Insomnia Thread

[Izzy]

Don’t know about you lot up in Leicester but we’re having the mother of all thunder and lightning shows down south right now.

 

Been going on for about an hour and the skies are constantly lit up.

 

I don’t sleep much anyway so I’d probably still be awake regardless but the kids are up, car alarms going off and the neighbors dogs are howling 

[FoxesDeb]

1 hour ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

Don’t know about you lot up in Leicester but we’re having the mother of all thunder and lightning shows down south right now.

 

Been going on for about an hour and the skies are constantly lit up.

 

I don’t sleep much anyway so I’d probably still be awake regardless but the kids are up, car alarms going off and the neighbors dogs are howling 

I don't remember lightning like it, it's relentless . And now the rain has started so not much chance of getting back to sleep for a while 

[Webbo]

I didn't hear any thunder last night. I got up this morning and the slabs are dry. It said on the weather this morning that we'd had some but it looks like it missed Syston.

[Beliall]

7 hours ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

Don’t know about you lot up in Leicester but we’re having the mother of all thunder and lightning shows down south right now.

 

Been going on for about an hour and the skies are constantly lit up.

 

I don’t sleep much anyway so I’d probably still be awake regardless but the kids are up, car alarms going off and the neighbors dogs are howling 

dude that storm was huge. i was laying awake, boiling hot with the window open, just hoping it would come over here and cool the air down, but all we got was the absolute edge of it. but it was cool to watch. are we reasonably close to each other in the word?

[Izzy]

53 minutes ago, Beliall said:

dude that storm was huge. i was laying awake, boiling hot with the window open, just hoping it would come over here and cool the air down, but all we got was the absolute edge of it. but it was cool to watch. are we reasonably close to each other in the word?

I think you’re proper down south aren’t you - Sussex or something? I’m in Bucks but it’s below the Watford Gap so that’s still south in my book 

[Izzy]

7 hours ago, FoxesDeb said:

I don't remember lightning like it, it's relentless . And now the rain has started so not much chance of getting back to sleep for a while 

Check out some of these photos of it - wow!

 

Spectacular lightning strikes parts of UK http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44269304

 

[Beliall]

Just now, Izzy Muzzett said:

I think you’re proper down south aren’t you - Sussex or something? I’m in Bucks but it’s below the Watford Gap so that’s still south in my book 

storm must have been massive. from the timing of the lightning and thunder (which was hard to measure because the sky was constantly flashing) i guessed it was over eastbourne

[Carl the Llama]

Didn't last very long in in my area, just long enough for my landlord's dog to turn into a quivering pussy and force its way into my room when I got up for a piss being the only one awake.

[Dr The Singh]

I got hammered last night, didn't hear a thing

[DANGEROUS TIGER]

I go a few weeks with very little sleep, followed by a few more weeks of not being able to wake up, and sleep on and off throughout the day.

 

Thank God I am retired.

[Guest Harrydc]

I did , but then my doctor put me on  zopoclone but he's refusing to give me anymore and I'm back to square one 

[Buce]

On 29/03/2018 at 09:42, Buce said:

 

I have suffered from periods of chronic insomnia for years but I think I've finally found a dietary remedy for it. About an hour before bedtime I consume food rich in tryptophan (a precursor to serotonin) and approx 100 grams of broad beans (rich in L-DOPA, which your body converts to dopamine). There are supplements available for both tryptophan and L-DOPA if you would prefer but I am of the opinion that you should try to get everything your body needs from natural sources in a balanced diet.

 

I have slept better than I have for decades since beginning this regime and it appears to also have a positive effect on my occasional low moods too.

 

It's worth re-posting this as I am still sleeping well and experiencing the longest period without insomnia for as long as I can remember.

 

Give it a try, people.

[DANGEROUS TIGER]

21 hours ago, Buce said:

 

It's worth re-posting this as I am still sleeping well and experiencing the longest period without insomnia for as long as I can remember.

 

Give it a try, people.

Cheers, Buce, I will give a go.

[TrentFox]

Zopiclone works wonders for me. Knocks  me out and has virtually no grogginess the next morning ?

[Carl the Llama]

On 27/05/2018 at 17:59, Buce said:

 

It's worth re-posting this as I am still sleeping well and experiencing the longest period without insomnia for as long as I can remember.

 

Give it a try, people.

Which foods does that include?

[Buce]

8 hours ago, Carl the Llama said:

Which foods does that include?

 

Tryptophan?

 

It's contained in most high-protein foods (egg whites, red meat, cheese being particularly rich) but you may not want to be eating that heavily late at night. Personally, as a vegan, those sources are not available to me anyway, so I make a thick smoothie containing oat milk, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and a banana. Although banana has negligible amounts of tryptophan, it is rich in potassium and magnesium, which are both muscle relaxants.

 

I also roast 100 grams of broad beans for the dopamine boost (100g might sound like a lot but they shrink down to the size of peanuts). I buy them frozen by the kilo from asda, and the method I use is to boil them for five minutes, toss them in olive oil and lo-salt, then lay them on a baking tray to cook (180C for 25 mins).

[Izzy]

17 minutes ago, Buce said:

 

Personally, as a vegan, those sources are not available to me anyway, so I make a thick smoothie containing oat milk, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and a banana. 

Didn’t realise you were a vegan mate, you haven’t mentioned it before 

[Buce]

Just now, Izzy Muzzett said:

Didn’t realise you were a vegan mate, you haven’t mentioned it before 

 

Don't you fvcking start. 

[Lestagirl]

27 minutes ago, Buce said:

 

Tryptophan?

 

It's contained in most high-protein foods (egg whites, red meat, cheese being particularly rich) but you may not want to be eating that heavily late at night. Personally, as a vegan, those sources are not available to me anyway, so I make a thick smoothie containing oat milk, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and a banana. Although banana has negligible amounts of tryptophan, it is rich in potassium and magnesium, which are both muscle relaxants.

 

I also roast 100 grams of broad beans for the dopamine boost (100g might sound like a lot but they shrink down to the size of peanuts). I buy them frozen by the kilo from asda, and the method I use is to boil them for five minutes, toss them in olive oil and lo-salt, then lay them on a baking tray to cook (180C for 25 mins).

Thank you, was just about to ask what foods to find that in... am going to give it a try... i cant remember the last time I slept through the night or even had half decent sleep...we grow our own broad beans and are going to have an abundance, was wondering what to do with them all.. like the sound of roasting them.. thanks for the tips.

[Beliall]

35 minutes ago, Buce said:

 

Tryptophan?

 

It's contained in most high-protein foods (egg whites, red meat, cheese being particularly rich) but you may not want to be eating that heavily late at night. Personally, as a vegan, those sources are not available to me anyway, so I make a thick smoothie containing oat milk, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and a banana. Although banana has negligible amounts of tryptophan, it is rich in potassium and magnesium, which are both muscle relaxants.

 

I also roast 100 grams of broad beans for the dopamine boost (100g might sound like a lot but they shrink down to the size of peanuts). I buy them frozen by the kilo from asda, and the method I use is to boil them for five minutes, toss them in olive oil and lo-salt, then lay them on a baking tray to cook (180C for 25 mins).

wow exciting diet. 

[Buce]

1 minute ago, Lestagirl said:

Thank you, was just about to ask what foods to find that in... am going to give it a try... i cant remember the last time I slept through the night or even had half decent sleep...we grow our own broad beans and are going to have an abundance, was wondering what to do with them all.. like the sound of roasting them.. thanks for the tips.

 

You're welcome.

 

Be aware, though, that they don't keep well (they go soft and chewy) so need cooking fresh. Broad bean soup is another good option if time is a factor because you can cook a big pan, split it into portions and freeze it.

 

Re. the salt: I always use lo-salt for health reasons, but in this particular case it's the best choice for its high potassium content (a muscle relaxant, as mentioned).

[Buce]

5 minutes ago, Beliall said:

wow exciting diet. 

 

It's not a diet, mate, it's a lifestyle choice.

[Lestagirl]

1 minute ago, Buce said:

 

You're welcome.

 

Be aware, though, that they don't keep well (they go soft and chewy) so need cooking fresh. Broad bean soup is another good option if time is a factor because you can cook a big pan, split it into portions and freeze it.

 

Re. the salt: I always use lo-salt for health reasons, but in this particular case it's the best choice for its high potassium content (a muscle relaxant, as mentioned).

I will let you know how I get on.. hubby down allotment picking beans as I type   so will try some tonight.

[Buce]

5 minutes ago, Lestagirl said:

I will let you know how I get on.. hubby down allotment picking beans as I type   so will try some tonight.

 

I've never had them fresh, only frozen. You might need to adjust the boiling time (they need to be soft for roasting).

 

Actually, that raises a point: when I say I cook 100 grams (trial and error showed that to be the optimum amount) that is not including the skins as the frozen ones are pre-skinned - you might want to take that into account.

[Carl the Llama]

1 hour ago, Buce said:

 

Tryptophan?

 

It's contained in most high-protein foods (egg whites, red meat, cheese being particularly rich) but you may not want to be eating that heavily late at night. Personally, as a vegan, those sources are not available to me anyway, so I make a thick smoothie containing oat milk, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and a banana. Although banana has negligible amounts of tryptophan, it is rich in potassium and magnesium, which are both muscle relaxants.

 

I also roast 100 grams of broad beans for the dopamine boost (100g might sound like a lot but they shrink down to the size of peanuts). I buy them frozen by the kilo from asda, and the method I use is to boil them for five minutes, toss them in olive oil and lo-salt, then lay them on a baking tray to cook (180C for 25 mins).

Good info, tbf I've noticed recently that I get very drowsy and often drop off for 45 mins or so when I make a fry up in the early afternoon (normally meaning 2 large eggs, 3 toasts, black pudding and spicy mushroom & baby tomatoes), this happens with scotch eggs too so clearly eggs before bed is the way to go.