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mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
November 13 2011 18:42 GMT
#1
Not being able to sleep is a ponderous burden.

One wishes to descend into the dream world, but is met by vicious guards: flying, pecking thoughts, denying all entry.

It is impossible.

To be entirely fatigued but completely restless is an annoying conundrum, a paradoxical oxymoron.

Incessantly turning about, attempting to discover a more relaxed position in hopes of better beckoning long desired slumber.

But nay, it is impossible. One surrenders, leaves the tortuous, flat hell that some use for pleasure.

A dimly lit screen subtly calls, and the insomniac pours his mind onto a blank page, vicariously beating out all stray and direct thoughts.

The resulting effect is negligible. The war continues.




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if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
SnetteL
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Belgium473 Posts
November 13 2011 18:53 GMT
#2
How is it an oxymoron though?
If it's that bad you might consider getting medication for it.
Caps lock is cruise control for cool.
Kamais_Ookin
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada4218 Posts
November 13 2011 19:07 GMT
#3
I wish I had insomnia, then I could have a lot more time finishing my mountain of homework and extra practice in SC2.
I <3 Plexa.
Torenhire
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States11681 Posts
November 13 2011 19:13 GMT
#4
On November 14 2011 04:07 Kamais_Ookin wrote:
I wish I had insomnia, then I could have a lot more time finishing my mountain of homework and extra practice in SC2.


No you don't, I have it pretty bad off and on as well, and it's not like.. "oh I can't sleep"

It's like...my body is asleep but my brain isn't. Your body is in shut-down mode and all you want is to just close your eyes and fall asleep but it never comes TT
SirJolt: Well maybe if you weren't so big and stupid, it wouldn't have hit you.
Paraclete
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States100 Posts
November 13 2011 19:21 GMT
#5
On November 14 2011 03:53 SnetteL wrote:
How is it an oxymoron though?
If it's that bad you might consider getting medication for it.


I'm pretty sure its an oxymoron because he's "entirely fatigued but completely restless"
garlicface
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada4196 Posts
November 13 2011 19:27 GMT
#6
On November 14 2011 04:21 Paraclete wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2011 03:53 SnetteL wrote:
How is it an oxymoron though?
If it's that bad you might consider getting medication for it.


I'm pretty sure its an oxymoron because he's "entirely fatigued but completely restless"

Not an oxymoron.

Nice try with the big words though, OP.
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Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
November 13 2011 19:27 GMT
#7
Insomnia always reminds me of this cartoon:

micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24648 Posts
November 13 2011 19:29 GMT
#8
If you are suffering from insomnia and you haven't already done it, you should search for the guide I wrote a few years ago regarding insomnia; it's not perfect but it's helped many people.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
TheGiz
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada708 Posts
November 13 2011 20:12 GMT
#9
Hey Water,

Not very poetic, but I'll blame that on the insomnia. I've been suffering from it a lot in the last few months as a result of school. Sleep is a precious thing that when you get enough of it you'll really improve your life because you'll be able to attack more things in your day with more energy.

I suggest deciding to sleep or not. If you're going to lay restlessly just choose to get up or choose to hold yourself in place and try to drift to sleep. The best thing to think about when trying to sleep is nothing; let your mind wander. I have a fantasy world that I've created that I like to think about when I'm trying to get to sleep, usually it puts me right out. Reading a non-engaging book before sleep is also a good way to tire your mind out. I suggest a history book or textbook. Bonus points because you may learn a little before going to sleep.

Also, try to get a routine going before bed. Mine is usually tea & cookies & a TV show, lower my room lighting, and get ready for bed. It lets your body know you're about to go to sleep.

And finally, when in doubt, Fap N' Nap. Best technique there is.
Life is not about making due with what you have; it's about finding out just how much you can achieve. Never settle for anything less than the best. - - - Read my blog!
FourFace
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
701 Posts
November 13 2011 20:13 GMT
#10
I had insomnia, but then I went to veterinary medicine college and now I sleep like a baby. I guess what your mind is telling you is that you waste your time with dumb shit instead of learning new stuff and fill your brain with information so it can break it down in categories and store it while you sleep. If you don't have anything to store you don't need to sleep and your mind will raise serotonin levels to signal that it has finished the work you gave it (which is zero because you don't do anything intellectually demanding during the day)
I don't know, lynch me!
Vansetsu
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States1454 Posts
November 13 2011 22:19 GMT
#11
You can always play sc2bw with me
Only by overcoming many obstacles does a river become - デイヴィ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ド
ZaplinG
Profile Blog Joined February 2005
United States3818 Posts
November 13 2011 22:36 GMT
#12
just do like me: chug a bottle of nighttime cough syrup if you cant sleep

give it two hours and you will be passed out
Don't believe the florist when he tells you that the roses are free
3clipse
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
Canada2555 Posts
November 14 2011 00:30 GMT
#13
Well, at least you don't have this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_familial_insomnia
SCPlato
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States249 Posts
November 14 2011 01:27 GMT
#14
If it is real insomnia then go to a sleep clinic wherever you live.
All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince. -Plato
hongster90
Profile Joined April 2011
Korea (South)15 Posts
November 14 2011 01:33 GMT
#15
I used to have this problem too, especially during exam times even when I tried sleeping early. You should try a cardio program 3-4 times a week, at mod-high intensities. Doing HITT really helped.

OR

Stay awake for two days straight without sleep, then finally go to sleep early at like 10. I do this to fix jet lag lol.
Ruffian
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States369 Posts
November 14 2011 03:05 GMT
#16
On November 14 2011 09:30 3clipse wrote:
Well, at least you don't have this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_familial_insomnia


Oh god o.o what a terrible way to die.
There's a class for this (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧
ero
Profile Joined April 2009
United States66 Posts
November 14 2011 06:43 GMT
#17
On November 14 2011 04:07 Kamais_Ookin wrote:
I wish I had insomnia, then I could have a lot more time finishing my mountain of homework and extra practice in SC2.


I was five times more productive and creative before insomnia destroyed my life.

Your desire to get shit done is the result of being clear-minded, which is the result of being well-rested.
ImDrizzt
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Norway427 Posts
November 14 2011 07:09 GMT
#18
I read that most fatigued, insomnia related cases for men is a sign of depression, handle that and the odds of it improving is probably a lot bigger.
Link to my serious blog, where I am serious and spreads truth, knowledge and "serious" stuff: http://www.liquidpoker.net/blog/viewblog.php?id=982066
Tyraz
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
New Zealand310 Posts
November 14 2011 09:52 GMT
#19
I gotta flatmate who can't sleep - but he insists he loves it... Perhaps it's a state of mind? Have you tried meditating or trying to accept your fate? As someone without this disorder, I can't really empathise; but I'm curious to know if there's any sort of thoughts from preventing you from sleeping, or creating the suffering you face. I'm not sure if societies '9-5' routine is just incompatible with some people.
100% Pure.
Gnight
Profile Joined September 2011
77 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-14 12:38:17
November 14 2011 12:34 GMT
#20
On November 14 2011 04:29 micronesia wrote:
If you are suffering from insomnia and you haven't already done it, you should search for the guide I wrote a few years ago regarding insomnia; it's not perfect but it's helped many people.


What Micro said here, guide link: Insomnia/sleep Guide

He did a amazing job writing that guide out and it may not be perfect like he said, it still comes damn close to it in my eyes. ^ ^
His guide so far has helped quite a few people on these forums to adress there sleep problems and even fix it. Hopefully it will do the same for you and help you to get rid of your Insomnia, but even if the guide won't do that, it will be at least a really good informative read on Insomnia.


On November 14 2011 04:13 Torenhire wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2011 04:07 Kamais_Ookin wrote:
I wish I had insomnia, then I could have a lot more time finishing my mountain of homework and extra practice in SC2.


No you don't, I have it pretty bad off and on as well, and it's not like.. "oh I can't sleep"

It's like...my body is asleep but my brain isn't. Your body is in shut-down mode and all you want is to just close your eyes and fall asleep but it never comes TT


"When you have insomnia, you're never really asleep, and you're never really awake."

I know what you mean Toren. >.<
“Sleep is like the unicorn - it is rumored to exist, but I doubt I will see any”
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
November 17 2011 08:27 GMT
#21
On November 14 2011 07:19 Vansetsu wrote:
You can always play sc2bw with me


call!
I still have you added I think... maybe?
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
techempage
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States43 Posts
November 28 2011 13:49 GMT
#22
I'm late to reply, but I just saw this post. I know what works for me is counting. (Not sheep ) Often when I have it's insomnia it is because my mind won't slow down. Counting gives me something to occupy my mind that is boring. I've just gotten in the habit of counting every time I lay down to sleep just to reinforce it. Usually I'm gone before I reach 500. Last night I actually made it past 1000 for the first time in ages.
Keep stumbling over dead bodies...
KeksX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Germany3634 Posts
November 28 2011 14:54 GMT
#23
Go research and reset your sleep schedule.

There's tons of information about that on the internet, there are even smartphone apps that help with that.
Go get some sleep, it's awesome.
Zorkmid
Profile Joined November 2008
4410 Posts
November 28 2011 19:54 GMT
#24
Number one cure?

Exercise.
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