can you sleep after a gig?

[Rocks]

I am curious if others have the problem I have. after a gig or even band practice I have a very hard time getting any sleep. I get so much adrenaline going that I can't seem to come down from it. My band mates don't have this issue as they all drink beer and sleep like babies. But I never drink at practice or gigs (or any time I have to drive) not even one beer.

Am I the only one or do others have this problem? If so, how do you deal with it?

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I must admit that I don't have that problem (don't drink either).

If you were playing loud and not using ear plugs, the ringing in your ears could keep you up, it would with me. But I'm guessing that isn't the problem here.

Try jumping around more

[heath_r_91]

Try going on tour for even just a week.

I always go nuts on stage, get loaded out around 2 or 3am, get to where we're sleeping, and CRASH. Sleeping afterward isn't ever the problem. The problem is waking up at 9-10am. Especially on the mornings where alcohol was included the night before.

[Rocks]

It's not ringing in my ears, I feel like I drank too much coffee or something. I normally drink Gatorade at practice and gigs so I know its not a caffeine issue. I feel wired, mind racing, yet exhausted and wishing for sleep.

[Rocks]

Originally Posted by heath_r_91

Try going on tour for even just a week.

I always go nuts on stage, get loaded out around 2 or 3am, get to where we're sleeping, and CRASH. Sleeping afterward isn't ever the problem. The problem is waking up at 9-10am. Especially on the mornings where alcohol was included the night before.

I don't think touring is the answer, we played two gigs yesterday, one was a high school reunion and the other was a big outdoor bash. So two gigs in one day and I still couldn't sleep. I also work my butt off loading, unloading, setting up etc. and I'm a bit of a maniac on stage, very high energy playing style. That is what I believe is my problem, I am building up too much adrenaline and not coming down from it for 6-8 hours.

[bt99]

Originally Posted by Rocks

I am curious if others have the problem I have. after a gig or even band practice I have a very hard time getting any sleep. I get so much adrenaline going that I can't seem to come down from it. My band mates don't have this issue as they all drink beer and sleep like babies. But I never drink at practice or gigs (or any time I have to drive) not even one beer.

Am I the only one or do others have this problem? If so, how do you deal with it?

I uselly have sleeping problems during the school year because i obesess over stupid things wile i like awake, so this leaves me with many sleepless nights , one thing that i found would help was to meditate for a half our before i get in bed because it alows me to think over all the things i was obesessing over and wile in this state all ur limbs dissipear so im guessing this would help u also.

[Skitch it!]

Depends for me, if it's a pain in the... Dep gig where I have to chase the 'guy' for key's, version's, endings, info that is so easy to be prep'd with, then it takes the buzz out for me on the work/enjoyment score, I think little of it and sleep easy....but if it's been a stormer with a tight band, great comm's or familiar faces or my regular stints.....when I get home...I want to get on the good foot and party.

[Fetusyolk]

smoke some weed when you get home. it'll calm you right down.

also, stretch before/after you play (your whole body) and wear ear plugs (it's more than just ringing)

[pacojas]

three letters,.. S, E, X.

[ajmee]

Isn't this the main reason why there's 24-hour diners?

Yes, I have the same issue - too much adrenaline.

[Skitch it!]

Originally Posted by pacojas

three letters,.. S, E, X.

You'll just want more 3am -4am 'where did the time go?'

[Joe Gress]

Nope I sleep like a dead brick every time I sleep.

[RNV]

Gatoraide is chuck full of sugars. Try switching to something else.

[Munjibunga]

It takes me one to two hours to wind down after a gig, no matter how late it is. I usually just stay up and watch a movie. There's no sense lying in bed looking at the ceiling.

[Rocks]

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

It takes me one to two hours to wind down after a gig, no matter how late it is. I usually just stay up and watch a movie. There's no sense lying in bed looking at the ceiling.

I wish it was only 1-2 hours, but unfortunately it is much, much longer. I could watch a golf or fishing show and even they won't bore me to sleep. Ever been up at 4:00 AM watching MASH reruns wide awake? It sucks....

[NateS]

Originally Posted by Rocks

I wish it was only 1-2 hours, but unfortunately it is much, much longer. I could watch a golf or fishing show and even they won't bore me to sleep. Ever been up at 4:00 AM watching MASH reruns wide awake? It sucks....

Hey! I do that normally!

i cant' say i've ever had problems going to sleep after a gig. Sometimes when i get off work at the restaurant i work at at 1-1:30 i have a hard time winding back down, but not really gigs. Lay off the gatorade.

[Rocks]

What really sucks is I just went to the grocery store and looked at other options, even fruit juice is loaded with sugars. same with V8 juice and just about everything other than diet pop (yuck) or plain water.

[Skitch it!]

Originally Posted by Fetusyolk

smoke some weed when you get home. it'll calm you right down.

also, stretch before/after you play (your whole body) and wear ear plugs (it's more than just ringing)

+1 but I don't advocate, for some yes, for others no...but as for the stretch/plugs +100

[PastorofMuppets]

I always listen to coast to coast AM talk radio on my way home.
They talk about crazy sheet like aliens and monsters being real and other out there crap.

its a nice wind down since I always have at least an hour drive.

[troy mcclure]

I , too, have the same problem...Melatonin does the trick for me