White Noise?

Solari · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:16

I've had severe problems with getting a decent night's sleep for well over a year now and was wondering if anyone has tried using a White Noise machine/generator?

Do they work, and if so, could someone recommend one?

I'm fed up with being knackered all the time so am willing to give anything a go

No medical discussion ta!

deadite66 · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:19

i find a rain and thunder mp3 relaxing.

998cc · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:22

Keep a bottle of chloroform next to your bed.

Solari · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:22

deadite66 said:
i find a rain and thunder mp3 relaxing.

Rain tapping on the window actually helps me to drift off but the problem is staying asleep. I think that a couple of years of doing on call is not helping either so I'm a probably subconsciously on edge even when not rota'd to do it

I'd rather leave everything in the room switched off, background light from the PC being on and the whirr of fans in the background won't help - I have what seems like crazily sensitive hearing and a fly farting will wake me up

CaptainComedy · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:23

How warm/cold is the room, the colder it is, the easier it is to stay asleep.

Pilky01 · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:23

Solari said:
I have what seems like crazily sensitive hearing and a fly farting will wake me up

Tried ear plugs?

Solari · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:24

Pilky01 said:
Tried ear plugs?

All I hear then is my pulse/blood gushing through my veins... ugh

The Dread Pirate · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:26

Hops & Lavender in a scent bag

Mat · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:26

I've used a white noise generator on my computer/laptop in the past and it did help although a lower frequency hiss was better for me.

stokecity_m · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:26

i used to have trouble sleeping - still need the tv on some nights.

i found that the tv turned on to a "non" channel, helps.

bledd · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:28

don't drink any tea/caffeine after say 5pm, and no sugary snacks either

do some exercise or go for a run at say 9pm, have a shower, then try and read a book in bed -as opposed to playing an FPS, just before bed.

Jotun · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:31

Audacity > Generate > White Noise

and whack it on an mp3 player or stereo? Or just put on a radio/tv channel that's not tuned in?

Pink Noise sounds much better though IMO

Although I think bledd's advice is the best.

PESolution · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:32

1 or 2 pints gets me a good nights sleep....

Cosimo · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:34

Listening to the radio or reading does wonders for me.

Rhaos · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:37

Simple answer, go see the Doctor and see what he says and advises

failing that try herbal nytol, worked for me

Bennie-Mac · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:44

Touch yourself.

eXor · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:45

Why does it have to be white?

Racist!

The Dread Pirate · 15 Apr 2009 at 11:47

Try Thrash metal at max volume I find this helps me to relax and unwind

Jono · 15 Apr 2009 at 12:29

Feek sent me an mp3 of some kind of thunderstorm/rain. It was at least 10 mins long. I don't know if I still have it, but I wonder if he does. That was awesome. I'd love it again if you're reading, mr Feek.

Sankari · 15 Apr 2009 at 12:34

Use earplugs.