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April 20, 2009
Why Is It...
That you can toss and turn all night, unable to sleep, until finally falling sound asleep approximately 3.5 minutes before your alarm goes off?
Posted by Mr. Bingley at April 20, 2009 06:09 AM
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I know that phenomenon, myself. If you figure it out, there's $5 in it for you.
Posted by: Rob at April 20, 2009 12:35 PM
I'll chip in on that too.
Posted by: Cullen at April 20, 2009 01:44 PM
I'll chip in on that too.
Posted by: Cullen at April 20, 2009 01:47 PM
In my case, I think it's because my brain is trying to kill me. I'm not sure why...if I die, my brain dies too.
Posted by: ricki at April 20, 2009 01:59 PM
ricki, do you remember Bill Cosby's routine about which body part is in charge? Your brain isn't trying to kill you, it's just fighting with the rest of the parts.
Posted by: Retread at April 20, 2009 02:43 PM
"Restless Leg Syndrome"?
Saw it on TV.
Posted by: mojo at April 20, 2009 04:48 PM
Try a shot or two of bourbon. Of course, I say that about pretty much everything.
Posted by: Dave E. at April 20, 2009 05:22 PM
I feel your pain. I go through a few days of insomnia once or twice a year.
My easy fix: pop two Benadryl (or the generic equivalent) as soon as you realize you're having trouble falling asleep.
The better fix: get a scrip for Ambien from your doctor. I took it, started getting ready for bed... and 15 minutes later I couldn't stand up, I was so tired. No hangover either, which is a problem with Benadryl. Unfortunately, I found out it's habit forming for addictive types like me. So, I'm back to Benadryl.
Posted by: Julie at April 20, 2009 11:07 PM
Welcome to my world, my brother.
Posted by: Val Prieto at April 21, 2009 09:48 AM