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[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Anyone here have any type of..tricks or methods on how to fall sleep? I've been..having a hard time sleeping lately. And I can't keep...staying up like this every night. Misato-san says my synchronization scores are getting low. And I know father isn't happy about it either.

In any case, I really like this song.

[ooc: strike; only hackable to Kaworu, Asuka, and maybe Suzaku if he believes hard enough]

Comments

[somnifacent.livejournal.com]

Have something to drink~ Like sake or some kind of alcohol~ It makes you sleepy~

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Um,..not sure if I want to drink sake though..

[sassygirlsrock.livejournal.com]

Try some hot drink and relaxing music, honey

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

I guess I can try that. I've listened to music before I went to bed before-but maybe it's not relaxing enough.

[bright-mirror.livejournal.com]

I've found that meditation helps. And, um... I'm sorry for prying, but have you been under a lot of stress lately? It can be hard to sleep when you have a lot on your mind.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Stress? ..Um...I guess you can say that.

[thricedeadwind.livejournal.com]

This may be a more suitable question for your physician, yet should you harbor reservations for doing so (out of some imagined stigma, perhaps), then there exist resources online which may prove to be useful.

The following advice has proven useful in regards to my own issue of insomnia, as it were. Though I would not claim those problems have disappeared completely. If problems more complex than mere philological are posed against you, one should definitely seek more elaborate help than the Internet. For I am no physician.

Your success regarding this advice will vary, especially as I have no ability to evaluate what of this list exists already as part of your routine.

1. Regular, routine physical activity, such as exercise.
- In confined quarters, limited aerobics may have to suffice.
2. Removal of stimulants after a certain hour.
- Caffeine is an obvious barrier to sleep, but a developed reliance on alcohol might be as well, surprisingly.
3. A set routine around the time of sleep.
- Psychology suggests creating such routines helps 'prepare the mind' for sleep.
4. Relaxing audio or video media.
- The above advice has worked for other individuals, though not myself.

I hope my advice will be of some assistance towards eliminating your difficulties.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

..Wow. Um, thank you. That's really helpful!

[the-air-corsair.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you should count sheep?

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

I haven't tried counting sheep before. I've heard that it doesn't work but...I'll try anything at this rate.

[donuts-plz.livejournal.com]

WHISKEY!

[the-air-corsair.livejournal.com]

He's obviously underaged, Mister Val!

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Um...I don't think I want to try that method.

[philoxidizes]

I've heard that reading directly before bed helps many people to fall asleep.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Reading..? Hmm. I haven't..heard that before.

[dreamofcrystal.livejournal.com]

Looking at picture books makes me tired...Papa says that thinking about what yo u like a lot will make you sleep and dream good dreams.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

I don't have any pictures. Things I like? There..isn't much I like. I mean..I like playing the cello.

[oceanicbutterfly]

Keep your room warm. There are also some foods that induce sleepiness--turkey, for example.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Hmm..do you know any other types of food that might do that? Not sure I can..get turkey.

[aburningspirit.livejournal.com]

Hard time sleepin'? Do a lotta runnin' around or stay busy durin' the day. Makes ya tired at night.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Someone suggested running earlier. And...that could work, seeing that I don't really do much during the day.

[canhaswrenchpls.livejournal.com]

i don't get that video. machines don't like cake!

i like this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAuzZ61Bqkw

as for getting to sleep... its important to be somewhere warm, safe and comfortable. thats why i sleep in the cockpit of my machine.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Yeah,..I know. Maybe the cake thing is a lie?

That looks interesting. I might look into that.

Well-I have my room. But lately,..I haven't been feeling very comfortable there. I remember having a decent sleep at a friend's house. Maybe I have to start spending the night there more.

[and-dont-blink.livejournal.com]

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

...You're really creepy...

[heavenly-home.livejournal.com]

Warm milk always helps. Drink it slowly, keep your breathing even, and try to relax.

And yes, that is quite a catchy song. Some new kind of music, I take it. :-)

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

Hmm, will water do? Um..we don't really have..milk.

Y-yeah it is. The video itself..doesn't make sense but..I like the song.

[Locked to Shinji]

[whiteknight7.livejournal.com]

((Ne, Shinji-kun. Are you having trouble with your EVA? Whenever I'm having trouble focusing, and Lancelot starts to notice, I sort of...I guess just let that part of me take over. There's the Suzaku who's walking and talking and having fun with his friends, and there's the Suzaku who fights, and who...can kill. As horrible as the fighting is...don't let the side that wants it to be over keep you from doing your job. And...at the same time, don't let the job hurt that part of you that can still be a kid, and has dreams, and...smiles. I'm sorry if I'm not being clear. But...I'm here if you need a friend.))


Shinji-kun, kaichou-san says that not sleeping well is a sign of stress, and you should take a vacation if you're having trouble sleeping. The offer to come visit is open any time. :) I...know how you feel, though. Sometimes I have trouble sleeping, too. But...I don't know what I do to sleep, so...sorry I'm not helpful.

[Locked]

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

((Thank you Suzaku-san. I've just...have a lot on my mind I guess and I've keep my mind clear like they said but, it's just so hard to. And...they get mad because I can't but..it's not that simple. But I need to..straight up soon. I can't..keep disappointing father.))

Well,...I've thought about taking your offer. And...Kaworu-kun said he wouldn't mind..covering for me if I visit you. But..I'm thinking..maybe sometime this weekend I can finish? And it's okay. Maybe you can..do some of these methods too.

[samuraiprosecutor]

I've developed the habit of continuing to work until sleep overtakes me. It's not a very effective soporific, but it's of great benefit where my workload is concerned.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

That would help,..but I don't really have any work to do..

[angermanaging]

Meditation and activity. Leading cause of insomnia is stress; trying harder to sleep inhibits success.

Being calm and tired works best for sleep. Try not to worry.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

It's..hard not to worry sometimes though..

[pow-hammer.livejournal.com]

Whenever I can't sleep, I like to talk to someone. It really makes me feel a lot better.

[shinji-eva.livejournal.com]

I guess I can do that. Although, it's been hard to talk to Misato-san lately...