HippY Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hey guys Since I moved to this country I have sleeping problems. No matter when I go to bed or how long I am sleeping I always wake up tired. The problem is that when I am tired my english is getting much worse and I barelly can communicate and sometimes I became ` brain dead`. I love to live here, so probably it is not psychological, but who may know. Any idea how sleep better and how fell asleep faster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showurcolours Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 It's probably is an entirely psychological problem, for example; being here for you may be exciting but at the same time you may miss your home. Try not to do any thinking when you are in bed, literally clear your mind of everything. Also, doing some basic exercise either before bed or during the day will really help you become tired and then it should be easier to sleep (deep sleep) which will make you feel more refreshed. Try that, let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 More exercise. If you have physically tired you will sleep WAY better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Where did you move from? What is your daily 'normal' sleep cycle? eg. Wake up at 7am, go to bed at 11pm. Also what do you usually do before you go to bed? I find that if I am on my computer/watching TV right before I go to bed it take my head a little time to 'switch off'. Maybe read a novel or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) If you always end up on here / the computer just before bed you need to download this program. I've forgotten what it's called and i'm on the downstairs computer but basically it adjusts the hue / temperature colour of your monitor depending on the time in the evening. At the moment I have a 24" LED monitor that absolute desecrates retinas as it's so bright, however this program dims the brightness the later it is at night, It adjusts itself throughout the seasons too so it will stay brighter over summer and darker over winter at night. It's helped me get to sleep SO much better as just before I log off (around 11.30pm) my eyes are adjusted to the darkness and I feel sleepy. I had problems before and this has worked wonders, also a new double memory foam mattress helped. As a test the other night at around midnight I closed the program just to see how much of a difference it made and it lit up my whole room and burned my eyes! It's even useful for people who can't sleep, I'd recommend it to anyone. This is it http://stereopsis.com/flux/ Edited November 29, 2012 by dann2707 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I have lots of sleep trouble, but these things made a big difference for me:Excercise. Can be as simple as walking to work or something. I try to spend at least half an hour a day walking somewhere.Stay in bed. Don't get up and read, don't post on facebook about how you can't sleep, don't even turn the lights on unless you need to go for a piss.Have set sleeping times. You need to sleep for about 8 hours, and you always need about half an hour to fall asleep, so try to allow 8.5 hours in bed.Drink lots of water. How much changes depending on your activity during the day, but I tend to find 1.5l minimum.Reduce sugar intake. Sugar is bad.Reduce caffeine intake. If I want a really good nights sleep, I avoid all sugar and caffeine during the day and that night I can't keep my eyes open.Keep your bedroom as tidy as you can. Personally I won't have electronic stuff in my bedroom apart from my phone. No telly or anything, then there are fewer distractions to watch telly or go on the internet if the tools aren't there. Tidying the bedroom generally seems to also help calm my mind down before getting in bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Get a good matress, duck down duvet and pillows, 300+ tpi cotton sheets and a duvet thats oversized (king size duvet on a double bed). Shit is mad comfy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I was constantly tired, the reason for that I think was the lack of a challenge in my life. The problem started apeparing after I finished uni, my job generally isn't challenging, doesn't require me to have to go to work (I work at home) and there's little stress involved. I've found that going to bed late (like 1-3am) isn't necessarily good. I find that the later the hours I go to bed, the worse my sleep is and the longer it takes me to fall asleep. In my case there's nothing that makes me have to get up early in the morning but I feel considerably better if I go to bed at midnight and get up at 8am, rather than 10am. Working out a lot also helps battle this feeling. Perhaps stretch in the morning, go jogging. And in the evening do something that requires a lot of physical effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Bash the bishop. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 In related notes, is it bad that I sleep about 4 hours a night? I feel fine for it (better then if I sleep loads in some cases), do manual labour all day and still have energy to go out at night or do other freelance work at night etc. I'm generally still a pretty lively person who likes to bounce off the walls. But is it bad for me in any other way then the day to day effects someone might feel (which I don't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showurcolours Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 In related notes, is it bad that I sleep about 4 hours a night? I feel fine for it (better then if I sleep loads in some cases), do manual labour all day and still have energy to go out at night or do other freelance work at night etc. I'm generally still a pretty lively person who likes to bounce off the walls. But is it bad for me in any other way then the day to day effects someone might feel (which I don't). Some people might tell you yes, but in all honesty if depends on the quality of the sleep. From the sounds of it, your sleep quality is fine and you've adjusted to 4 hours. I wouldn't worry too much about it until you start to age a bit more (no idea how old you are now). It's pretty much fine, although some people wouldn't recommend long distance driving and all. Personally, I think you're fine for a few more years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Biggest mistake a lot of people make is sleeping with a light, tv, or phone on etc. Really stops you from going from REM sleep to your deep sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g1nge@trials Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Bash the bishop. surprised this didnt come up sooner haha not going to lie its what i do and i sleep like a baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 surprised this didnt come up sooner haha not going to lie its what i do and i sleep like a baby I shouldn't have skimmed the second sentence. In related notes, is it bad that I sleep about 4 hours a night? I feel fine for it (better then if I sleep loads in some cases), do manual labour all day and still have energy to go out at night or do other freelance work at night etc. I'm generally still a pretty lively person who likes to bounce off the walls. But is it bad for me in any other way then the day to day effects someone might feel (which I don't). Maggie Thatcher slept on 4 hours sleep a night, and she ran the country! I'm not going to comment on how good of a job she did, but you know what I'm getting at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 You can adapt to 4 hours a night, but I've read studies that suggest that if you go below 6 hours, your chances of heart disease increase massively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Biggest mistake a lot of people make is sleeping with a light, tv, or phone on etc. Really stops you from going from REM sleep to your deep sleep. My family has a hallway light on, light comes under my door. My phone is turned off before I sleep, and sometimes I go to sleep with the tv brightness on dark and set to turn off after 30 minutes. Is any of this bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showurcolours Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 My family has a hallway light on, light comes under my door. My phone is turned off before I sleep, and sometimes I go to sleep with the tv brightness on dark and set to turn off after 30 minutes. Is any of this bad? what you failed to mention is your normally awake at 2am ;D It's not bad, if you can sleep like it then sleep like it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgnoseat Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 You can adapt to 4 hours a night, but I've read studies that suggest that if you go below 6 hours, your chances of heart disease increase massively. Really? I've had trouble sleeping all my life, I sleep 5 hours on a good day. And I've been diagnosed with a hearth rythm disorder recently. Hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 @showurcolours My mind is in this country, but I left my heart back there :/ I always walk 2 hours per day, but I just finished my bike, it should be better now! Try not to think: When i am in bed/shower my brain starts up fully. Sometimes it is like i am dreaming before i sleep! @andrew I am from Hungary, CET+1, jetlag does not counts i usually go to bed around 12pm and wake up at 7.30 am. Even if i am in bed at 10pm i do not fall asleep before 12pm I usually watch a movie/Vlog on computer, or fixing an xbox @Muel i will try it out Dann, thank you for the program, i will se how much does it help for me! Thank you everyone for helping me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Really? I've had trouble sleeping all my life, I sleep 5 hours on a good day. And I've been diagnosed with a hearth rythm disorder recently. Hmmm Yarp. http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1868406,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Lose the movies right before bed, they'll stimulate your brain. Best thing would be to read a book or something then turn the light out and just sit in the darkness for a while. Your body naturally reacts to the dark which should tell it that it's time for rest and to switch off, that's what I was advised by a doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 a good curry, half a bottle of jack daniels, and a fettle down below. gets me a good 9 hours every friday night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 cant belive no one has mentioned cannabis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Prolonged regular usage of cannabis results in a tendency to wear aluminium foil headgear and preach about the illuminati. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I can't really fall asleep without listening to a podcast. Stops my mind wondering if I hear people talking about really basic things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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