Can wrist braces help with insomnia?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses insomnia, with participants sharing personal experiences and thoughts on sleep, entertainment during sleepless nights, and various topics related to their lives, including college and notable figures in academia.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a strong dislike for sleep due to nightmares and prefer to stay awake, sharing their personal struggles with insomnia.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the timing of posts and the nature of their conversations, with some participants feeling isolated in their insomnia.
  • Participants discuss their entertainment choices during sleepless nights, including movies like "Kill Bill," which leads to debates about its quality and their viewing habits.
  • There are discussions about college experiences, future plans, and the uncertainty surrounding educational paths, with some participants contemplating gap years or manual labor as a means to decide on their futures.
  • Notable figures such as Noam Chomsky and Richard Feynman are mentioned, leading to discussions about their contributions and the participants' interests in their work.
  • Some participants express confusion about the academic backgrounds of these figures, leading to clarifications and corrections regarding their histories.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views on the value of movies, personal experiences with insomnia, and differing opinions on educational paths. There is no consensus on any specific topic, as participants share varied perspectives and experiences.

Contextual Notes

Participants' claims about their experiences with insomnia and entertainment choices are subjective and may not reflect broader trends or research on sleep. Discussions about academic figures include varying levels of familiarity and understanding among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may be of interest to individuals experiencing insomnia, those contemplating college decisions, or anyone interested in discussions about notable academic figures and their influence.

Do you have Insomnia?

  • Yes, now tell me more about this sleep you speak of...

    Votes: 12 80.0%

  • Zzzz.....

    Votes: 3 20.0%
  • Total voters
    15
  • #61
Back.

Come on Admit it!
 
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  • #62
Smurf said:
Back.

Come on Admit it!

That didn't take long.
 
  • #63
I've decided to take the Coffee, Coffee, and more Coffee route.
Too bad I don't drink coffee.
 
  • #64
It's 8:05am here. I have trouble wasting time when the sun is up... feeling guilty.
 
  • #65
there is a great on campus coffee shop here, love the place.

This just in: 100% of 3 people have insomnia!

Pollsters conclude: WE need greater participation from the diurnal forum members to draw meaningful conclusiongs.

Insomniacs say : We dominate the forum.

Is the lack of sleep showing yet?
 
  • #66
Are you in Hawaii then? or somewhere in Asia?
 
  • #67
Smurf said:
I've decided to take the Coffee, Coffee, and more Coffee route.
Too bad I don't drink coffee.

You don't drink coffee?! Have you found something better? Don't hold out on me... I mean, we go so far back...
 
  • #68
honestrosewater said:
It's 8:05am here. I have trouble wasting time when the sun is up... feeling guilty.

only 5:08, a good two hours till sunrise.

note: stupid 30 second rule.
 
  • #69
Smurf said:
Are you in Hawaii then? or somewhere in Asia?
Florida. It's Eastern Standard Time.

What is this stupid 30 second rule? And did editing this post throw you off?
 
  • #70
honestrosewater said:
You don't drink coffee?! Have you found something better? Don't hold out on me... I mean, we go so far back...
We go far back? were you that shady character in bed with my mom when I was 6? She really liked that massage you gave her.
 
  • #71
Smurf said:
We go far back? were you that shady character in bed with my mom when I was 6? She really liked that massage you gave her.

That was me, its my standard seduction technique. I'd be happy to show it to you, for a price.
 
  • #72
honestrosewater said:
Florida. It's Eastern Standard Time.

What is this stupid 30 second rule? And did editing this post throw you off?


ONly one post per 30 seconds, but I'm moving in hypertime (read: mucho mucho coffeess) and so am posting faster than it will let me.
 
  • #73
Well, three's a crowd... have fun.
 
  • #74
naw franz, We already settled this, don't you remember? We agreed that my seduction techniques are infinitly superior to yours..
The insomnia must be getting to you your losing your short term memory.
 
  • #75
franznietzsche said:
ONly one post per 30 seconds, but I'm moving in hypertime (read: mucho mucho coffeess) and so am posting faster than it will let me.

hence the inproper capitalisation and lack of spaces in assorted posts.
 
  • #76
franznietzsche said:
ONly one post per 30 seconds, but I'm moving in hypertime (read: mucho mucho coffeess) and so am posting faster than it will let me.
Okay... this time I'm really leaving. Have fun.
 
  • #77
Smurf said:
naw franz, We already settled this, don't you remember? We agreed that my seduction techniques are infinitly superior to yours..
The insomnia must be getting to you your losing your short term memory.


Exactly short term memory.

But long term memory is superb, and my seduction technique worked better on your mother than yours...oh wait...this would be a good thing. Victory for me?
 
  • #78
I can't sleep when my mind is working too hard, which it is right now. Buzzing about economics, politics, history, girl.
You know how it is.
 
  • #79
franznietzsche said:
Exactly short term memory.

But long term memory is superb, and my seduction technique worked better on your mother than yours...oh wait...this would be a good thing. Victory for me?
You forgot, I slept with your wife.
Victory for me?

edit: Stupid 30 second rule.
 
  • #80
Smurf said:
You forgot, I slept with your wife.
Victory for me?

edit: Stupid 30 second rule.

I have no wife, so you slep with no one!

Victory for me.

:approve:
 
  • #81
honestrosewater said:
Okay... this time I'm really leaving. Have fun.
bye babe, sweet dreams.
 
  • #82
franznietzsche said:
I have no wife, so you slep with no one!

Victory for me.

:approve:

you spelled slept wrong.
Victory for me!
o:)

Edit: I HATE THAT RULE
 
  • #83
honestrosewater said:
Okay... this time I'm really leaving. Have fun.

Laterz. Sleep well, avoid nightmares.
 
  • #84
Smurf said:
you spelled slept wrong.
Victory for me!
o:)

Edit: I HATE THAT RULE


BWA! You fell into my trap, i reallt spelled slap wrong!

Victory for me!
 
  • #85
BUT, you failed to point out that I forgot to capitalize my Y on you, thus I win by default.

Victory for me!
 
  • #86
Smurf said:
BUT, you failed to point out that I forgot to capitalize my Y on you, thus I win by default.

Victory for me!

my Y on you?

jigga-what?
 
  • #87
J not capitalized on "Jigga-what?"
Ka-Boom!
(I win)
 
  • #88
Smurf said:
J not capitalized on "Jigga-what?"
Ka-Boom!
(I win)




D'oh!
 
  • #89
franznietzsche said:
D'oh!

That smiley is far too energetic for how i actually feel. Hyper, but exhausted. Its a bizarre feeling, kinda like vertigo, but less trippy.
 
  • #90
I'm going to bed. See you in 5.
 

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