Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 I'm under a lot of stress right now, so I've been having dreadful nightmares and trouble sleeping. Any suggestions for anyhing I can do, either to help me sleep at night or to help me stay awake in the day? So far, I've had no luck with rescue remedy, coffea cruda, valerian/hops/skullcap, or cups of warm milk (dairy or otherwise). Sandra, mom to Eva and Raffi (who both sleep better than I do!) - A friend of mine who sells Mayawraps online has a coupon code to save $5, so if anyone was trying to decide if they want one or not, now's a great time to buy one. Email me privately if you're interested! My Blog (under construction!) http://ool.wd1.net/saplings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2002 Report Share Posted June 24, 2002 4 mg of melatonin in the morning for me seems to even out my sleep patterns. I've been doing it for about 6 mos. Usually I'm asleep in 2-5 minutes. Once or twice a month, it might take 30-60 minutes. Good luck. Dave Sandra Mort [sandra.mort] Friday, June 21, 2002 8:26 PM Exhausted I'm under a lot of stress right now, so I've been having dreadful nightmares and trouble sleeping. Any suggestions for anyhing I can do, either to help me sleep at night or to help me stay awake in the day? So far, I've had no luck with rescue remedy, coffea cruda, valerian/hops/skullcap, or cups of warm milk (dairy or otherwise). Sandra, mom to Eva and Raffi (who both sleep better than I do!) - A friend of mine who sells Mayawraps online has a coupon code to save $5, so if anyone was trying to decide if they want one or not, now's a great time to buy one. Email me privately if you're interested! My Blog (under construction!) http://ool.wd1.net/saplings For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2002 Report Share Posted June 24, 2002 , " Sandra Mort " <sandra.mort@o...> wrote: > I'm under a lot of stress right now, so I've been having dreadful nightmares > and trouble sleeping. Any suggestions for anyhing I can do, either to help > me sleep at night or to help me stay awake in the day? Not much by way of advice, but lots of sympathy coming your way, Sandra. I hope things improve for you. Personally, I find conjugal relations to be the best soporific around ;-). Unless, of course, DH is responsible for the stress in the first place ... good luck! Be well, Hadass in Winnipeg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 Thanks! You're not the first person to suggest melatonin. Unfortunately, I've read that it's contraindicated with immune suppressed people So I need to keep looking... Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 ROTFLPIMP!!!!! You have two and a half kids and still find time?!?!? Sandra > Personally, I find conjugal relations to be the best soporific around > ;-). Unless, of course, DH is responsible for the stress in the first > place ... good luck! > > Be well, Hadass in Winnipeg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 , " Sandra Mort " <sandra.mort@o...> wrote: > ROTFLPIMP!!!!! > > You have two and a half kids and still find time?!?!? > I just regretfully cut short my e-mail/ sessions on occasion ... 8-) It's all a matter of priorities. Be well, Hadass in Winnipeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2002 Report Share Posted June 27, 2002 Aromatherapy might help...just make sure to buy good quality oils. Even if it doesn't help you sleep, at least your place will smell great. :)Madeline > " Sandra Mort " <sandra.mort > > > Exhausted >Fri, 21 Jun 2002 23:25:45 -0400 > >I'm under a lot of stress right now, so I've been having dreadful >nightmares >and trouble sleeping. Any suggestions for anyhing I can do, either to help >me sleep at night or to help me stay awake in the day? So far, I've had no >luck with rescue remedy, coffea cruda, valerian/hops/skullcap, or cups of >warm milk (dairy or otherwise). > >Sandra, mom to Eva and Raffi (who both sleep better than I do!) >- >A friend of mine who sells Mayawraps online has a coupon code to save $5, >so >if anyone was trying to decide if they want one or not, now's a great time >to buy one. Email me privately if you're interested! > >My Blog (under construction!) http://ool.wd1.net/saplings > > _______________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 Aromatherapy, what a great idea! Other than lavendar, which I hate, what do you recommend? Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 *Falling out of the chair laughing* I think we have different priorities -Sandra > I just regretfully cut short my e-mail/ sessions on > occasion ... > 8-) > It's all a matter of priorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 In a message dated 6/28/2002 6:32:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, sandra.mort writes: > Aromatherapy, what a great idea! Other than lavendar, which I hate, what do > you recommend? > Lemon balm is supposed to be relaxing. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2002 Report Share Posted July 1, 2002 I no longer have the original post, so forgive me if I've remembered incorrectly.... If the person who posted as " exhausted " is a nursing mother, have your thyroid checked. Pregnancy does have a tendency to wreck havoc on the hormonal system, and thyroid problems are known to hit a few months *after* birth. Liz (speaking from experience) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 Sandra Oils that are reputed to reduce anxiety and/or tension are Roman Chamomile (may cause recation in people with hay fever) which is good for insommnia and relaxing muscles. Mix a few drops of oil (try 7) with 1 tsp of carrier oil (grapeseed, apricot, sweet almond, etc. -in a pinch, I sometimes use olive oil though I don't know what aromatherapists would say about this!) and pour in bath before bed; Marjoram (do not use in pregnancy, use only in low dosage, do not use with low blood pressure) which is very sedating and often used in massage; Sandalwood which eases tension and anxiety and brings comfort to those in difficult circumstances. Use in baths like Roman Chamomile or in massage, or oil burner/diffuser. Grapefruit is cheering, use it in a room spray. Or try bergamot in a room diffuser (or a few drops in a pot of water on low on the stove). Lemon (phototoxic and may irritate sensitive skin) and/or Basil (avoid during pregnancy, do not use in bath, may irritate sensitive skin, use only in low dosage) help clear the mind and are stimulating/refreshing. This is total novice knowledge here so I really recommend that you check with a certified aromatherapist. In my less than urban location there is a great woman who chats with you and then gives you her recommendation for free, the cost of the oils varies greatly. She also does a professional consultation and follow-up for 40$. I'm sure there's an aromatherapist in your area. If you don't see an aromatherapist, at least make sure you research contraindications/side-effects of oils before using them. (I included the most common cautions for each oil but I am not an expert! Also, be careful with kids (and pets). Ingesting these oils can be fatal and they don't always have child safety caps. I keep mine in a box my son has great difficulty getting into on a shelf he can't reach...just to be safe. A reputable brand of essential oils is Ashbury, imo, but there are others. Some oils are not pure and some companies harvest their oils in a less than environmentally responsible way and then sell the oil at a lower price, not that I want to 'preach', but just so you know. And, on a side note, yoga helps me. I haven't had the time or money to take classes as I would like but I was given a 10$ video calld A.M. Yoga for Beginners which is just a basic stretch video with some relaxation exercises thrown in. I had a bad experience with a yoga video during my pregnancy (hurt my back) so I never try videos anymore but this one is so basic, I'm not worried about it. And, only 20 mins from start to finish which is about all the time I have! There is a P.M. Yoga for Beginners video that might be better for you but I haven't tried it. HTH, :)Madeline > " Sandra Mort " <sandra.mort > > >Re: Exhausted >Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:39:40 -0400 > >Aromatherapy, what a great idea! Other than lavendar, which I hate, what >do >you recommend? >Sandra > > _______________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 (I was the one who posted) Oh absolutely. But if it's clearly a case of not sleeping enough, that's probably not necessary. Thanks anyway! Sandra, who had a blissful 12 hour sleep on Monday night (interrupted to nurse, of course, but STILL) and feels like a million bucks! > If the person who posted as " exhausted " is a nursing mother, have your > thyroid checked. Pregnancy does have a tendency to wreck havoc on the > hormonal system, and thyroid problems are known to hit a few months > *after* birth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2002 Report Share Posted July 4, 2002 In a message dated 7/3/2002 9:47:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, madeline_killian writes: > There is a P.M. Yoga for Beginners video that might be > better for you but I haven't tried it. > I have this video. It was recommended by a yoga instructor I was taking classes with. It is very easy to follow and relaxing. Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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