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Offline ZOSO

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« Reply #15 on: September 26, 2006, 01:59:34 PM »
I got a "Yoga in bed" DVD from netflix a while back that helped too.  Really relaxes your mind and body and only takes like 10-15 minutes.

Offline x0847Marine

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« Reply #16 on: September 26, 2006, 03:07:54 PM »
I will quote a medical doctor regarding Weed and insomnia

Dr. Dean Edell was asked the following question: "Is It Okay To Use Marijuana To Get To Sleep? "

His reply: "It would be perfectly legal for your husband to waste his money on kava kava, or melatonin, or a whole bunch of other stuff that doesn't work for sleep. The fact is, he's spending money on an herb that evidence finds to be very effective for sleep and doesn't seem to cause a hangover -- but it's illegal."

Nature is smarter than politicians, Earth handed us a non physically addictive plant that grows everywhere... it doesn't get any more natural than that. It'll make you drowsy, hungry, relaxed and take the edge off any and all that pains you.. for about 30 minutes. You can try to overdose on weed, it'll just be expensive.

Drug companies have spent billions creating pills that mimic what MJ already does. Just like sleeping pills they have engineered, its not good to rely on.

I'll say this again, I was gung-ho cop.. I worked a narc unit, 'front lines' of the war on drugs... all that happy horseshe-it. I resisted even trying weed to help me sleep / numb my nerve damaged arm for over 7 years since my retirement. No way I was smoking that stuff, my friends laughed at me then, like I laugh at others today.

I started smoking weed about a year ago, best thing I've ever done. More sleep, much less pain, and its penalty free, meaning I don't wake up every morning craving the pills my Docs been feeding me.

It's not for everybody, and recreational use is an adult decision.. like drinking alcohol / smoking cigarettes, but unlike these two.. weed is not physically addictive, and 100% grown in mothers Earth's dirt womb.

Offline Eagler

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« Reply #17 on: September 26, 2006, 03:16:53 PM »
yes, it works as long as you do it .. do it daily for years (16) straight then stop ...
then tell me how well you sleep for the next week or two :)
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Offline Westy

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« Reply #18 on: September 26, 2006, 03:21:46 PM »
"Whats a good way to get rid of insomia?"

 Put several of Bush's "State of the Union" talks on CD and play at bedtime.

 Guaranteed to work


NOTE: do not do this while driving, operating heavy machinery or piloting any aircraft

Offline Choocha

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« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2006, 03:22:14 PM »
I take drugs for mine.  2mg of Klonopin.  However, it is very addicting and wouldn't recommend it for you unless you really need it.

Don't take Ambien.  Ambien just suxs.  Ambien warped my mind big time...I became very aggressive.  There are some new sleep meds on the market now but they will be expensive.

Tylenol PM is the same as 100% of all the over the counter sleep aids- its basically benadryl.  I would take the straight up benadryl over Tylenol PM because Tylenol has well documented devastating effects on your liver if taken regularly.  Also, another point about over the counter sleep meds: they actually interfere with deep sleep- producing a crappy night of sleep.

One sleep aid that is often overlooked by Doc’s (unless he/she is good) is Trazodone.  Trazodone is non-addictive and will knock your arse out.  I took a tiny dose the first time and slept until 5 pm the next day.  Trazodone was formulated to be an anti-depressant but it proved ineffective.  It is still around  because of its effectivness in treating insomnia.  The bonuses with traz. are 1) it is cheap as dirt 2) it actually promotes stage III (or IV, can’t remember) sleep making for a very sound sleep.

Remeron is good too (I’ve heard).  I haven’t tried it but it also an anti-depressant that produces significant sedation.  Also promotes stage III or IV sleep.

If insomnia interferes with your life then seek help.  The days of gulping down phenobarbital (barbiturates) like Marilyn Monroe are long gone.

Also, never ever self medicate.

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« Reply #20 on: September 26, 2006, 03:39:46 PM »
Heh

I couldnt sleep right now

Turned on the comp

Surfed to the O-club

And found this...
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