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[Ju Ju]

Just chuckled at Dulciano's post! I make up lists of words too. As I am taking singing exams, I go through the songs and if I am in a play I go through my lines.

I have been having trouble sleeping for the past couple of years, both getting to sleep and waking up and not getting back to sleep. Some of this is caused by other health issues, night sweats ( though my are mild compared to some people's, restless leg syndrome ( not mine, my hubbie's! ).

My chiropractor has been very helpful about many health issues and suggested trying special sunglasses 2 or 3 hours before going to bed, as the 'blue light' from TVs and PCs can cause difficulties in getting to sleep. The glasses suggested are made by Solar Shield. They are wraparound ones as I wear glasses and have amber lens. I bought them on Amazon for about £20 inc postage. So far they seem to help in getting me off to sleep in the first place, though whether this is a placebo effect, I don't know. Cheap enough to try, though not a glamorous look!

I hope this helps other people.

[dulciana]

That sounds really good, Ju Ju - going through your songs and play lines, I mean.  I'm going to try doing the same with my organ music and see if that works, too!

I must tell folks about something else that's helping me get to sleep, now, from a completely unexpected quarter. Our next-door neighbours in our flats have a 10-month-old baby, who I think must have been a bit wakeful too, because what do we now hear gently pulsing through our bedroom walls every night, from about 8pm to 7am?  Womb music - I swear that I've had some of my best nights' sleep for a long time, due to this relaxing sound!!  I don't know what I'll do when the child gets too old for it  - buy a CD of it, myself, maybe?  No - hubby'll never agree to that!

[bev567901]

I used womb music for all my children as they where prem & it was recommended. It really does work!!  I have downloaded the noise of a fan app on my phone (our real fan packed up in the Summer) it helps me not hear those little noises that might not have woken me normally & it relaxes me. I only have it on low just in case the kids are poorly in the night & I have even reduced the time I have it on now. If I was desperate for a sleep in the day though I would put it on high! Have recommended it to my eldest who has to work nights sometimes as she is a nurse. B x

[dulciana]

It's good, isn't it?

[Ju Ju]

Right womb music on my MP3 player...here we come! I'm impressed D.....organ music. I am slowly learning to read music along with singing. I have trouble counting beats whilst singing. That's multi-tasking.

[dulciana]

Hi, Ju Ju - the organ's a great instrument, but you could fit my singing voice into a matchbox!!  I've married into a singing family (daughter has nice voice too), who put me to shame on that count.  Then, on both sides of the family, I'm surrounded by people with perfect pitch! (5 in all).   Just as well I love organ-playing as much as I do (and I could bore for Britain on it - as I have done already on MM!), because singing and perfect pitch certainly missed me out! 
What do like to sing, and are you sop. or alto?

[Ju Ju]

I have always wanted to learn to sing. I have been having lessons for 2 years. It is wonderful to find your voice and how to use it. I sing high soprano parts in my choir. My singing teacher is having fun seeing how high she can get me to sing! I am taking Grade 2 this month. Never intended to take exams but it is proving to be a good focus and motivation.

[Milliemoo7]

manic have you tried some Nytol or one of the supermarket branded Sleep Aid tablets?  You can use them short term to try to get some sleep and get back on track.  At least if you do wake after taking one you feel dozy enough to go back to sleep easily.

The wrap around glasses sound great, might try them.  I did read that using computer late in evening is not good for getting to sleep.  Not heard that about watching tv though.

Couldnt cope with any noise at night, womb music, fan or whatever would keep me awake.  I like pitch black and no sound.

[dulciana]

Each to their own, Milliemoo.  As long as we each find what helps/works for us and makes it possible to get a good night's sleep, that's the main thing.

Ju Ju - best of luck with Grade 2 singing!

[Ju Ju]

Thank you! Had my weekly lesson this afternoon. I recommend singing as apparently it releases endorphins. I always feel better afterwards.

[dulciana]

Well, I'm not sure if organ-playing does the same thing but I always feel better after playing, too.  Music-making seems to be a great easer of menopausal symptoms.  It just - how can I put it? - lifts you on to another level, I find. 

[Hurdity]

Hear hear dulciana and Ju Ju - my view entirely

Singing is brilliant - for other health reasons to as well as a feeling of well-being. However listening to calming music can have an amazing effect too.

When I do Pilates we sometimes listen to this - Deva Primal (Om namo bhagavate)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5-WaEwrXak

The images are very soppy but lying down on mat with eyes closed listening to this is wonderful!

or this Om Asatoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lBJxl5TE00

I find the harmonies very relaxing.

Not sure who it would help with sleep - I would want to be listening to it - but helps to relax the body. I keep meaning to get the CD.

Hurdity  x

[Taz2]

I have tried so hard to like this sort of music Hurdity but after a minute or so I feel really irritated and have to turn it off. I don't think I have learnt the relaxing thing yet!

Taz x 

[Ju Ju]

Try singing in harmony in a choir. Talk about forgetting everything else. We've beginning to sound pretty good.

[Taz2]

I'd have to wear earplugs!!

Taz x