me sleepy enough to eventually drift off.  Is your GP not able to advise on some other suggestions for sleep aids?  We of course can't give any medical advice. 

    I couldn't listen to audiobooks to try and sleep, I was always too focused on the story so I'd just stay awake.  :s
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,214 Championing
    You're very welcome @Ada :)
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,214 Championing
    edited October 2023
    I often recommend trying diaphragmatic/abdominal breathing; something we should all do anyway. Watch a baby/infant breathing, & they automatically do this. As adults, we almost have to relearn this. What this link doesn't say is that this helps reduce stress, &/pain, & aids relaxation. I use this all the time, but am especially mindful about thinking about my breathing as I try to go to sleep, just eventually letting my breathing rate slow (I don't count my breaths as I find that counterproductive). It's a good idea to practice this during the day to get the hang of it before trying to do so when hoping to go to sleep. Then you can practice this in any position that's comfortable to you, lying on your back or side, etc. (a pillow under your knees isn't needed).
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,129 Championing
    I come off the internet and  put on a documentary on my tablet, I never get to the end 
  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Online Community Member Posts: 1,054 Championing
    I'm up until 2am +, go to bed & read for a while, until I'm sleepy. Never asleep for long as the pain gets too much & I have to turn every 20 odd minutes. I normally get 3-4 hours broken sleep. Used to it now, it's how it is.  

  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Online Community Member Posts: 1,054 Championing
    Yep!
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Sorry to hear you didn't get much sleep @Ada Which podcasts did you end up listening to?
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Yeah I like the true crime ones too. I usually listen to Unsolved Murders on Spotify :)
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,129 Championing
    Sorry but once I go I don't wake up till 7 hours later 

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