Question Time

[Rosa D.]

Does anyone else have trouble sleeping at night but not during the day? I made this friend who has that problem; I myself find that it is easier for me to sleep in daylight hours during winter time. I think my problem comes from being scared at night. So, that aside, does anyone on here have any tips for getting some rest at night?

Beside sleeping pills of course...

[Oni]

I dont suggest sleeping pills. But I do have trouble sleeping at night. For many reasons.
But I also try to catch a cat nap some time during the day for about 2 hours.
What helps me, and i know many may disagree with this is a glass of wisky about an hour before bed. It helps to relax me enough so that i go right to sleep. also work on making a specific sleeping schedual.
I cant really stick to one pesonal. I do go to bed at night but mostly its never a restful night.
though i can walk into a house and if the is sun shining through a window on the carpet, and i walk through there i will drop there curl up into a ball and go to sleep. gone instant cat nap

[Rachael]

You don't suggest sleeping pills, but you drink whiskey? :p

You know I take a prescription sleeping aid.  Usually when I take it, I'm asleep within a few hours.  It's not as strong as Seroquel, so there are occasions where I don't go to sleep at all.  But I'm also much less sleepy in the morning, so it's easier for me to get out of bed.  And that means fewer missed classes.

But like Oni said, I don't recommend prescription drugs unless you really need them.  I'm pretty much dependent on my medication to get to sleep.

[Oni]

I take a glass if i have it. i dont always have it. LOL.
kitties not a lush

[Rosa D.]

Sleeping pills are out of the question. I was thinking of some suggestions like hypnosis or something. Just kidding. Sleepy time tea used to help me, but now it's more a tasty treat.

[Oni]

Cat Nip Tea I hear has Sleeping qualities...and is really good. My Favorite

Catnip is a perennial herb of the mint family. Its erect, square, branching stem is hairy and grows from 3-5 feet high. The oblong or cordate, pointed leaves have scalloped edges and gray or whitish hairs on the lower side. The flowers are white with purple spots and grow in spikes from June to September.

That explains why it has a minty flavor...I always wondered.



here is a clip I found on the net.

 Catnip has a well earned reputation for sending cats into states of kittenish friskiness and euphoria. It is now known that the aroma of catnip is an aphrodisiac to our feline friends. In the past though, catnip was better known for its medicinal qualities. It was also consumed in the form of a tea in Europe before the arrival of true tea from Eastern Asia.

Growing Info: Catnip prefers full sun and average, well drained soil. It is a perennial herb of the mint family that will grow from 3-5 feet tall. Water them routinely. In early spring, cut out last years spent stems to make way for the new ones. You can shear back plants after their first flush of bloom to encourage another flowering cycle. It is said that cats will ignore plants started by seed, but will be drawn to those set out as rooted plants. This is presumably because of the bruising of leaves and stems during transplanting which releases the oils that have such an effect on them. It's best to protect any plants you have until they are large enough to withstand a cat's amorous attentions.

Standard Uses: Many people add a few fresh leaves to green salads. Either fresh or dried leaves will make a refreshing, possibly therapeutic tea. Then, of course, you can also take the dried, crushed leaves and stuff them into cloth pouches to make wonderful cat toys.

Medicinal Uses: Catnip tea, made preferably from the fresh cut herb, makes an excellent cure for insomnia and hyperactivity. Add honey for flavor. Also is very good for reducing fevers, the miseries of hayfever, and nausea. A small, honey sweetened cup of warm tea is good for calming hyperactive kids. Rural residents of the Ozark have used mashed fresh catnip leaves as a crude poultice to relieve the pain of aching teeth and gums almost instantly.

A strong, cooled catnip tea can be effectively used as a eyewash to relieve inflammation and swelling due to certain airborne allergies, flu and cold and excess alcoholic consumption.

http://www.boldweb.com/greenweb/HR123.htm

[Rosa D.]

I told my friend about the catnip thing. She got a kick out of it.

[Oni]

It works for me.