Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic What the hell. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Frisky Dingo[/m] at 6:07 am on Aug. 1, 2008[quote]For the past two nights, I've only been able to sleep for 5 hours almost EXACTLY and then I wake up and can't fall back asleep. It's not like I'm inactive, I've been going for runs and stuff lately to make me more tired, but it seriously is not working. I don't know.  What helps you fall asleep better?  I tried taking some melatonin and it didn't do anything.  I don't really want to take anything super chemical, either, in the interest of preserving my health. Half of this is I want advice, and half of this is just a rant.  I'm SO MAD.  I wanted to sleep so long last night and it's not fair.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Frisky Dingo Posted at 6:07 am on Aug. 1, 2008 For the past two nights, I've only been able to sleep for 5 hours almost EXACTLY and then I wake up and can't fall back asleep. It's not like I'm inactive, I've been going for runs and stuff lately to make me more tired, but it seriously is not working. I don't know.  What helps you fall asleep better?  I tried taking some melatonin and it didn't do anything.  I don't really want to take anything super chemical, either, in the interest of preserving my health. Half of this is I want advice, and half of this is just a rant.  I'm SO MAD.  I wanted to sleep so long last night and it's not fair.

Replies dying inside Posted at 7:01 am on Aug. 1, 2008 That happens to me sometimes too. It just comes and goes in phases. Skip Posted at 6:08 am on Aug. 1, 2008 you could try practicing some things that may help you get to sleep faster/better, like a night time routine, walking at night, exercising more, eating healthier, not eating at night, reading in bed before sleeping, etc clavicle Posted at 6:08 am on Aug. 1, 2008 I take prescription medications. I have insomnia though, so my situation is more severe than yours. Ambien and Lunesta FTW. All 3 previous replies displayed.