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Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.

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Steph L. - Mar 29, 2014 4:24:59 pm PDT #23996 of 30000

this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Teppy, you use magnesium right? And it helps you? I'm down to Mg as my only supplement. I can't tell if it makes a difference, but I figure it's healthy anyway, right?

I do, but I also take valerian root and melatonin. And benadryl (for legit allergies; I just happen to also take it at bedtime). I think the magnesium helps, but since it's just one thing in my armory of get-me-to-sleep stuff, I wouldn't say it's the magic bullet.

It is apparently healthy in other ways, though.

t edit My doctor refilled my flexiril Rx after a long time not needing it, because I did something to tweak my back last week, and I can't get it to un-tweak with ibuprofen, heat, and/or tennis balls. I forgot how the flexiril knocks me on my ass. I was out cold last night before 11 p.m.

shrift - Mar 29, 2014 4:27:56 pm PDT #23997 of 30000

"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Anyone else use these?

ita, I'm liking Headspace: [link]

They have a Take 10 program that's free, 10 minute meditations for 10 days. The guy also has a TED talk: [link]

Juliebird - Mar 29, 2014 5:17:20 pm PDT #23998 of 30000

I am the fly who dreams of the spider

Had a three hour talk with my mother. Was good. I just wish we could talk like this in person. I don't know if it's because she's more readily distracted by tv shows and counting her numerous medications in person or me being terrified of her bringing up how much she gates my job (for being so low paying).

aurelia - Mar 29, 2014 5:40:03 pm PDT #23999 of 30000

All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

I'm full of random tonight. Wolverine - The Musical

sj - Mar 29, 2014 5:58:26 pm PDT #24000 of 30000

"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

No one told me ita was posting again! I guess that is what I get for not popping into Natter more often. It is good to see you posting. I have no good insomnia advice, but I hope you find something that works for you soon.

Sue - Mar 29, 2014 6:38:33 pm PDT #24001 of 30000

hip deep in pie

One method of meditation/visualization I used to use when trying to fall asleep was to imagine writing numbers in sand, counting backward from 100, with tide washing away each consecutive number. Often I wouldn't get past 90 before I was out. But if I made it to 50 without losing focus, I knew that sleep wasn't coming right then.

Beverly - Mar 29, 2014 7:44:09 pm PDT #24002 of 30000

Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

ita, so good to see you posting. You've been missed.

I'm sorry the pain stuff still isn't resolved, though.

Marathons and vacations and bras and stuff! I've missed a lot. Took me a while to catch up. And now, gone again for a while.

Consuela - Mar 29, 2014 8:11:02 pm PDT #24003 of 30000

We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

OK, this is something Buffistas would appreciate: [link]

(And since I'm not ita, it's totally SFW unless musical theater is a problem.)

Calli - Mar 30, 2014 1:43:38 am PDT #24004 of 30000

I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I take 5mg melatonin to fall asleep. It doesn't always keep me asleep, but it's still an improvement.

Sue - Mar 30, 2014 2:44:27 am PDT #24005 of 30000

hip deep in pie

Attn: Dana, Shrift, and msbelle. (and anyone else who love Josh Charles/Sports Night) Josh Charles cohosts The Big Show with Keith Olbermann: [link]

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