Find a cure for insomnia
That doesnt involve massive drugs
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 1:50, 23 replies)

Supermodels and hondas should do it.

(Pie of Meat ___°¬¯O¯____\o/_____/\_,____Y¯¯Y, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 2:56, closed)

Can't afford either!
Anything cheaper?
(GingerIrishTosser isn't dead yet., Sat 16 Oct 2010, 4:57, closed)

A large box of Tesco Value tissues
and some back issues of Razzle?
(Sir Tainley Barking Ezekiel 23:20, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 13:26, closed)

Massive drugs are normally the cause of insomnia rather than the cure
unless it's jellies, of course.
( broadsword w⚓, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 4:19, closed)

I'd be happy
even if I could find a drug that worked more than once. I was put on sleeping pills for my insomnia. They worked for two nights, after which they just made me hallucinate, while still staying up all night. The only time they worked after that was when I took two with a fifth of vodka. I'm inclined to think it was more the vodka at work there, too.
( Ithyphallophobia, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 7:30, closed)

try marijuana.
works for me and my insomnia.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 11:59, closed)

Is viagra a massive drug?
Because it seems to work for the Mr.
( kila is reading clocks upside-down as usual, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 11:42, closed)

A notebook and a pen.
Positioned next to your bed.

Try it.

You'll need to be aware when your brain is fizzing with thoughts, and write them down in the book. You may or may not want to read them again in the morning, but it might help.
(Chopsey, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 15:10, closed)

Tried everything
anyone has ever suggested, even really quack ideas.
Only 2 things work, dangerous amounts of alcohol or sleeping pills
Doc wont prescribe pills any more
The annoying thing about still being awake at 4am is sleeping through half a saturday, what a waste
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 16:07, closed)

What about
Tying a barn owl to your face just before sleep time?
(Chopsey, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 17:04, closed)

I have no idea what that means
But it made me laugh, ta :)
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 19:52, closed)

How about.,.,
A saucepan. Over the head with force and speed.

On a more serious note, let me know when you find that cure!
( Bathory, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 18:31, closed)

Physically
Knocking myself out is one i havnt tried, dont think its on my to do list ;)

I may try sitting in a bath of warm horlicks, listening to whale song while eating a banana and drinking 6 lettuces juiced with skunk
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 19:59, closed)

I just recomended this to an insomniac friend and she's enjoying it.
The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake.

To read it is to feel as if you're dreaming.

If that fails, it's about 3" thick - hit yourself over the head with it
(CADmonkey rollllllllled another one, just like the other one, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 19:27, closed)

One of the things im told
Is never read before going to bed, or watch TV , or do anything that stimulates the mind.
although Im usually online late at night so that cancels that out
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 19:54, closed)

Get someone to ring up and talk at you about mortgages for an hour and a half.

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 21:20, closed)

Big Rectangles of White Light
So, my fab book is discounted on principle but because 'they' haven't said the same thing about computers then here you are?
Well here's me TELLING you that staring into a very bright light may well unhinge the old sleeping mechanism.

When I used to work nights in a mail room, we had a trick if you were drowsy. This would only be undertaken in desperation at about 4:20a.m. after 5 or 6 vending machine 'custom-blend' 'coffees'.

- Place your nose on the photocopier glass and press the button. (N.B. DO NOT try to use the auto-feed!)

Your brain now thinks it is morning and wakes up. Apparently.

Just lie and tell me you'll try the book
(CADmonkey rollllllllled another one, just like the other one, Sun 17 Oct 2010, 12:22, closed)

top tip
I rarely need to do things to keep me awake, but heres a thing that really works.
Put on a different pair of shoes
I have no idea why it works, but its instant wide awake
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Sun 17 Oct 2010, 12:57, closed)

obviously an effort but
good food and bastard hard, outdoor physical labour should do it.
(spleenspleenspleen coffeeflavouredsugarcoatednicotine, Sat 16 Oct 2010, 21:04, closed)

I wish
I was able to do physical labour
I need a stick to walk a lot of the time :(
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Sun 17 Oct 2010, 12:59, closed)

oh bugger
sorry...!
(spleenspleenspleen coffeeflavouredsugarcoatednicotine, Sun 17 Oct 2010, 16:23, closed)

:)
No worries
(insomniac-surfer oh go on then, just this once, Sun 17 Oct 2010, 17:52, closed)

Joking aside...
Sex works really well for me, when I'm single and sleepless I can't wait to get into a relationship so I can get some bloody sleep again!

Failing that, eat at 7pm at the latest. Go for a short walk about 9pm, don't watch TV or play computer games after 9pm, go and have a bath, with lavender in it, read a book by dull light and see how you go.

I struggle with insomnia but if I've had a really bad few weeks I use this routine and it works pretty well for me.
( JebediahSpringfield, Mon 18 Oct 2010, 15:44, closed)