Creeping Crud
01-21-2002, 12:04 PM
I've been looking into getting some relaxation CD's to help me fall asleep at night - melatonin & meditation rather than medication.. I'm not sure whether or not it will do any good as far as sleeping is concerned, but if nothing else, it might make the hours I spend in bed not sleeping (when I should be sleeping - grrrrrr!) a lot less stressful.. Does anyone know of any good ones or have any luck with those types of CD's (e.g. Delta Sleep System)? Thanks in advance!!
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korken
01-21-2002, 01:40 PM
CC,
We bought a couple cds at fresh fields a small organic whole foods store. We got a rainforest one and water sounds.
Then we found this radio/clock alarm and sound machine called body basics by Homemedics it has 6 sounds very relaxing.
Good luck in your search.
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
We bought a couple cds at fresh fields a small organic whole foods store. We got a rainforest one and water sounds.
Then we found this radio/clock alarm and sound machine called body basics by Homemedics it has 6 sounds very relaxing.
Good luck in your search.
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
Creeping Crud
01-22-2002, 11:58 AM
Thanks, Kim! I actually thought about getting one of those, but I didn't know if the sounds they played were more relaxing or annoying..
korken
01-22-2002, 02:05 PM
CC, I know what you mean. I don't loke cricket noise. But, I love the water sounds. Plus it is a radio an alarm clock and has timers for play.
Good luck!
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
Good luck!
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
Allen
01-22-2002, 05:47 PM
Hi guys...music can really make me relax or at least distract me from my pain. I recommend the Sconus CD,"Sounds of Rush Hr Traffic" or their 2nd album, "What If They Built a Freeway Next Door". If that doesn't do it, there's always "The Best of Scorpion". No wonder they say, "music hath charms" and all that :) :) Al
Creeping Crud
01-22-2002, 06:04 PM
It seems like every time I've tried to find or bought any nature noise, it always has either crickets or birds in them - neither of which I find exceptionally calming.. As for sounds of rush hour traffic, well, ummm, I'm not sure how I'd take that one.. :eek:
Out of pure frustration, I broke down and ordered this delta sleep CD today along with a couple of yoga videos (a glimpse into my less than exciting life).. According to some doctor guy (that sounds mighty technical, doesn't it?), it's supposed to musically access delta waves in the brain (which are apparently the ones that we FMSers don't get enough of during sleep).. (If I didn't use enough parenthesis in this paragraph, feel free to let me know..) :D
I know it sounds like hocus pocus & it probably is, but even if it doesn't make me feel any better or more refreshed, the sample did sound mighty relaxing so it won't be a total loss..
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Out of pure frustration, I broke down and ordered this delta sleep CD today along with a couple of yoga videos (a glimpse into my less than exciting life).. According to some doctor guy (that sounds mighty technical, doesn't it?), it's supposed to musically access delta waves in the brain (which are apparently the ones that we FMSers don't get enough of during sleep).. (If I didn't use enough parenthesis in this paragraph, feel free to let me know..) :D
I know it sounds like hocus pocus & it probably is, but even if it doesn't make me feel any better or more refreshed, the sample did sound mighty relaxing so it won't be a total loss..
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korken
01-22-2002, 08:01 PM
CC, let me know if those pesky Alphia waves are run off. I'd love to get some real sleep. :D:
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
yen99
01-22-2002, 09:45 PM
If you like piano sounds, I listen to Yanni's compilation, DEVOTION. Its very soothing. I get insomnia often along with restless leg and it tends to sooth me. I also listen to tons of classical spanish guitar like Alex Fox and the Gypsy Kings.
There is never anything soothing or interesting on TV past certain time. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif
There is never anything soothing or interesting on TV past certain time. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif
rollercoster
01-23-2002, 10:58 AM
Hi Music listeners. I have been listening to what is commonly referred to as "space music" for over 15 years. It's a sub genre of what's called new age music.
What I like about it is that it has a very loose structure where as a lot of new age music is merely instrumental guitar or piano with crickets or loons (sorry I'm from minnesota) I find that music too distracting for meditation or other "veggin out" times. Space music is more electronic and minimalistic- I can recommend a few titles here but many are out of print. (the electronic music heyday was in the 80's) I would highly recommend Steven Roach's-Structres from silence. It is the best one I've ever heard. I got it off E-bay for $5.00 You can also get it new at CD now. John Serrie is another composer-but I would stick with the titles from the 80's. I would love to hear from you as it's nice to talk about something other than pain and FM. Wish you all well
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What I like about it is that it has a very loose structure where as a lot of new age music is merely instrumental guitar or piano with crickets or loons (sorry I'm from minnesota) I find that music too distracting for meditation or other "veggin out" times. Space music is more electronic and minimalistic- I can recommend a few titles here but many are out of print. (the electronic music heyday was in the 80's) I would highly recommend Steven Roach's-Structres from silence. It is the best one I've ever heard. I got it off E-bay for $5.00 You can also get it new at CD now. John Serrie is another composer-but I would stick with the titles from the 80's. I would love to hear from you as it's nice to talk about something other than pain and FM. Wish you all well
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Creeping Crud
01-23-2002, 11:32 AM
Originally posted by rollercoster:
Hi Music listeners. I have been listening to what is commonly referred to as "space music" for over 15 years. It's a sub genre of what's called new age music.
What I like about it is that it has a very loose structure where as a lot of new age music is merely instrumental guitar or piano with crickets or loons (sorry I'm from minnesota) I find that music too distracting for meditation or other "veggin out" times. Space music is more electronic and minimalistic.
That's what I liked about the CD I just bought.. You've described it perfectly - it's like space music.. There is no annoying melody or rhythm to zone in on or distract you - it's loosely structured, randomly meshing, soft and calming spacelike sounds.. (Would it sound weird if I said it made me feel like the music embraced me rather than I felt like I was listening to it?) I'll have to check out the titles you've mentioned if I like this kind of music as much as I think I'm going to like it.. Thanks, rollercoster!! :D
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Hi Music listeners. I have been listening to what is commonly referred to as "space music" for over 15 years. It's a sub genre of what's called new age music.
What I like about it is that it has a very loose structure where as a lot of new age music is merely instrumental guitar or piano with crickets or loons (sorry I'm from minnesota) I find that music too distracting for meditation or other "veggin out" times. Space music is more electronic and minimalistic.
That's what I liked about the CD I just bought.. You've described it perfectly - it's like space music.. There is no annoying melody or rhythm to zone in on or distract you - it's loosely structured, randomly meshing, soft and calming spacelike sounds.. (Would it sound weird if I said it made me feel like the music embraced me rather than I felt like I was listening to it?) I'll have to check out the titles you've mentioned if I like this kind of music as much as I think I'm going to like it.. Thanks, rollercoster!! :D
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rollercoster
01-23-2002, 02:47 PM
One label I would recommend is: Hearts of Space. As the name implies there is a lot of space music on that label. (unfortunetely, my Public Radio station doesn't carry it anymore, but that's how i heard about it way back in the 80's. It's a great way to escape "reality" but also give your nervous system some time off. Your subconscious can take over. I don't mean to come off like someone who lives in Berkely, CA but I have found that it can really soothe a tough day! Give me a holler if any of you get into unique music.
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Creeping Crud
01-24-2002, 03:43 PM
Hey, Kim: I got the CD today and here's the lowdown on what that fine doctor guy claims it does - it combines subtle pulses of sound based on maps of delta brainwaves with an ambient musical soundtrack.. These pulses are supposed to stimulate your brain to produce waves with a pattern that matches them.. There's a lot more technical mumbo jumbo included with it too, but that's the basic idea..
I'll have to try it for the next few nights to see if I wake up feeling any more refreshed or fall asleep faster.. I would just say one night, but I've been feeling seriously sleep deprived lately.. Wish me luck!! :D
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I'll have to try it for the next few nights to see if I wake up feeling any more refreshed or fall asleep faster.. I would just say one night, but I've been feeling seriously sleep deprived lately.. Wish me luck!! :D
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korken
01-24-2002, 03:51 PM
CC,
Yes, let's hope this helps http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif to you http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bang.gif
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
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Creeping Crud
01-25-2002, 12:28 PM
The CD I bought is called Delta Sleep System and the artist is Dr. Jeffrey Thompson.. As for whether or not it actually works for me, I have some bedtime sound system issues to work out first, so I haven't been able to find out..
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Allen
01-25-2002, 05:09 PM
Actually, for me nearly anything by J.S.Bach is very relaxing and enriching. Especially "Air On A G-String" (I'm not joking), the Brandenburg Concertos, etc. Also Vivaldi et.al can be so tranquil unless you don't want to follow the melody, just zone out. Then I would recommend the CD by Mada, 2hrs of leaky faucet sounds. Their companion album features crickets scurrying across the floor :) Al
Creeping Crud
01-25-2002, 05:28 PM
Originally posted by Allen:
I would recommend the CD by Mada, 2hrs of leaky faucet sounds. Their companion album features crickets scurrying across the floor
Ok, I think I know that one.. :D Isn't it off the album "18 Ways To Drive Yourself Crazy" featuring Johnny the 16 year old and his $1500 car stereo sound system? It combines the gentle sounds of dentists' drills, Johnny's bass pumping speakers, crickets, leaky faucets, crying babies, birds, car horns, machine gun fire and alarm clocks with the soothing voices of Sam Kinnison & Gilbert Gottfried to skillfully guide you to a state of peaceful relaxation?
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I would recommend the CD by Mada, 2hrs of leaky faucet sounds. Their companion album features crickets scurrying across the floor
Ok, I think I know that one.. :D Isn't it off the album "18 Ways To Drive Yourself Crazy" featuring Johnny the 16 year old and his $1500 car stereo sound system? It combines the gentle sounds of dentists' drills, Johnny's bass pumping speakers, crickets, leaky faucets, crying babies, birds, car horns, machine gun fire and alarm clocks with the soothing voices of Sam Kinnison & Gilbert Gottfried to skillfully guide you to a state of peaceful relaxation?
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~pain and suffering are inevitable, but misery is optional~
korken
01-25-2002, 06:30 PM
Well it has happened, Gary left our bed at 4 AM last night. It was during an all evening anxiety attack. Gary went to the sofa and listened to HIS new Homedics large table top water fall. Well, at least it wasn't another woman! (But, still) He said he slept and wasn't tossing and turning and kicking me and hitting me with those wild arms and legs. (okay maybe it was good that he left).
I know it isn't the norm for indoor music but, natures music is so soothing, as long as it doesn't make any wild and irritating noises. If it isn't peaceful, I don't fall asleep.
But, I will say that waking up ( if I survived) after a night with the sounds you have discribed, with loud noise and did you say crying baby. No! A distraction like that would push me right over the edge. I'm too close to that right now.
Well, I thought I'd share my nite with you all.
Sleep well, Right like we really could. I Pray, some how, some day.
http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/tired.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif To loose those faces would be nice. But, to laugh is good. :D
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I know it isn't the norm for indoor music but, natures music is so soothing, as long as it doesn't make any wild and irritating noises. If it isn't peaceful, I don't fall asleep.
But, I will say that waking up ( if I survived) after a night with the sounds you have discribed, with loud noise and did you say crying baby. No! A distraction like that would push me right over the edge. I'm too close to that right now.
Well, I thought I'd share my nite with you all.
Sleep well, Right like we really could. I Pray, some how, some day.
http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/tired.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif To loose those faces would be nice. But, to laugh is good. :D
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Creeping Crud
01-28-2002, 02:58 PM
Update: I've listened to my new CD for the last 3 nights and although it seems to help me fall asleep faster (probably because it's more soothing than silence), it hasn't quite lived up to its other claims such as waking up feeling refreshed or sleeping through the night.. An unadvertised bonus though: it helps drown out my fiance's snoring.. ;)
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korken
01-28-2002, 03:10 PM
CC, At the least it drowns out some of that snoring. That really drove me crazy with Gary he would also stop breathing. He had sleep apnea to till he had surgery to remove the loose tissue. Fallinf asleep faster is great. The water fall Gary bought is really relaxing. Keep us updated on how it goes.
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
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Take care ~Kim & Gary~
sujenke
01-28-2002, 08:36 PM
hi!
I bought one of those sound machines a year ago, and while it helped a bit, I notice that the sounds have a repetition to it - and after awhile my mind picks out the pattern and it becomes annoying. DOes this make any sense? LOL I don't really know how to describe it other than it sounds like they taped a certain thing (like the sound of running water in a stream) for a few seconds, and then play the tape over and over.
I need a sound machine or cd that sounds more realistic. Any ideas?
SUsan
I bought one of those sound machines a year ago, and while it helped a bit, I notice that the sounds have a repetition to it - and after awhile my mind picks out the pattern and it becomes annoying. DOes this make any sense? LOL I don't really know how to describe it other than it sounds like they taped a certain thing (like the sound of running water in a stream) for a few seconds, and then play the tape over and over.
I need a sound machine or cd that sounds more realistic. Any ideas?
SUsan
Creeping Crud
01-29-2002, 08:42 AM
Hi, Susan! That's another good thing about the CD I bought and one of the reasons that I haven't found much relaxation with typical recordings.. There is no pattern for my mind to follow or lock onto, so it doesn't keep me awake or alert waiting for the next loop or squawk or melody.. It doesn't really qualify as nature sounds, but it is extremely soothing and most likely falls into the genre of space music..
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