Insomnia.

What do others do to pass the time during the night when sleep just will not come? ( Keep it clean)
I need ideas that will not disturb the rest of the household.
I know that some of you come on this site, and I may do that.
It would provide some comfort even to know others of you have the same prob.
I'm looking forward to some comical answers from some of you, as I know what you can be like.

I sleep the sleep of the innocent, so I can't help you but good luck in your quest.

I just look at all the picture albums I have on my computer files or on disk.

if I can listen to a speech programme (not music) on the radio, I will fall asleep almost immediately.

james, you have my sympathy 101%, cos early last year i had a rough time, 2 hrs sleep and that was it, even though i was so tired, i was like a Zombie. I think 1st you must ask yourself why arnt you sleeping, if this is not the norm for you. i went to my gp and she wanted to put me on Anxiety pills, but i said No cos i was not depressed or i thought had Anxiety, a couple of weeks later i went back, and said id try Anything so i started a mild course, and have not looked backed since, was on them about 6 months, slowly weaning off them, but if i ever have the same problem, i,d be waiting for my gp,s door to open - 1st in the queue. Hope my bit helps, sorry its so long winded - Good Luck

hi james, ive not had a full nights sleep for over 17years because of chronic pain, (i hope thats not your problem) theres no substitute for sleep so dont get in the habit of roaming round or watching tv all night, thats the worst thing you could do, mild sleeping pills may help in the short term but long sessions of strong drugs will give you even more problems in my experience , it depends on your circumstances, try to go to bed relaxed and concentrate on good thoughts, good luck to you.

Hi Joseph, I am so sorry that you have chronic pain, It must be horrible for you, and anyone else who suffers from that.
This, thank goodness, is not my problem. I just can't seem to relax. Thoughts of what I could be doing keeps running through my mind.
I am recently retired from nursing, and often worked nights, so perhaps I need to establish a new routine.

Thank you all who gave hints and tips.

I read Odins threads, am asleep in no time at all.

Hiya James I've been advised to cut down on caffeine so am now on decaff tea bags to see if that works so if you drink a lot of tea or coffee try decaff and see if that works,hope you and me (not together) will soon be getting a good nights sleep

Have you had trouble sleeping a long time james,or is it only recently that is has become a problem.?

I was told years ago to put a hot water bottle near my knees, it does help you to relax, god knows why.

Sorry for butting in folks, Emps where do you get that oil from for nits, Only i have been told its good for skin probs as well eczema and alike.

Oiling nits????

Does their squeaking keep you awake xrh?

My most favourite pastime is oiling nits.

aye, theres nothing worse than squeeky nits when your trying to get some sleep,

Louse lubricating could catch on with the insomniacs xrh.


Do you need a keen eye and a steady hand. Or do you just go at it willy nilly?

neem oil mister mannerin I get it from the health food shop near the post office in ashton. Its good for allsorts.Order it in if you have to, don't go for creams with it, buy it neat like I do. Its about 8quid a bottle. I used it on my daughters chill blanes yesterday n it sorted them as well.

Oh mister M, mix a few drops of lavendar oil in it as well, u can use both neat on ya skin without damaging it

I sleep the sleep of the just.

Thank you Wilson. These buggers keep hijackin' me posts.

Robbing Her Maj's mailmen.

HOW BIG ARE THI NITS XRH?

Yon sod above has edited his words.

Originally said hijacking his posties.

just asleep gene? or just awake?

SWINES!!!!!!!!!!

tut, tut,

Thwaaarted yer edit xrh.

I know "Posties"

Was that not what you originally put xr.

Apologies if I'm mistaken. If so I'll shift my edit.

It was Dostaf lol, but i have no idea why i typed Posties instead of posts.

Thanks for that. I thought I was going to have to visit specsavers. What with my recent attack of the typo's, I was ready to reach for the smelling salts.

Sax-okay mate.

My uncle died peacefully in his sleep a few years ago.

The same could not be said for his passengers.

Keep up at the back.

I'll get me horlicks.

Trains, planes and ..........

Been a long day.

Blast from the past.

Aye and a blast that still lingers in the air.

Expect complaints.

Neem Oil

Oh I say!

No wonder...etc..

I used to like him.

A recent mention

I wish to complain.

Why has a post/thread from Feb 2009 been resurrected?

It isn't good for us somnambulists

It was resurrected s it got a mention elsewhere.

Ooops.

errol garner....play misty...and others.
cant understand the wifes rage....she tells me to get out and find a ******* park bench????

Does she mean a walk in the fresh air might help, Billy?

when I go to Spain I bring the family Dormidina to help them sleep. They are just on the chemists counter with Tunes or in a glass bowl yoiu help yourself to. Tried allsorts but these and about 6 of my family are on half a tablet a couple of night a week.

Nit Oil.

One learned fellow penned a poem about the stuff.

But I'm buggered if I'm trawling though the Saturday Morning Poets thread.

I think it went along the lines of:

Nit oil's good

Nit oil's great



Probably not that memorable a poem what I wrote after all.

Nit oil. by Xrh59 June 2009

Nit oil is a wonderous thing
it gives them shine and lots of spring,
my friend Dostaf uses it at least twice a day
he say's it keeps the buggers at bay,
but oft' on a winters night you can here them
on thier slay, whizzing here, and whizzing there
will there ever be peace in this mons hair.

And, inspired by Xrh59's poem, Dostaf's untitled work follows a few minutes later:

I do use nit oil here and there
and not always on my hair
you see this stuff has many uses
It's extracted from exotic juices

rub it in and rub it well
discretely so no one can tell
stops things squeaking, keeps things bright
gives a satisfactory night.

Then it got daft.


Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

Nit oil.

Nit oil is a wonderous thing
it gives them shine and lots of spring,
my friend Dostaf uses it at least twice a day
he say's it keeps the buggers at bay,
but oft' on a winters night you can here them
on thier slay, whizzing here, and whizzing there
will there ever be peace in this mons hair.

Me Today.


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 15:47

Posted by: dostaf (50016)











I do use nit oil here and there
and not always on my hair
you see this stuff has many uses
It's extracted from exotic juices

rub it in and rub it well
discretely so no one can tell
stops things squeaking, keeps things bright
gives a satisfactory night.

Me today.


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 16:03

Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 16:07

Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)


Nit oils good, nit oils good,
we all use good ole' nit oil
pineapple or apricot, we use the lot
so everynight when I'm asleep
I'm dreaming of bombing old nits,
giving them the blitz,
with a load of Wigan world nit oil.

Me again today.


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 16:16


Posted by: dostaf (50016)

Nit oil's great, in right doses
on your head or on your toeses
do not put it down your trousers
it raises more than just eye browses

Me again today

toeses


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 17:32
Last edited by dostaf: 8th Jun 2009 at 17:33:22


Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

Nit oil's fine, I use it all the time
with such a fragrance devine no need to rhyme
on comb or brush, there's no need to rush
get it on your crust, it's a wonderlust
for young and old, just be bold
splash it all over, it's even good on rover
if you have nits, then this is the dogs bits
use some today, don't keep it for display
oil them nits, and banish those ends with splits.

Even more of me again today.


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 17:54

Posted by: dostaf (50016)


Brush or comb for application
versatile is this embracation
stick it in your nooks and crannies
ask your uncles ask your grannies
bits of dogs or bits of cats
It can also work on rats

Me again


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 18:02


Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

Nit oil Ned.

Nit oil Ned was restless in bed
they bit him here they bit him there
so off to the kitchen he fled
his scalp was a leet that flippin'
itchy neet, he laced his bonce with
WW nit oil and soothing it did start
no more itching, no more scratching
those pesky nits once again had had their matching.


'Shakespeare' fooey!!!!!!






Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 18:10
Posted by: jo anne (17732)

There's no fleas on Xrh and Dostaf.

Thank you to all the poets in this thread.


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 18:14



Posted by: dostaf (50016)

Once those nasty nits had started
Nit Oil Ned soon had them thwaaarted
oiled his yed and other bits
didn't like it dirty nits
some they died, some they fled
left yon mon happy in his bed


Beware cheap imitations.


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 18:16


Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

"Fooey" do I mean phooey?

Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 18:20

Posted by: dostaf (50016)


Poetic licence dear chap.

Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 18:21


Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

It's all chinese to me.


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 18:30




Posted by: dostaf (50016)


繁體中文


Dear mester xrh don't get in a state
help is at hand, isn't google great
lice has been located, that's enough toil
please don't google Oriental oil.


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 21:39


Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

Hong Kong Phooey!


Replied: 8th Jun 2009 at 21:42