I used to have insomnia. I found it helped to keep a little book on vector calculus by my bedside. If I couldn't get to sleep I'd read through a proof of something, switch off the light, and try to go through the proof in my mind, and off to sleep I went.

If vector calculus doesn't work for you, something else might.

I sympathize, buddy. I used to suffer from it for weeks at a time. It was ROUGH! No real problems anymore, because if I can't sleep I just take it easy the next day... maybe you need someone right next to you  

I agree!!! Sucks is not a strong enough word for it.  There were nights I would still be awake at 4 am and needing to open the doors at the daycare at 7.  Facing a room full of 5 to 10 year olds under those circumstances...let's just say NOT GOOD and move on.

I found a melatonin supplement helped.

Insomnia does suck.   

And the longer it goes on, the longer you worry about it, the worse it gets. 

I found that buying (don't laugh) a Baby Einstein Lullaby DVD for the bedroom helped. A. Lot!

Something about the soft music, gentle pictures, soft lighting worked to help me sleep.

Good luck! 

I can sleep when I finally actually go to bed, but my problem is I want to stay up all night because there are so many things I like doing, especially writing. I don't want to waste time sleeping! But the odd time it does happen that I can't sleep, I put on a relaxation tape or CD (there are a lot of good ones on YouTube) and they lull me right off in a few minutes.

I run a small fan at night, and the white noise helps....

Hey there JayT.

How's the insomnia?  Has it started to pass yet?

Have you been able to rest?

I hope it's better 

Just now, mollyhousemouse said:

Hey there JayT.

 

How's the insomnia?  Has it started to pass yet?

Have you been able to rest?

 

I hope it's better 

Not at all.....I'm up most of the night, unable to sleep. So, I sleep when I can. Mostly, on the way to and from work and maybe a nap when I get home.

Just now, JayT said:

Not at all.....I'm up most of the night, unable to sleep. So, I sleep when I can. Mostly, on the way to and from work and maybe a nap when I get home.

Aww, hon.

I'm sorry to hear that.  

I hope it resolves soon.

19 minutes ago, JayT said:

Not at all.....I'm up most of the night, unable to sleep. So, I sleep when I can. Mostly, on the way to and from work and maybe a nap when I get home.

So sorry, buddy. I wish I could rock you to sleep, stroke your hair, whisper what a good boy you were... hey, it always worked for my kids  

33 minutes ago, Headstall said:

So sorry, buddy. I wish I could rock you to sleep, stroke your hair, whisper what a good boy you were... hey, it always worked for my kids  

Awww thank you Poppa Gary

A long walk, minimum of half an hour--try to clear your head while walking--then straight to bed. This depends on where you live of course, probably not a good idea to walk around some neighborhoods late at night. I've lived in places where insomnia would be a healthier option, but if you can, walking always helps and is good exercise too, although I'm no health freak.