Cannot Sleep

[excelsior-1]

went to bed early this evening - as i have a long and emotional day tomorrow, at my grandmother's funeral

the trouble is that there is so much going through my mind, i simply cannot get to sleep

i have tried to empty my head, and i have also tried other relaxing techniques...but to no avail

i guess i shall have to stay up until i collapse from exhaustion

[DTCwordfan]

Good luck, excel....tried a hot chocolate...or something soothing.

Sleep will take over when you are ready; set an alarm though.

[Prudie]

Thoughts with you for tomorrow excel. TBH you're not likely to sleep well tonight anyway, just stay up chatting on here if you can, accept that you are going to be very tired and emotional and hopefully catch up your sleep tomorrow night.

[nungate]

Well if it's company you're after, I'm here all on me tod, (she's not back from the speedway yet) just playing bejewelled vlitz on facebook, dipping into AB and half watching telly, oh and trying to keep up with ideas for the "another story without end" thread

[cupid04]

I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. xx
Praying that a restful night will be upon you soon.

[DaisyNonna]

Too early to try. Realise you feel the need of a good night's sleep but the more more normal you make your evening, the more likely you will sleep well.

[nungate]

^^^Blitz^ you wouldn't believe I was trained to touch type when I was at school, would you?

[sherrardk]

You should go to bed when you are tired, you will probably need an early night tomorrow.

[marval]

I am not surprised you are having trouble sleeping, you have a very difficult day ahead of you. A soothing hot drink might help, you can always chat on here. Hopefully sleep will come soon.

[Bbbananas]

Forget about tonight - just try and relax and doze. You will sleep tomorrow nite
xx

[Psybbo]

Oh Excel, I really feel for you tonight and will be thinking of you tomorrow. Take care and try to get some rest xx

[excelsior-1]

swift responses, wow

the alarm is set already DTC, thank you

i'm watching telly, but i will also take up all your offers and talk on here, thank you very much

now excuse me for a minute while i just pop off and change my avatar

[society]

@ With thoughts of you Excelsior xx

[DTCwordfan]

read a compilation of marval's jokes; that will soon have you snoring away.............

[MadMen]

It sounds a bit 'out there', I know, but I have found a new love in meditation, which has (pretty much) cured my insomnia.
YouTube it, there are many, many videos on there that may help you :)

On another note, I am really sorry to hear of your loss. x

[pusskin]

I hope you manage to sleep fitfully tonight excelsior.
Not very nice when you feel like a good sleep, and cant.
Hope all goes well tomorrow and hope it doesnt rain on you all x

[naomi24]

At a time like this, you can't expect your mind to be at rest. The period up until the funeral is the worst. After tomorrow, it will be better. x

[excelsior-1]

thanks folks

MadMen, i will investigate meditation at a future time, to aid with occasional insomnia - but not tonight

this avatar (when it kicks in) will stay on here as a memory for my gran until i get back home tomorrow evening

[Dee Sa]

excel I hope all goes well for tomorrow, will be thinking of you & yours.

[Sharingan]

Will be thinking of you tomorrow xx

[excelsior-1]

much appreciated, Dee Sa