where have all the insomniacs gone (there used to be 3 or 4 regulars)? is there some 'new' medication on the market that has eluded me ?!?!
Oh there's no new meds. Been on FIFA cause it's dead mate Gonna have a Joint and try a bit of kip soon like.
9/10 if someone can't sleep it's because the don't exercise enough. Do a workout and you'll get decent sleep.
I was more intrigued by the 9/10 part - whether that was just plucking figures out of nowhere. I exercise twice a week (roughly) and sleep fine anyway.
It is proven, I am not going to give you links to studies because it should be ****ing common sense. If you wear your body out and expend more energy your body will require more rest and you will feel more tired towards the days end. Tired people sleep better. Anecdotely, my sleep improved dramatically when I started doing cardio. Coincidence? The 9/10 part was not backed up by any study, but it's probably not far off. Too many doctors prescribe pills too soon to deal with far too many issues that could be dealt with by lifestyle changes. Sleep that is achieved through alcohol or knocking yourself out with pills is not optimal. Exercise is also an antidepressant, so if you're suffering from depression, anxiety or stress, exercise can help with that if that's what's keeping you up at night. Also stay away from caffeine. I personally have also seen improvement in sleep and mood since giving up caffeine drinks after midday. You shouldn't need caffeine to keep you going, good sleep and healthy food should do this.
I happen to agree with what pretty much all you're saying although I don't think it's as clear cut as 'if you struggle to sleep do some exercise' (I was just being pedantic with the 9/10 assumption ). I'd guess that (being no expert on insomnia) that there are many other factors that contribute to it apart from a lack of exercise & caffeine intake. Everyday routines, jobs, stress, families etc as well as mental health issues. Out of interest did you study the Sport Science or is all what you wrote all just '****ing common sense' as well? There's an exercise thread about somewhere - take a look you might be interested in it
Part of it is from experience and common sense, part of it is through studies. And I'll look into it again, but I was basically told to go **** myself by a few people last time I went on so... lol.
Doesn't work like that with mania mate. You can put your body through the Mill, you can't shut your brain down. Not a matter of common sense at all, there are many reason a person can struggle to sleep, it isn't a one fix for all.
I know, which is why I stated some people do have medical issues that stop them from sleeping. Shutting your brain down - Try mindfulness meditation or watching ASMR videos. These videos are excellent because they are relaxing and concentrate your mind on something which stops the endless spree of thoughts. You cannot control your thoughts, but you can control your activate analysing of them.
I never stop exercising marra... I'm on the go 18 hrs a day. The other 6 hrs are the hardest... Mind going crazy, wondering how to 'shut off'.?!? I've tried it all to no avail :0(
