Music putting me to sleep
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sleepysurf
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Listening is very relaxing, and I suspect a high-end system (ML or other) causes the release of endorphins. I often nod off as well during serious listening and feel VERY refreshed when I awaken. I don't think it's a matter of "getting old" but rather a HEALTHY physiologic response. Background listening NEVER lulls me to sleep because I'm concentrating on something else. Think of serious listening as music meditation-- relieving stress, good for the heart/brain, and probably PROLONGING our lives! Be thankful you have the system, and the time, to enjoy that state!
MiTT
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That sounds both plausible and logical - let's go with that!
For me it often depends on the time of day, and the type of music. As one might expect, I've fallen asleep many an evening listening to Debussey's Nocturnes, but I've yet to have an afternoon listening to Crystal Methods "Vegas" end up in Snoozeland.
amey01
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It happens to me from time to time as well. You know what - I think it is when I'm not getting enough sleep during the night.
Make sure you're getting your eight hours! Then you shouldn't nod off during a listening session!
Make sure you're getting your eight hours! Then you shouldn't nod off during a listening session!
Joey_V
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Kachi,
Maybe you're not getting enough sleep.... or have something like obstructive sleep apnea. I know from my studies at the moment that OSA manifests itself with daytime sleepiness... and music = relaxing, sleepy-like environment.. you may just end up sleeping!
So, all kidding aside, maybe you're just a little sleep-deprived, my friend.
Joey
Maybe you're not getting enough sleep.... or have something like obstructive sleep apnea. I know from my studies at the moment that OSA manifests itself with daytime sleepiness... and music = relaxing, sleepy-like environment.. you may just end up sleeping!
So, all kidding aside, maybe you're just a little sleep-deprived, my friend.
Joey
This is a perfectly natural response to a situation where the mind is pacified into a deep state of relaxation. Music is a powerful elemental force that can induce a mixed range of emotional responses, from sensations of calm and inner peace to excitement and even rage. Hopefully the latter does not occur too often.
How each person responds to the situation hinges upon factors such as; state of mind (awareness / happy / sad , etc) environment, stress, and health.
How each person responds to the situation hinges upon factors such as; state of mind (awareness / happy / sad , etc) environment, stress, and health.
Joey_V
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Sean,
Next time I talk to you on the phone, remind me again when you got your MD in psychiatry. Crazy bum...
.You better not sleep when you listen to my system next year... you're still coming right?
Joey
Huey
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Happens to me as well...mostly when the last drop of wine has been consumed
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Relaxing
I had to laugh at some of the responses here. I like to listen late at night with all of the lights out. I keep a flashlight on the couch with me in case I have to get up or someone is walking across our ranch home.
To quote my 13 year old daugther:
"Dad's on the couch again in his vegetative state"!
I have to admit that since I got my ML's a few months ago, I'm in a much better mood and more relaxed. My blood pressure and cholosteral have gone down as well, with no other changes I can take note of. Still eating way too many Chips Ahoy cookies! I only get 5 to 6 hours of sleep per night, which is definitely NOt enough. But, if I want to get everything done, work and personal, I have to skip the sleep.
Any way. I do get VERY relaxed and catch myself nodding off, but haven't yet fell of the couch totally . . . . yet!
I say relax and enjoy!
JM
I had to laugh at some of the responses here. I like to listen late at night with all of the lights out. I keep a flashlight on the couch with me in case I have to get up or someone is walking across our ranch home.
To quote my 13 year old daugther:
"Dad's on the couch again in his vegetative state"!
I have to admit that since I got my ML's a few months ago, I'm in a much better mood and more relaxed. My blood pressure and cholosteral have gone down as well, with no other changes I can take note of. Still eating way too many Chips Ahoy cookies! I only get 5 to 6 hours of sleep per night, which is definitely NOt enough. But, if I want to get everything done, work and personal, I have to skip the sleep.
Any way. I do get VERY relaxed and catch myself nodding off, but haven't yet fell of the couch totally . . . . yet!
I say relax and enjoy!
JM
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greg_slo
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weird...i cought myself starting to nod off this afternoon. had never noticed that before, and then i read this. i guess it shouldnt be all that hard to believe that relaxing with some good music to center on can make ya sleepy...if only i could play an album or two before i WANTED to go to sleep. thought, i dont think my roommates would like that every night.
~greg
~greg
Joey_V
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Greg,
Yeah... I dont think playing music loud into the night would go well with your roommates. I just took a peak at your system and it truly is a communal type of system huh? I see you got a 7up fridge in the back full of goodies... nice! Must be bumpin' in there once you get the volume up! What do your roommates think of your little hobby, btw?
My friends/roommates think I've gone off the deep end.
Joey
I thought it was just old age that was making me fall asleep listening to my setup...................well I guess I am not alone. I too have not hit the floor, yet.
Jeff
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