New Information on the Science of Sleep

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Carol Morrisey — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:25:56 GMT

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5

"It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat;

for God gives rest to his loved ones." Psalm 127:2

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skip smyth — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:10:41 GMT

Sleep, Ha! Alas trapped between 'a rock and a hard place'. Severe tinnitus. Legally deaf. Ringing (Screaming may be closer), 'whooshing' and since Dec. '05 (Bing and the Andrews Sisters, I wanted to 'hear' every word-dammit- I was warned), singing. 'Oh, come all ye faithful...' . Have two legitimate options(?), Sleeping pills, or booze. Chose the former, healthwise. Have ranted here and on numerous other sites. No one 'listens'. Is that not an 'oxymoron'? Take care.

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Hawke — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:27:11 GMT

Boring...

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Hawke — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:25:18 GMT

I have seen better articles.

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Kimberly Wenger — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:01:56 GMT

We are own worst enemies. It's so easier for human beings to get caught up in the rat race. For the past 18 years I have been motivated to succeed in my profession and it wasn't until my health reached out and smacked me in the face that I became aware of what I need to live a peaceful, calm, healthy life; good food, minimal stress, good sleep, lots of laughter, good air, time to relax and be with my family and less time trying to take care of everyone else's problems. I'm ditching that life completely, starting my own compost pile, planting a garden and going to bed at 10 and getting up at 6. I already feel better!

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Melsocks — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:39:54 GMT

A few more comments - A reduced soda intake improved my health and I didn't feel so tired each day. I really believe that. Also, completing tasks before bed - even if you have to stay up a bit later, gives my brain peace of mind, so I don't have to 'sleep on it'. Checklists, and not procrastinating help. Time to unwind and sort out how the next day will play out helps get to sleep quicker.

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ryree — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:09:33 GMT

I always noticed that people that kept their babies bundled up in a warm room with heavy blankets had the fussiest babies. I always feel sorry for those that are bundled in layers and then into a snow suit and then stuffed in that car seat with the car heater on high .Ive always dressed them according to how I felt comfortable and never had a problem with a baby not sleeping through the night. I never could sleep good when its too warm in a bedroom. My mother who is in her 60s sleeps in a bedroom with no heat on at all in the winter. She says she gets the best sleep she's ever had that way.

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triciamc — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:14:47 GMT

Organic farm

Although you will be pretty exhausted getting used to a new baby don't assume you will become depressed. This used to happen to me too but the tiredness is different to nornal everyday lack of sleep tiredness. When i was pregnant my worry was the 2am and 6am feeds. Once I wake up I won't go back to sleep for love or money so i envisioned a lot of problems. Yes I was tired and yes I had tiredness problems but it becomes a way of life for a little while. Within 2/3/ weeks I could sleep on a bed of nails. The only thing that could wake me was my baby. She is now 3 yrs and I am now back to square one and if a neighbours dog barks, I will wake up and not go back to sleep. Best wishes with your prospective arrival. I hope it brings you all the joys you hope for

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LReavis — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:14:13 GMT

After years as an atheist, I had a number of experiences that could be described as paranormal, eventually leading me to join Self-Realization Fellowship. Our founder, Paramahansa Yogananda, says this about sleep:

"Though most persons are unaware of the scientific way to reverse the flow of consciousness back toward Spirit, unconsciously they accomplish this to a limited degree each night in sleep, when the life force in the body withdraws from the muscles and senses in the deep dreamless state and the consciousness is transported from the material realm to the land where the soul feels the ever calm Spirit. One realizes he is made in the peaceful, joyous image of God after reversing the outward flow of consciousness from the body to the soul. Yogis can do that at will; and Jesus Christ was one of the greatest yogis who ever lived, demonstrating his God-union and mastery of the principles of life and consciousness." - p974, The Second Coming of Christ (Yoganandaji defines a yogi as one who is striving to attain union with God - "yoke" and "union" are indo-european words related to the Sanskrit word "yoga").

Incidentally, I have rather strong left-wing tendencies - persons with spiritual inclinations are not necessarily from the fanatical right.

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Kathylynne3 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:24:47 GMT

Does anyone here have a cat? I haven't had a good nights sleep, except when I go on vacation, sans cat, for almost 20 years. I go to bed tired and wake up tired, because the cat has her own views of "sleep"

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Nii — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:43:23 GMT

All I know is that when I my body is ready for bed and my eyes get heavy, nothing stops me from sleeping...not TV, Room temperature, socks, food...nothing. I just...SLEEP...which is usually between the hours of midnight and 7AM. Nothing hardly ever wakes me up...because I know this I make sure the house is secure, alarm on before winding down at about 11PM.

Also I have been a skinny man all my life and I can pack some major food at night, sometimes right before I sleep...I am yet to see any close signs on even remotely getting fat.

Like Karel said, everyone is unique...

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heykapo — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:58:54 GMT

Lilyloo, I'm in your corner. I've never been able to juggle everything I want to do in a day. Meditation, reading, exercise, sleep, sport, a talk with a friend, care and training of the animals and children...something always gets the short change. Maybe France is the answer, maybe village life, or tribal life, maybe we should give up give up the work and really get something done. The only person I know who has any balance is my house painter, who elects to work only 4 hours a day, has no children, and is in foreclosure. She lives modestly, has a million friends, will not marry. Maybe she's not made to be a homeowner, but she's made her sacrifices and she sleeps and is immoderately happy.

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Elton — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:57:33 GMT

I love sleeping. Particularly dreaming. It gives me a chance to experience a different self while my body is regenerating. I have had all kinds of funky dreams, and each one was just as cool as the last. Sleeping is very cool to do, and I hope to get more hours of sleep. I've been having more frequent dreams since I learned what they were for.

Regenerative sleep is cool beyond words.

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Organic Farm — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:29:38 GMT

What do you recommend for new moms? I am expecting and really worried about what life will be like post-baby. I love and need my sleep, 7-8 hours (although 9 is really perfect). When I get worn out, I start feeling depressed. I am worried about feeling so depressed postpartum!

I will sleep with baby within arm's reach at night, but any other ideas? Surely there must be a better way than to be super sleep deprived for months and months!

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peace elizabeth — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:47:18 GMT

I suffer from 3 sleep disorders: chronic insomnia, restless leg syndrome (both waking and sleeping), and sleep apnea. After starting meds for the RLS, i began to sleep more than 45 minutes a night (my average) and without any other changes, I lost 35 lbs. I'm hoping that the diabetes will eventually subside as well as I have begun chiropractics and paying more attention to diet and exercise. My hope is to go off all meds, including the RLS meds, does anyone else have any experience with benig able to treat RLS naturally?