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[articulations]

[ The message comes out late at night that Leia doesn't expect anyone to be awake to answer. She's pulling a Han right now; the man has a terrible habit of sending these late night texts out. Looks like she's learned from the best of the best.

There's a catch, however, and it's that Leia's locked this from any immediate family and friends*. She doesn't need the extra worry. Doesn't want anyone camping out on her front step. She might have missed someone, going through the directory this late, though. ]

I've spent the last hour trying to go back through what's available. I've also tried browsing what's online. It hasn't worked out so well.

What I'm looking for are remedies. Something that works in helping someone fall asleep and stay asleep without waking every two hours.

When I say remedies, I mean the kind that come in the form of personal experience. If you've had trouble keeping a sleep schedule, please, share what works for you?


( *out of the cast, this post is locked from Luke, Obi-Wan, Anakin, Padmé, Hux, Finn, Kanan, Poe, Kylo, Lando. Anyone else in the cast directory wasn't locked out and receives the message/can reply/can pass it on. )

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[violetnce]

Generally, my go to is another skilled -- and if at all possible, trusted -- telepath, who can ease my mind into a peaceful sleep. If one isn't available, it's a toss-up between a small amount of room temperature beer (unless all that's around is that crap that Americans call beer; I won't touch that), or a melatonin pill. All three of those methods have worked for me in the past.

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[articulations]

I don't think I know of any telepaths, personally. I suppose I could try and meditate. Seems pointless, it works for only so long.

I did read about that pill. Seems like it could work. Unfortunately it's so late that I'm not sure there's a place open that could sell me something lile that.

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[winningkatsudon]

[ Yuuri's not one for online activity, but this post catches his attention. He's had plenty of trouble falling asleep before, especially the day before a competition. ]

There are some teas that can help. Chamomile or lavender are good ones.

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[articulations]

Teas are definitely something I can look in to purchasing. Thank you for the recommendations.

I've heard of those names being associated with some kind of pillow spray?

[articulations]

Why do you call it the right kind? There's more than one kind?

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[doubleblind]

Herbal tea or pot are my go-tos. I can lend you either.

Or both.

[articulations]

It seems that's the general census. Tea and...pot.

I had my first experience with pot a few weeks ago. I admit it did make me a little tired in the end.

I never knew where or how to get it though. Guess now I know.

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[onlydoubts]

Tea isn't a bad one. Alcohol helps, too.

[ there are a lot more herbal remedies but he hasn't tried those. Also "watching tv until you're too tired to stay awake" probably isn't the best advice to offer. ]

Is it insomnia or nightmares?

[articulations]

Tea won't leave me with a hangover.

[ Leia had dealt with that poor decision the day after Poe's party. Never again. ]

it's insomnia.

[ That's being caused by nightmares but. They don't talk about nightmares. ]

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[ashla]

Tea is a good starter. Something to help calm. Some light meditation techniques could help keep someone at rest. Perhaps find something to imitate lights sounds from home. I find rain relaxing.

Is it you that is having trouble sleeping?

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[articulations]

Meditation isn't as helpful as I thought it would be.

[ Because she's still so new to learning the basic techniques. To do it on her own, it feels like it gets her nowhere, and that's too frustrating. ]

It's me, yes. Only this past week. It was before, weeks ago, and cleared up, but it's back to square one.

[rekt]

from experience - exhaustion or getting hit really hard on the head

[ h e l p i n g ]

[articulations]

Exhaustion just leaves me staring at the ceiling, it does nothing. Also, I'm afraid to ask about how that last part works for you.

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[legionnaires]

there's sleeping medications like melatonin. it helps relax and keep asleep.

i see a lot of people suggesting tea. i've never had it work for me before but sleeping pills helped.

[articulations]

There are a lot of tea suggestions. I was also reading something about warm milk.

If neither if those words then I can look into the melatonin.

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[pocketfulof]

[Okay, that took him a while to read, but if he can do something to help it's worth the effort.]

What exactly have you tried so far, personally? I'm guessing you want a more natural remedy...

Voice

[articulations]

[ She'll go along with the audio connection, accepting it, and her exhaustion is showing in her voice. Can't be helped, it's something like two in the damn morning. ]

Meditation, mostly. At this point, I'll take any and all suggestions.

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[carbonfrozen]

[She absolutely missed someone, and Han blinks down at his communicator himself. It's late at night, very late, but here he is anyway, in a broken-down taxi in the midst of De Chima, not quite ready to sleep just yet.]

that makes two of us

usually I just give it up and go for a walk, see if that doesn't get me good and tired

[Han's giving actually helpful advice? Holy shit, he really is worried.]

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[articulations]

[ Give her a minute, she's squinting at the ID attached to the message that's come in. Kriff. Did she forget someone? Leia rubs beneath one of her eyes. ]

It's dark out. Could be dangerous.

You're still up because you can't sleep either?

Wait. Are you out walking?

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[candor1]

- put mattress directly on floor; stack books/etc around higher than head will be - construct nest basically - aids primal instincts re physical safety
- something to listen to can relieve own thoughts - spoken word better for some than music e.g. narrative, weather report droning, childrens programming (reliably lacks violence) - turn visual off/cover screen for sound only
- fresh air if available + ambient outdoor sounds can help or not
- orgasms - masturbation maybe more conducive though bedmate can help depending on relationship/sleeping habits
- a pet who will sleep through the night - reptiles and predator mammals usually best
- dont make goal 'sleep' - make goal 'resting' - relieve some internal pressure / meditation, stretches, breathing, visualizations, etc - as with audio aid: distract/trick self into allowing not forcing
- sedatives worth try - for some can cause restive dreams - avoid self-medicating

[all things he's talked about with others, relatively impersonal (assuming one had the same outlook on physicality/sexuality)

But because it's Leia, someone he still may not be close to but trusts implicitly… fills the request for "personal experience". At all, and in more detail.]

i'd have to offset the space i was in
if sleeping outside - find a way to feel enclosed
if stuck on a ship - take bedroll off bunk sleep directly on deck
find the balance between defensibility and not feeling trapped

when i couldnt quiet my mind
would stay in the cockpit
leave the comms on to chatter or static
focusing on the discomfort of the chair actually helped
as did being able to open my eyes and see stars
rather than being stuck with myself in the dark

and here

jyn

knowing even if we wake up
wouldnt be alone with myself esp if woken by nightmare
so sleeping through the night is best
but knowing that even if sleep is interrupted its okay
get to be aware of holding her

makes the prospect less dreadful



-- common thread possibly
find ways to be able to relax even into sleeplessness
removing the dread and pressure
which can be self-defeating re getting [back] to sleep







all this skewed twd adapting to or rehabilitating from certain conditions
can offer more appropriate tips if none of this applicable
if youre ok sharing own details

[articulations]

[ Oh it's... Cassian. She hasn't had much of a chance to properly speak with him, when she's wanted to. Leia feels as though she knows very little of the young man who had served her father and who she'd met briefly when they were much younger. ]

That's...quite the list.

[ She's had to read it over more than once before sending another message. They will not touch on the point about masturbation and orgasms as a sleep aid. ]

What you're suggesting is that I perhaps look into finding someone who will sleep next to me, kind of like using the body heat of someone else to help me sleep?

I've been sleeping alone for so long. How can I get comfortable with the idea of having someone next to me then? [ There's a few who come to mind that she feels she can go to for that. The question was, would she allow herself to do that? ]

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[ghoulking]

Are you considering medical help? Usually stress can alter sleep, but if it's something that continuously happens, perhaps it'd be better to consider professorial aid.

[articulations]

I never considered stress as a factor. But to answer your question: no. I haven't been seeing any doctors.

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[h2no]

can't offer help but that shit sucks, bro
i feel it

[articulations]

You're going through the same thing?

[pummelgranite]

sex, drink, repeat. it'll work sooner or later.

[articulations]

What is it with everyone suggesting sex?

[ Leia does have a lot more time to kill now. ]

If it's not sex then it's weed.

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[d33tached]

[This is probably going to sound like a strange question - also highly personal, which is why he's privating this.]

Do you tend to spend your nights alone?

perma-private

[articulations]

[ That is a pretty strange question, and it's definitely up there with being personal. Leia appreciates the icon indicating that it's a private feed between the two of them. ]

I do, yes. You think it's because of that?

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[heisenbitch]

Sleeping pills
Also weed like others have already suggested

[articulations]

I wonder which of the two is more potent.

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[fehus]

i can help if it gets really bad.

[he's starting to worry about imPort sleep health in general. it seems like everybody slept for shit, here? look at all these responses]

i read that plants and herbs can help though, too. don't listen to the people on this post saying booze, that's a bad crutch.

[articulations]

I feel like resorting to drinking will make things worse. Are you another who's going to suggest weed?

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[burlyboy]

[ He got that good ol' robo voice to read this for him, but he's not bothering with text! ]

Exercise. Gotta get yourself tired enough so it don't matter what's on your mind - your body'll do the rest of the work for you.

voice;

[articulations]

[ She'll switch to voice at least. Saves her having to type everything out. ]

Even now, at this hour?

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[momchester]

Vodka.

[articulations]

That might make me sick faster before it helps me sleep.

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[aberrant_type]

Hot tea, well-honeyed if it's available. Perhaps a hot toddy. Deep breathing helps! Sometimes, if I really can't sleep, I'll get up and walk, or work anyway. Take a bite out of whatever's worrying you in some way, and see if that helps sleep come.

[articulations]

A hot toddy? Why does that sound so familiar, like I've heard of it in this place?

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[marriedmedium]

I drink until I pass out!

[She's helpful!!!]

[articulations]

And when you wake up? What then?

[ That sounds dangerous! ]

[aberranthubris]

Telepathy. Meditation. Both of which aren't instant cures but ones that can be cultivated through years of experience.

A calming conversation, a glass of milk or a familiar book work wonders at times.

Sometimes nothing else but a long run work.

If I may ask, is there something that troubles you tonight?

[articulations]

Unfortunately I don't have years of experience in either of those. They're both still new to me.

I did read that a glass of warm milk might work but I wasn't so sure. And isn't it dangerous to go out this late and run?

[ Leia stares at the question. Yes, yes there was much that bothered her. It wasn't just from tonight, however. ]

Always.