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[geminigirl]

Stress--->difficulty sleeping
Lack of sleep----->stress over not getting enough sleep.

This Sux0rs.

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[mittelbar.livejournal.com]

Suck.

To fix that, I generally take valerian and ibuprofen, lie on my tummy, and breathe as deeply and slowly as I can. I bet your formula is completely different, and works about as well. :-/

[geminigirl]

Melatonin is my friend. Unfortunately, I don't like to depend too much on it or it becomes hard to sleep without it.

[yix.livejournal.com]

I'm so right there with you.

[elynne.livejournal.com]

I used to have that problem really badly, to the point where I had constant insomnia. Eventually, I learned how to relax my body, and find something interesting to think about that had nothing to do with the sleep stress. It still works, though I can't explain exactly how. I also try meditating sometimes, which most often sends me to sleep. :]

[mistdog.livejournal.com]

Yes, I get into that cycle sometimes. Particularly when lack of sleep affects my work which is an extra source of stree which prevents...

I avoid popping pills as much as possible (probably past the point of good sense, eg not taking an analgesic for a headache because it's "not bad enough"), but I did find prescribed sleeping tablets worked wonders. Far from getting addicted, I find that when I get into this sleep v stress cycle, just taking them for 1 or 2 nights is enough to break the cycle - after just a bit of really good sleep, I perform better during the day and so can sleep more easily. I think it's breaking the cycle that's the important thing, however you do it.

[danger-chick.livejournal.com]

I have a book on experimental astrophysics that always works for me....

[geminigirl]

You always have the most helpful suggestions.

[messyjessy.livejournal.com]

Ugh! What a vicious cycle. I hope you can get some sleep tonight.