Trouble Sleeping - Sleep Disorders Message Board

Decan9er · 01-03-2005, 07:10 AM

I'm having trouble sleeping and I think I know why. I recently got a tattoo and my worry is that I want it to heal right and all and I cannot fall asleep. I really haven't slept in about 48 hours, only like for 1 or 2 hour naps.

Rms11 · 01-03-2005, 01:07 PM

Sounds like you cant sleep because you are worried or stressed. This happens to me also...you could try watching tv or leaving the tv on while falling asleep. Sometimes the noise in the background distracts you with what you are worried about.

rockinrandy · 01-03-2005, 02:37 PM

I go through this a couple times during the year - mainly due to stress and a heavy work load. I tried pills, hot milk, walks...yada..yada..yada...

2 things I have found that work extremely well

1. Get a bunch of DVD's of movies that will make you laugh your can off - I have found that after about an hour of hysterical laughing, I can't stay awake for 5 minutes...

2. Hire a masseuse...I went to one when I would got insomnia, and let me tell you - works great! But, you need to be in bed no more than 30 after they are done - heck - I could hang in there that long...