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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

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By *nked_kittenWoman
over a year ago

Ankh Morpork

I’m usually asleep within a couple of minutes of getting in bed. Snuggle down, the cats come curl up and I’m asleep. It’s lovely

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m usually asleep within a couple of minutes of getting in bed. Snuggle down, the cats come curl up and I’m asleep. It’s lovely "

I wish I could.

I start off on one side, go on my other side, then onto my belly.

Takes about half an hour to fall asleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m usually asleep within a couple of minutes of getting in bed. Snuggle down, the cats come curl up and I’m asleep. It’s lovely

I wish I could.

I start off on one side, go on my other side, then onto my belly.

Takes about half an hour to fall asleep

Let me know once you are asleep on your belly

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sleep?

Go to bed when I'm tired, get in to bed and I'm wide awake. Wriggle all over trying to doze off, stare at the ceiling, write a shopping list in my head, check the time 1000 times. Give in and get coffee.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m usually asleep within a couple of minutes of getting in bed. Snuggle down, the cats come curl up and I’m asleep. It’s lovely

I wish I could.

I start off on one side, go on my other side, then onto my belly.

Takes about half an hour to fall asleep

Let me know once you are asleep on your belly

Oh my

Whatever do you have planned......

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep

What?

You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?

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By *heLaserGuyMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I can't get to sleep unless I have the TV on low, my mind keeps me awake otherwise

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sleep?

That sounds about right.

I hate it when your body is really tired but your brain says "nope, I'm gonna keep you awake thinking about random rubbish"

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep

What?

You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?

I like imagination

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

At home I like to have a cornetto before my afternoon nap on the sofa (essential to recharge the inner glitter). At night, I'm out like a light after having a bit of cheese in bed.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can't get to sleep unless I have the TV on low, my mind keeps me awake otherwise"

Now I need complete silence.

I can't sleep if there's noise because the slightest thing wakes me up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sleep?

That sounds about right.

I hate it when your body is really tired but your brain says "nope, I'm gonna keep you awake thinking about random rubbish"

Yep! Mental tiredness is worse than physical I find though. I can relax and rest my body without too many problems. The off switch on my brain however, is broken

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep

What?

You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?

I like imagination

That's a good thing as it may affect your dreams.

I try to think of weird things hoping I dream of them, it never happens though

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm a horrendous insomniac. It's awful.

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By *carlet_woman_xxWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep

What?

You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?

He's commissioned a sculpture of it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"At home I like to have a cornetto before my afternoon nap on the sofa (essential to recharge the inner glitter). At night, I'm out like a light after having a bit of cheese in bed.

I thought cheese gives you nightmares

Getting chased by a T-Rex whilst being unable to fly away and stuff

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sleep?

That sounds about right.

I hate it when your body is really tired but your brain says "nope, I'm gonna keep you awake thinking about random rubbish"

Yep! Mental tiredness is worse than physical I find though. I can relax and rest my body without too many problems. The off switch on my brain however, is broken

I sometimes find reading before bed helps my brain switch off.

Fab doesn't count, a good book is good

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By *oxychicWoman
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

As soon as my head hits the pillow I'm gone i have no trouble falling asleep

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm a horrendous insomniac. It's awful."

I sympathize, our body needs sleep.

Without it I get so ratty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My sleep pattern is shocking

..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with

Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.

Then I'm out in the cold with

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep

What?

You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?

He's commissioned a sculpture of it

Sssshh you , wasnt gonna tell her

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

I think of your bum and drift off into a happy sleep

What?

You mean you've not made a poster of it and bow down to it each night?

He's commissioned a sculpture of it

Every home needs one

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By *carlet_woman_xxWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with

Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.

Then I'm out in the cold with

I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do you go to sleep?

Are you in the land of nod as soon as your head hits the pillow?

Do you toss and turn?

Do you have to sleep in a certain position to fall asleep?

Do you have any rituals you do to help you sleep?

I'm suffering with insomnia...

Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.

Must be old age

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As soon as my head hits the pillow I'm gone i have no trouble falling asleep

You're one of the lucky ones.

But I also have a dog on the bed who snores periodically and kicks me as she stretches out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My sleep pattern is shocking

..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep

I've not heard of that one before.

The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder

Is it working?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with

Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.

Then I'm out in the cold with

I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years

I've always liked my coffee.

I can't drink tea, it gives me headaches.

And it's not proper to open the rum at that time, or is it?

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By *carlet_woman_xxWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with

Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.

Then I'm out in the cold with

I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years

I've always liked my coffee.

I can't drink tea, it gives me headaches.

And it's not proper to open the rum at that time, or is it?

Oh whiskey in coffee. Son keeps asking why I'm happy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm suffering with insomnia...

Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.

Must be old age

It may also be because there is a lot on our minds right now? More worries perhaps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm suffering with insomnia...

Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.

Must be old age

It may also be because there is a lot on our minds right now? More worries perhaps.

Cant say im worrying about things...

sure,nothing to worry about

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Yes soon as my head on that pillow ! If I'm not in own bed then have difficulty sleeping at all x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with

Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.

Then I'm out in the cold with

I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years

I've always liked my coffee.

I can't drink tea, it gives me headaches.

And it's not proper to open the rum at that time, or is it?

Oh whiskey in coffee. Son keeps asking why I'm happy

Jack Daniels is nice in coffee

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I get into bed and listen to Radio 2 on a timer. I’m usually asleep before it goes off.

That said, I rarely get an undisturbed nights sleep as my kids often wake in the night and wake me up to tell me they’re awake.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Start off on my side wake up curdle in a little ball with the covers round me and fouled under my legs tucked up lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like a lot of people have said, no matter how tired I am, my head hits the pillow and my brain wakes up with all sorts of insignificant thoughts. It’s the whole “do penguins have knees?” thing.

I have tried the thunder thing and that can help sometimes, especially if it’s a far away storm, like thunder rolling across the plains sort of thing. Just anything to distract my brain from whatever random thoughts it’s having without generating new questions for it lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm suffering with insomnia...

Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.

Must be old age

It may also be because there is a lot on our minds right now? More worries perhaps.

Cant say im worrying about things...

sure,nothing to worry about

I do hope your insomnia goes away and you can sleep again.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes soon as my head on that pillow ! If I'm not in own bed then have difficulty sleeping at all x"

That's a good point.

I'm even worse in another bed, especially in hotels.

Even if the bed is cosier than mine

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By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

I sleep quite easily at night ever since I was little.

I always put a cushion/thick pillow underneath my legs : prefer to sleep with my legs slightly raised to improve circulation back to the heart.

I love to sleep at night.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I get into bed and listen to Radio 2 on a timer. I’m usually asleep before it goes off.

That said, I rarely get an undisturbed nights sleep as my kids often wake in the night and wake me up to tell me they’re awake.

Yes I can imagine that, then everyone is awake

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Start off on my side wake up curdle in a little ball with the covers round me and fouled under my legs tucked up lol x"

All tucked up in a little ball.

Sounds lovely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm suffering with insomnia...

Would love to be able to sleep like normal people do.

Must be old age

It may also be because there is a lot on our minds right now? More worries perhaps.

Cant say im worrying about things...

sure,nothing to worry about

I do hope your insomnia goes away and you can sleep again.

Aaawww!!!your so nice...

Thanks.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Like a lot of people have said, no matter how tired I am, my head hits the pillow and my brain wakes up with all sorts of insignificant thoughts. It’s the whole “do penguins have knees?” thing.

I always get stupid thoughts before I sleep.

Then I wake up the next day and make threads and comments about them here

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I sleep quite easily at night ever since I was little.

I always put a cushion/thick pillow underneath my legs : prefer to sleep with my legs slightly raised to improve circulation back to the heart.

I love to sleep at night."

I've seen adverts for the leg pillows etc.

But I don't think I could use one, I turn over so much it would annoy me having to keep putting it back in place

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I am a side sleeper so in the recovery position normally

Normal routine is music for half an hour and then boom I'm out like a light, slowly getting used to not being woken by my dog twice a night

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am a side sleeper so in the recovery position normally

Normal routine is music for half an hour and then boom I'm out like a light, slowly getting used to not being woken by my dog twice a night "

My dog constantly wakes me up, but that's because I'm such a light sleeper.

I'm so jealous of her, literally within a minute of her lying down she's asleep and dreaming immediately with her paws twitching.

It amazes me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Usually sleep on the side, I like a flat pillow, and a single one. I love white noise

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Usually sleep on the side, I like a flat pillow, and a single one. I love white noise "

Ahh now I have to have 2 pillows, I like my head on an angle for some reason.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My sleep pattern is shocking

..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep

I've not heard of that one before.

The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder

Is it working?

Yes, but I wake up when it stops

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with

Which TV?

And why isn't it me?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My sleep pattern is shocking

..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep

I've not heard of that one before.

The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder

Is it working?

Yes, but I wake up when it stops

That's so strange.

I've never heard of sleeping to thunder before

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have to listen to an audio book with head phone in one ear curled on my side with my arm under my head instead of pillow

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Have to listen to an audio book with head phone in one ear curled on my side with my arm under my head instead of pillow

What

Wowsers

At least it works for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My sleep pattern is shocking

..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep

I've not heard of that one before.

The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder

Is it working?

Yes, but I wake up when it stops

That's so strange.

I've never heard of sleeping to thunder before

It’s a sleep app as well

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I am a bad sleeper probably due to being a nightshift worker. I sit up on my days off until around 2 then force myself to sleep. Usually get about 4 or 5hrs at the most. Sleep better in the arms of a man for some reason.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My sleep pattern is shocking

..I’ve tried listening to thunderstorms lately to help me fall asleep

I've not heard of that one before.

The rainfall can be quite soothing, but thunder

Is it working?

Yes, but I wake up when it stops

That's so strange.

I've never heard of sleeping to thunder before

It’s a sleep app as well

This calls for a Cindi research project, I'm fascinated by it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sleep?

This sounds like my usual night

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am a bad sleeper probably due to being a nightshift worker. I sit up on my days off until around 2 then force myself to sleep. Usually get about 4 or 5hrs at the most. Sleep better in the arms of a man for some reason."

I can't begin to imagine how being a nightshirt worker affects sleep when you work, say 5 on and 2 off etc.

Must be a nightmare (pardon the pun)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't begin to imagine how being a nightshirt worker affects sleep when you work, say 5 on and 2 off etc.

Must be a nightmare (pardon the pun)

Its shit.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sleep?

This sounds like my usual night

Turning off the brain at night can be a hard task

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can sleep for England. It’s getting up I struggle with.

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By *carlet_woman_xxWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

"I'm sleeping quite well lately. I do fall asleep to the TV. It's the getting up I struggle with

Once I'm awake I always have a couple of coffees in bed as I wake up properly and see what's happening on Fab.

Then I'm out in the cold with

I've recently discovered coffee. Hated it for years

I've always liked my coffee.

I can't drink tea, it gives me headaches.

And it's not proper to open the rum at that time, or is it?

Oh whiskey in coffee. Son keeps asking why I'm happy

Jack Daniels is nice in coffee

Exactly

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I can't begin to imagine how being a nightshirt worker affects sleep when you work, say 5 on and 2 off etc.

Must be a nightmare (pardon the pun)

Its shit."

My ex mother in law did this, she worked nights in a carehome.

It's a hard life x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can sleep for England. It’s getting up I struggle with. "

Especially when it's so cold and it's nice and cosy in bed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can sleep for England. It’s getting up I struggle with.

Especially when it's so cold and it's nice and cosy in bed

Oh god yes! One good thing about no school and wfh

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can sleep for England. It’s getting up I struggle with.

Especially when it's so cold and it's nice and cosy in bed

Oh god yes! One good thing about no school and wfh

Tell the truth, you're still in bed now, aren't ya?

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By *hilledGuerillaMan
over a year ago

In the monkey house

Lie down, close eyes, snore a little occasionally, wake up. Easy peasy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Start off on my side wake up curdle in a little ball with the covers round me and fouled under my legs tucked up lol x

All tucked up in a little ball.

Sounds lovely

Yip pritty much and can be till you need to make the bed in the morning ha ha x

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By *ny1localMan
over a year ago

READING

I'm one of the 'two rotators', sleep 2hr, wake 2hr,sleep 2hr etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can sleep for England. It’s getting up I struggle with.

Especially when it's so cold and it's nice and cosy in bed

Oh god yes! One good thing about no school and wfh

Tell the truth, you're still in bed now, aren't ya?

Haha no I’m not that bad! Although I have only just had my shower and got dressed!

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By *lim and louiseCouple
over a year ago

dromore

Not very well at all sleep for a few hours partly wake up then drift off again then wake up again ,repeat all night.

Glad when it's time to get up,but a old friend told me once,you die in bed,????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Naked spooning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Naked spooning

Oh how I miss that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I sleep on my LG side, with my hand under the pillow

I'm always waking during the night.. I find i sleep better if i don't go to sleep until 1-2 and then get up at 6am ish

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.

My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed

A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that

I need some light on in the room - I have a floor standing mirror propped against a wall. I've put an LED strip on the back of it. When they are on, they cast a, shadow of light on the wall as opposed to being direct light. That's enough.

I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa

I go to bed before I'm tired

Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going

I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth

I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet

Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed

In case I need to get out in a hurry

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I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily

I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep

I am a bit of a nightmare tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed

A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that

I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa

I go to bed before I'm tired

Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going

I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth

I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet

Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed

In case I need to get out in a hurry

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I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily

I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep

I am a bit of a nightmare tbh

Oh, and I open the downstairs blinds before I go to bed

I don't like coming downstairs to dark rooms in the morning

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"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed

A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that

I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa

I go to bed before I'm tired

Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going

I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth

I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet

Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed

In case I need to get out in a hurry

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I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily

I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep

I am a bit of a nightmare tbh

Oh, and I open the downstairs blinds before I go to bed

I don't like coming downstairs to dark rooms in the morning

Omg i am so opposite to you.. Dark room, totally quiet.. I even use earplugs if its raining! Door shut to keep furry creatures out.

I do however sleep under several quilts / blankets, regardless of time of year

When i sleep with other people I'm usually perched on the end of the bed haha... I think I've grown used to the luxury of space.. They are constantly pulling me in as i slowly migrate back out to the edge

I think maybe I'm a nightmare too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lie down, close eyes, snore a little occasionally, wake up. Easy peasy. "

Show off

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By *ornyhun69Woman
over a year ago

Wales

What is this sleep thing your all talking about

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over a year ago

"Not very well at all sleep for a few hours partly wake up then drift off again then wake up again ,repeat all night.

Glad when it's time to get up,but a old friend told me once,you die in bed,????"

I can't sleep right through either.

I'm pleased I'm not alone with my sleeping habits

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over a year ago

"Naked spooning

But do you still fart

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over a year ago

"I sleep on my LG side, with my hand under the pillow

I'm always waking during the night.. I find i sleep better if i don't go to sleep until 1-2 and then get up at 6am ish "

I start on my side, but then my shoulder aches so I have to keep changing

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over a year ago

"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.

My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring! "

Maybes a fool proof combination of both

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

There are a lot of dependents on how I sleep.

I have found it difficult to get to sleep before midnight over the last couple of years.

Sometimes I'm awake until 3 or 4am.

Sometimes I am asleep by 1am.

Thankfully, I don't wake up every hour like I used to.

I dream every night and remember them.

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over a year ago

"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed

A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that

I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa

I go to bed before I'm tired

Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going

I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth

I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet

Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed

In case I need to get out in a hurry

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I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily

I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep

I am a bit of a nightmare tbh

Omg wtf

And I thought I was a bit weird

At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.

My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring! "

I would love a man to read to me in bed.

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over a year ago

"What is this sleep thing your all talking about

Something some here have no problem doing.

It's not fair

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over a year ago

"There are a lot of dependents on how I sleep.

I have found it difficult to get to sleep before midnight over the last couple of years.

Sometimes I'm awake until 3 or 4am.

Sometimes I am asleep by 1am.

Thankfully, I don't wake up every hour like I used to.

I dream every night and remember them."

I remember some of my dreams, not all, but some.

They help fuel my craziness in the forum because I speak of them as if they happened

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.

My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!

Maybes a fool proof combination of both

Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X

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over a year ago

"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.

My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!

Maybes a fool proof combination of both

Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X"

Ooo that's a great idea!

Get on Dragons Den

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.

My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!

Maybes a fool proof combination of both

Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X

Ooo that's a great idea!

Get on Dragons Den

It works better with a cuddle though! X

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over a year ago

Sleep straight away no issues. I curl up resting with my arms crossed underneath me and dont move all night

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over a year ago

"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.

My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!

Maybes a fool proof combination of both

Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X

Ooo that's a great idea!

Get on Dragons Den

It works better with a cuddle though! X "

I wonder......

..is this the inspiration for your username?

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over a year ago

I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps.

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over a year ago

Takes a good hour plus,I have an active mind

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over a year ago

"Sleep straight away no issues. I curl up resting with my arms crossed underneath me and dont move all night"

Pah!

Another showoff

You are lucky, very lucky

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"There are a lot of dependents on how I sleep.

I have found it difficult to get to sleep before midnight over the last couple of years.

Sometimes I'm awake until 3 or 4am.

Sometimes I am asleep by 1am.

Thankfully, I don't wake up every hour like I used to.

I dream every night and remember them.

I remember some of my dreams, not all, but some.

They help fuel my craziness in the forum because I speak of them as if they happened

My dreams usually tell me I'm on Facebook too much or reading these forums too much

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps. "

How do I find these? I've tried rain and music, but the high notes aggravate my nerves.

I need a baritone or bass voice to listen to.

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

It works better with a cuddle though! X

I wonder......

..is this the inspiration for your username?"

No. Just a happy coincidence!

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over a year ago

"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps. "

Talking/music keeps me awake so I can't do this stuff unfortunately.

But I may try this thunder technique that was mentioned

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I can usually fall asleep in about a minute. It's like I flick a switch. In my job it is important to sleep when you can at times.

My OH used to really struggle so I would read to her. She said the sound of my voice was soothing but perhaps she just found my books boring!

Maybes a fool proof combination of both

Perhaps I should market audio books where you don't care what happens in the end and read them in a soporific voice! X"

I had a tape with a French man reading out a breathing exercise in English. His voice alone was so relaxing he could have been reading out the period table.

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over a year ago

"Takes a good hour plus,I have an active mind"

Welcome to the club!

You are not alone here x

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps.

How do I find these? I've tried rain and music, but the high notes aggravate my nerves.

I need a baritone or bass voice to listen to."

First customer!

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over a year ago

"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps.

Talking/music keeps me awake so I can't do this stuff unfortunately.

But I may try this thunder technique that was mentioned

What about white noise?

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over a year ago

"There are a lot of dependents on how I sleep.

I have found it difficult to get to sleep before midnight over the last couple of years.

Sometimes I'm awake until 3 or 4am.

Sometimes I am asleep by 1am.

Thankfully, I don't wake up every hour like I used to.

I dream every night and remember them.

I remember some of my dreams, not all, but some.

They help fuel my craziness in the forum because I speak of them as if they happened

My dreams usually tell me I'm on Facebook too much or reading these forums too much

I dreamt the other night was a new 'swan' emoji.

It was huge compared to the

one

That's when you know you're on Fab forums too much

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over a year ago

"I listen to a meditation/sleep podcast. That usually helps.

Talking/music keeps me awake so I can't do this stuff unfortunately.

But I may try this thunder technique that was mentioned

What about white noise?"

I think I'll try that also

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over a year ago

"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed

A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that

I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa

I go to bed before I'm tired

Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going

I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth

I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet

Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed

In case I need to get out in a hurry

---

I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily

I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep

I am a bit of a nightmare tbh

Omg wtf

And I thought I was a bit weird

At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good

Oh and I can't sleep if someone is spooning me or me them

It has to be back to back

I like my shoulders covered, but my feet out too

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I can't fall asleep (in bed) unless I'm laying on my stomach.

Once I'm asleep I'm dead to the world.

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over a year ago

"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed

A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that

I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa

I go to bed before I'm tired

Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going

I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth

I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet

Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed

In case I need to get out in a hurry

---

I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily

I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep

I am a bit of a nightmare tbh

Omg wtf

And I thought I was a bit weird

At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good

Oh and I can't sleep if someone is spooning me or me them

It has to be back to back

I like my shoulders covered, but my feet out too

This is brilliant

What is your pillow + quilt requirements?

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over a year ago

"I can't fall asleep (in bed) unless I'm laying on my stomach.

Once I'm asleep I'm dead to the world.

I eventually fall asleep on my stomach, but I can't start that way.

I have to lie on my sides first to drift off

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

My OH used to like From our own correspondent on the BBC sounds. It is such a gentle voice with nice stories. Others like the shipping forecast.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed

A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that

I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa

I go to bed before I'm tired

Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going

I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth

I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet

Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed

In case I need to get out in a hurry

---

I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily

I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep

I am a bit of a nightmare tbh

Omg wtf

And I thought I was a bit weird

At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good

Oh and I can't sleep if someone is spooning me or me them

It has to be back to back

I like my shoulders covered, but my feet out too

Me too

I've done the shoulder and neck covered since I was a child and watched a vampire film.

I thought a vampire was going to get in my window and bite my neck

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over a year ago

"I have to sleep on the right hand side of the bed

A minimum of two pillows and firm ones at that

I need some noise in the room too - low settling music, usually Smooth FM or Magic Chilled via Alexa

I go to bed before I'm tired

Settle down with my phone and usually a couple of games on Scrabble Play, til the eyelids start going

I also have a routine before bed, check both doors, check sockets are off, straighten cushions, straighten throws, pots done, wee, brush teeth

I take 3 things to bed with me - phone, keys, wallet

Always clothes on ottoman at end of bed

In case I need to get out in a hurry

---

I did 18 years on call, so wake very easily

I like the music as, if I am waken, it soothes me back to sleep

I am a bit of a nightmare tbh

Omg wtf

And I thought I was a bit weird

At least it's a routine that helps you sleep though, that's good

Oh and I can't sleep if someone is spooning me or me them

It has to be back to back

I like my shoulders covered, but my feet out too

This is brilliant

What is your pillow + quilt requirements?

2 pillows but they have to be firm

One duvet. No blankets over me. 10 tog is fine as I get hot in bed

I like a firm mattress too - can't be doing with wallowing about on a soft one

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By *assy LassieWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

I venture into the virus forum. Guaranteed to put you to sleep

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

I'm normally dog tired by about nine, by the time the oldest has settled and I go to bed by body goes bing I'm awake now and need to think about a million things that do not need any thought and I lay awake or toss and turn for hours

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over a year ago

I need a cuddle buddy

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over a year ago

"I venture into the virus forum. Guaranteed to put you to sleep

Ahhh

But I'm sure I read somewhere that using a mobile before bed is bad.

Something about the glare from your phone that keeps you awake.

Maybes

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over a year ago

"I'm normally dog tired by about nine, by the time the oldest has settled and I go to bed by body goes bing I'm awake now and need to think about a million things that do not need any thought and I lay awake or toss and turn for hours

Yup I also get this.

Our body is tired but the brain says "nope, I want to think about stuff"

I sometimes find reading a book before bed helps when I get this

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

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over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

I bet it is

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over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

I bet it is "

Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not

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over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

I bet it is

Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not

That's always for the best

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over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

I bet it is

Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not

That's always for the best "

I must be losing my touch

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over a year ago

"Sleep?

That's me through and through.

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over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

I bet it is

Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not

That's always for the best

I must be losing my touch

Or I'm just to good

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over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

I bet it is

Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not

That's always for the best

I must be losing my touch

Or I'm just to good "

You beat me to the nocturnal thread, you were the 175th poster twice! last night.

Maybes you are my nemesis

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over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

I bet it is

Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not

That's always for the best

I must be losing my touch

Or I'm just to good

You beat me to the nocturnal thread, you were the 175th poster twice! last night.

Maybes you are my nemesis

Maybe but you still love me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sleep?

That's me through and through."

You are not alone.

On this thread there's only a couple of natural sleepers who go to the land of nod straight away

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over a year ago

"I need a cuddle buddy

I'm the same Wonko.

It's hard

I bet it is

Now I can't tell if you're being dirty or not

That's always for the best

I must be losing my touch

Or I'm just to good

You beat me to the nocturnal thread, you were the 175th poster twice! last night.

Maybes you are my nemesis

Maybe but you still love me

Of course I do

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By *aulupforitMan
over a year ago

Corbridge

It takes me ages to get to sleep as I toss and turn and can sometimes take me 3 hours to get to sleep.Does not help that I have sleep apnea and have a machine Cpap.I used to have 30 episodes in a night where I stopped breathing but it is down to 9 now.

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over a year ago

"It takes me ages to get to sleep as I toss and turn and can sometimes take me 3 hours to get to sleep.Does not help that I have sleep apnea and have a machine Cpap.I used to have 30 episodes in a night where I stopped breathing but it is down to 9 now."

I'm sorry to hear about that.

When I made this thread I didn't think about medical conditions that affects sleep also.

I'm pleased it's getting easier for you.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

I'd give anything to be able to go to sleep at a reasonable hour. Usually 3 or 4am. Then shattered when I get up. But then can't sleep at night, again! Viscous cycle. I catch up on sleep by staying in bed most weekend.

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

Sleep well people. X

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I'm sorry to hear about that.

When I made this thread I didn't think about medical conditions that affects sleep also.

I'm pleased it's getting easier for you.

Similar but different, but I struggle because in many positions, my leg, hip, foot or all three go numb, get pins and needles, burn etc and so it's painful to try and sleep. I exhaust myself posting shite on here or reading till I have to sleep.

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over a year ago

"I'd give anything to be able to go to sleep at a reasonable hour. Usually 3 or 4am. Then shattered when I get up. But then can't sleep at night, again! Viscous cycle. I catch up on sleep by staying in bed most weekend.

It's a hard cycle to break, especially when you have a snooze after lunch time.

Believe me, I know

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over a year ago

"Sleep well people. X"

Sweet dreams

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