Insomnia.

[Finnegan]

So a little update. Nytol is ludicrous. Took it on my fifth night since it started and it wiped me out, it's crap sleep though, feels exhausted the next day, like you might as well not have bothered.

The following night (Tuesday) I then slept naturally. Wednesday likewise. Last night upstairs was making noise again and I was massively on edge, couldn't relax, flinching at every sound. So I tried foam earplugs.

Turns out I had waxy ears and should have done something about this first. I'm now deaf in my right ear, it's impacted. I've had it a little milder than this before from lying on my side, hopefully it clears during the day.

But right now... Kinell.

[Guest MattP]

Nothing really to give in terms of advice but I hope you can sort this out Finners.

Not being able to sleep is probably the most annoying thing I've experienced so I can't imagine what it must be like to have to go through this.

Actually can give a bit of advice, if I ever had trouble sleeping when I was a teenager I used to put Holst's The Planets on the CD player. Seemed to work for me but sounds like you need a bit more.

[Bellend Sebastian]

Nytol's a funny one. I actually find it can make me feel worse than the prescription sleep medication I've had.

I can imagine a bit of Holst doing the trick. If you need something to look at too then I can genuinely recommend British Sea Power's "From the Sea to the Land Beyond" DVD. It's BFI archive footage of vaguely maritime related activities set to mainly instrumental versions of much loved BSP hits. It just about holds your attention despite providing very little actual stimulation. They won't be putting that on a sticker on the cover

[Freesolo]

Nytol's a funny one. I actually find it can make me feel worse than the prescription sleep medication I've had.

 

Same with me i took a prescription antihistamine that can make you a little sleepy my doctor told me and it wasn't addictive so i was hopeful, ended up taking the lowest dose and i was out the game for about 3 days I could hardly keep my eyes open and was like a spaced out zombie, it was horrible couldn't drive or work. 

[Carl the Llama]

I used to have serious difficulty getting to sleep.  I find a generous dose of Whisky before bed does a wonderful job.

[Finnegan]

Trying not to collapse in to alcoholism.

[Carl the Llama]

Ah never mind then.

[Freesolo]

Trying not to collapse in to alcoholism.

 

Maybe a nice warm Horlicks instead 

[Finnegan]

Maybe a nice warm Horlicks instead

.... Pass me the Jameson, Carl.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Du du du du du, this is Insania

[Finnegan]

Du du du du du, this is Insania

Insomnia is actually the title of one of the best songs in history yet you're forced to make a Peter Andre pun? Shameful display.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

You're on about the classic Craig David track, I assume?

 

FEELS LIKE INSOMNIAAA-AHHAAAAAIIIYYYYA

[Finnegan]

You're a constant disappointment.

[Guest Electric Yetis]

Insomnia is actually the title of one of the best songs in history yet you're forced to make a Peter Andre pun? Shameful display.

Feeder classic!

[leftbackinthechangingroom]

I have had similar problems since I was 19 sleep pattern all over the place an hour here and there sometimes I crash for a whole day.

After that though I can't sleep for a day.

[Dan]

I wish I could suggest something but I have problems with mine too. I'm in a truly awful sleeping pattern and have been for years.

[Collibosher70]

i had the same problem 4 years ago when my marriage went...tried everything unitil a friend of mine who is a nurse suggested night nurse !! fook me riley it worked..just one spoonful..try it..hope it helps.

[Collibosher70]

oh ...i 'm on nights..the insomnia hasn't made a return

[Buce]

I'm going through it again atm; I had no more than 3 hrs of broken sleep last night, and it's been like that for about a fortnight. Sucks

[J.Lisemore]

Try working nights guys, that'll well and truly **** your sleep pattern up!