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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

I live by myself so I don't wear the ear phones any more. I turn down the boom box till I can just hear it and I have a remote so that if I wake in the night I can turn it back on. It works wonders.

Davit

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 124

Oh ok,

Thanks AmJ. I've been doing this almost every night, and I am for sure getting so much better sleeps!

SIM

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 50

Nope, not weird in the slightest. In fact, thru personal experience I have come to realize that this means that it is working and you are teaching yourself to relax. It happens to me all the time and I must say that it is some of the most restful sleep that I get. Enjoy!

AMJ

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 124

Hi AmJ,

Thanks for getting back to me. I've been listening to some relaxing music on my ipod before bed. However, I keep falling asleep before the music ends and I fall asleep with them in my ear...is that weird?

SIM

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 50

Hi SIM!

I definetely use ear phones. It helps me to concentrate better on the recording and blocks out any un-relaxing sounds around me allowing complete relaxation. I use self-hypnosis apps by Andrew Johnson on my Iphone and they have been VERY helpful in helping me practice breathing and mediation exercises. Let me know how it goes and good luck.

AMJ

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 124

Hey AmJ

Was just wondering, when you listen to this before bed is it with earphones or out loud?

I've been trying to listen to some relaxation for bed but i'm not sure if i should use earphones or not.

Thanks!

SIM

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 50

Mediation is a GREAT tool before bed. The ones on CD or Ipod are very easy and take about 15 min. I relax in bed and play one and it relaxes me even if I feel panicky or anxious. It takes a while but if you try to do it at least once a day the effects are really good and before you know it you are practicing the techniques throughtout the day.

AMJ

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 192

Hi: I have found that if I have a hot, hot bath before bedtime (rather than shower) it relaxes the muscles. Then if you like warm milk, a cup before bedtime helps too. You can add a drop of vanilla if you don't like it plain. Also, try a relaxation exercise, deep breathing or meditation, whichever works best for you before going to bed - let yourself know that it is o.k. to be concerned about financial problems - this is normal and a good thing - but right now you are going to sleep. Hope this helps.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 466

Hi Jo,

First off, welcome to the board! Secondly, I feel you about the whole money issue. Personally, I do free things. Go to the park, play football, soccer, walk, run, whatever. Gotta fill that spare time with something active, otherwise the crazy mess that is my bills would make me go loco. When I'm not active, I get down on myself and frustrated easy. And every once in awhile I go somewhere I'm not familiar with, it helps clear the mind having to deal with it. Could just be the town next to you, or a bike ride into the neighborhood down the street. I think I just like the adventure of being lost sometimes...makes me feel like Jackie Chan...damn, I'm an overgrown kid.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

Hey Jo,

I know exactly how you feel. I am so there and doing that right now! I guess what we both need to do is take extra care of ourselves and we will both get through this! Hang in there, I will too!

Capeverde,

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