After that I was wide awake and had the Jimmy arm (left arm always) something fierce. I got up and blogged for a bit, though bleary-eyed blogging is not my favorite, then finally set up camp on the couch and watched my latest Friday Night Lights disc. That took the edge off my not sleeping since I love that show so much. I was surprised that I didn't end up getting sleepy or dozing off for the 3 episodes on the disc.
In fact, I stayed up watching infomercials for another hour and half after that! (Yep, your math is correct, I was awake from 3-7am...#$@!).
I watched some of the infomercial for this vacuum and found myself wanting it, though I did not appreciate the sassy woman in the commercial who was so sure the vacuum could not clean up her messes. She stole the show.
Saw the infomercial for this printer and wanted it too! It was kind of rough seeing Al from Home Improvement selling this printer. He was super enthusiastic, but I just didn't buy the crowd of people who all just happened to be using the printer at the same time...I wasn't born yesterday.
Then finished things off with part of this weight loss hypnosis infomercial and wanted that too. Has anyone tried hypnosis before?I felt vulnerable and very open to suggestion, but my decision-making skills were still in tact so I didn't order any of these things.
**Do you watch infomercials when you can't sleep?
Have you ever bought anything from an infomercial?
Have you seen any of these?**
Have you ever bought anything from an infomercial?
Have you seen any of these?**
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I would watch infomercials all night when I was nursing kids. For a time my sister was up too nursing so we would call back and forth. She would buy everything, I was to poor. She would at least tell me how wonderful everything was. Good luck. I hope you can get some sleep.
oh man- that sucks. i know from recent experience. too bad i'm not in utah- i'd come over and hang out. :)
i did not know how many ads for sleep aids there are on tv late at night/early in the morning!!! it's crazy! and infomericals freak me out. though i have been wanting that bump-it thingmajig i saw. it seems like such a good idea at 3am...
I have tried hypnosis before. Its not the hoo-doo thing that people make it out to be. It elicits a very deep relaxation state and helps your subconscious take in messages that your logical brain cammot. I have used it for anxiety, for my insomia, and I used with my IVF cycles. It is a way to tap into that part of your brain tht your logical brain fights about and i negative toward. It may seem a litle new agey, butat the least, it will help you with relaxation, and at the most, you WILL loose the weight. They have used it for decades for smoking sessation. I got the doctor to let me listed to my headphones durinf my IVF with Evie. The first one failed, and I felt like I'd do anyting possible. During the medication cycle it was about relaxating and letting the medication fo where it needed to go, that my body would respond to treatment, etc. I listened to it during transfer (had to twist my doctors arm on that one) but again, it elicited a relaxation response and I visualized the health of the eggs and the right one meeting up with its counter part. I don't know if it worked or not, but I was certainly more relaxed. If it won't break the bank (look on half.com too) I would say go for it. There is old Church folklore that if you arent' in charge of your mind then Satan is, but you are fully aware, just very relaxed and you can stop anytime it gets too SEP for you or whatver. I say go for it!
I {like Melinda} watched a lot of infomercials when I was a new mom up all night nursing or not being able to go back to sleep and Ricki Lake reruns for some reason? But, I even though a sleep deprived-walking zombie I managed not to buy anything!
Oh, this is grim. What's with your body sleeping for 4 hours and then being done?? This is how I was during the end of my pregnancy with Eva and I thought it would drive me insane.
I never watch infomercials, can't stand them. Jessie and Emily, however, are big fans and always want to buy the stuff they're selling. I would think those would put you right to sleep! I'm impressed that in your vulnerable state you managed to keep from buying...
misery!
I was up from 3-4 with T who is having night leg cramps & thinks he is dying...
I have never seen any of these infomercials but have been thinking of hypnosis for my weight issues for months- I had no idea there was a CD- maybe I will try it? is it four easy payments of 19.99?? :)
I wish we could somehow balance each other out. I'm the opposite of an insomniac - maybe even a borderline narcoleptic.
My experience with informercials is that the products are usually not ALL they're cracked up to be. I admit, I have succumbed to one or two, but that's all it took to keep me away.
Wishing you better nights of sleep....
I rarely have trouble sleeping, but remember a time right after I had Ellie when I had to sleep on the couch downstairs so that Brian could get sleep (since he was working on a huge project at work)
I watched more TV during that 2 week time period...and thanks to that, I have now seen Escape From Alcatraz 3 times, several Saved By the Bell episodes that I somehow missed way back when, and am the proud owner of a dust catcher...er, I mean Total Gym! (Yes! I bought one! and no! I don't use it! and yes! Brian constantly harps on the fact that I actually ordered one of those things...)
Oh dear! I seldom have trouble sleeping, but I, onthe other hand sometimes see these infomerrcials when I am up late working!! And that's pretty late...all other normal broadcasting has ended...its rather frightening!
Yes, I have ordered some skin care items and actually liked them, but the constant every 6 week shipping is out of control and takes many attempts to cancel...
Once I ordered a video workout...no, I take that back, one for me, one for Jess and one for Michelle! None of which have been used I dare say. In Shell's defense, I never even sent hers!
IF I ever do have a non-sleeping episode, I just toss and turn. It would never occur to me to actually get up!
I'm so sorry about the insomnia- it isn't right! I know some people love infomercials but I think it falls in the same category as watching Becker- you NEED a better alternative or you can't tease me any more! Better yet- you need a solution! How I wish I had one for you!!!
I hate sleep woes. Hate them. Emily would be proud, though, of the infomercial watching. And no, I haven't ever tried hypnosis. I have, however, purchased infomercial items, but from WalGreen's, not from the actual infomercial.
I hope your sleep patterns find a happy place!
I seriously can't stand infomercials and can't remember the last one I watched. I think it was Sham-WOW! and all my kids were like, "Mom, we need that!"
I feel just terrible for you about your sleep problems. I've had them myself, from time to time, so I know how difficult and troubling they can be. But, typically, you approach your problem with humor, and, thankfully, a credit card that does not carry the balance for those truly wonderful infomercial items!
What I love about informercials is that whatever product they are pushing, it is guaranteed to completely transform and improve your life. It's so fun to believe in the fantasy!
That totally stinks. I've never had insomnia, but I have nights when it's hard to fall asleep, and it's horrible. At least you have Coach Taylor and the Dylan Panthers to keep you company!
And I'm such a sucker for infomercial products. The ShamWow inspires me daily.
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