Hoggirl Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 If you wake up and cannot go back to sleep what fun, quirky, or even boring things do you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I don't do fun or quirky in the middle of the night. All I can handle is boring. I usually either read or go on the computer. Julia mom of 3 (8,7,5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Plan the future, solve problems, write imaginary books, or think about something that has intrigued me recently, all in the comfort of my bed. I'm lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I usually either read or go on the computer. Same here. In extreme cases, I'll get a snack or take a hot bath. Insomnia and I go way back. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I do housework (but not vacuuming).;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Make tea, watch tv, eat snacks, play nintendo ds, computer or wake my dh up:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev in B'ville Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Sometimes I pray. Other times I count, either backwards from 1000 or I'll do prime numbers as high as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I toss and turn, and lay awake worrying about the bills. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Pay the bills/work on finances/sort mail. Clean the fridge, plan meals, making shopping lists. Quiet things that I have been putting off for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I read, or watch videos on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneJ Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I pray. I figure it's a good use of my time and it is quiet. I don't usually want to get out of bed cuz it's cold in the house and DH is nice and warm (when he's home anyway. . .well he's probably warm when he's gone too but I don't benefit then). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I read in bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I lay on the couch and try to go to sleep. I alleviates the stress of keeping dh awake while I'm tossing and turning. Sometimes I go right to sleep. If I can't go to sleep I will read or surf the internet and I usually get sleepy and am able to get back to sleep. Sometimes I just have to stay up. I've decided that I won't stress when I wake up in the night and that seems to help. I have a friend who watches MTV because it's so boring now that they don't have headbangers ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I don't wake up much anymore but when I did, I would go on the computer, talk to my friend in Singapore, or pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 wake my dh up:) Yeah, what GreenKitty said. It works every time.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I make lists. 1.) What I need to do the next day 2.) What household repairs/maintenance need to be done 3.) Which areas I still need to declutter 4.) What I need to do next to help each person in my household grow If I'm still having a problem, I make a list of all the big and small things that are bothering me, or that I'm worried about. Sometimes I do this list first if I know that I'm *worrying* a lot. After all that, if I'm still not sleepy, I read. Housecleaning is a very last resort :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 nt Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sassenach Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 It exhausts my brain and keeps my thoughts from wandering to things that I'm worried about. Insomnia has been a real problem for me over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Sometimes I knit or I come here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Read. Play video games. Put paperwork away. Pay bills. Rearrange the living room furniture (this really freaks the rest of my family out). Grab a pillow and blanket and camp out on the sofa and watch a movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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