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Pre-Game Sleep Deprivation

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by FinSane, Jan 3, 2009.

  1. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    Since a few days before the Jets game and including last night, Ive been having problems sleeping. Ive been dreaming about football. Sporano, Pennington, Brown, Andre Goodman and Yeremiah Bell flashing before my eyes in dream sequences. I think ive been struck with some strain of DolphinsMania thats sweeping South Florida and the country. Or Im just completely nervous about the playoffs and not being used to being in this position...

    ...either way, I just havent been able to sleep or not dream about football almost every night since the Jets game. Anyone else having this problem? :sad:
     
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  2. Oh, just a bit... ;)
     
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    You're not used to it. You're 22, right? Your team hasn't had a playoff game since 2001, so its been 7 years since you've witnessed a playoff game, you were 15 at the time. You're not used to it, you're going crazy, and rightfully so.

    It could be worse. You could be like me. If the Jets have a home game (I'm a season ticket holder), I can not sleep. I go to bed around midnight and wake up between 4:30 and 7:30, every time, usually closer to 4:30. Its a pain in the ***. :lol:

    Either way, enjoy it.

    Get drunk tonight while you watch the playoff games so you can sleep!!
     
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  4. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    i remember Shula's last season, the Jimmy Johnson years, and Wannestedt's playoff failures. I never had much confidence in those teams. This team is completely different from any Dolphins team Ive ever watched. Theyre not very good, but somehow, they win. I mean, I would argue that most of the those playoff dud teams of the 90s and early 2000s were better than this team talent-wise, but this team is not the same by any measure. Thats what makes this whole experience unique.
     
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  5. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    i've had nausea for 5 days now, can't have normal conversations with people, can't talk to girls right now either, i'am miserably the happiest person in the world.
     
  6. RGF

    RGF THE FINSTER Club Member

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    Sleep deprivation? Join the club buddy. In fact,the night befor the Jets game I couldnt sleep a wink. I tried counting sheep but wouldnt you know it, every damn one of `em was wearing a Dolphins helmet. :lol:
     
  7. Kanye West

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    No sleeping because I work 5pm to 2am on saturdays but I have been getting really really nervous and I have be having to take really really deep breaths. One point I thought I was going to throw up. When it gets close to game time I start having to take deep breaths.
     
  8. tinytown50

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    I love this felling. Its anticipation, and I haven't felt like this since I was in grade school. Thats when every game had this feeling to me. Now I find myself doing household projects I have put off for months, just so the time passes more quickly.

    And as wonderful as this site is, it doesn't help me one single bit with getting my mind off of the game tomorrow. Darn site! :lol:
     
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  9. TiP54

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    Wow...im just glad im not the only one who has this problem.
    hahah

    Hi, My name is Mark and I am a Dolphins Addict....
     
  10. anlgp

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    Hi mark!
     
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  11. Straz

    Straz Me and my girl :)

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    Yeah, I feel the same way dude. I'm 17 right now, and in my mind the best Dolphins game I've ever watched live and remember fully is the Dolphins/Colts playoff game where Lamar Smith won it in overtime. I have watched games on tape that my dad recorded from when I was little..like the Dolphins/Jets in '94 etc.
     
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  12. RGF

    RGF THE FINSTER Club Member

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    hi mark
     
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  13. codizzle

    codizzle New Member

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    yea im glad others are feeling this way. i got myself sick since wed . so nervous about this game. so much pressure is on our team its ridiculous
     
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  14. Straz

    Straz Me and my girl :)

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    It's the playoffs. What do you expect man? :wink2:
     
  15. Straz

    Straz Me and my girl :)

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    Hello Mark. My name is Matt and I am a Dolphins Addict as well. :hi5:
     
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    na i dont mean just us i know its the playoffs and all that. im saying basically every "so called expert" is picking us. i dont like that at all
     
  17. dolphindebby

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    Hi Mark, I'm Debby.
    I've been watching these guys for over 30 years and I don't think I've ever felt so anxious. My stomach feels awful and weird like i'm full all the time.
    If I took any thing, this would be the time.
    I swear, I've been having anxiety attacks off and on all week. My Dr. has me on meds for that, so I'll make it through. Having an anxiety dis order, plus all this is really taken it's toll on me.
    BUT, in a big way it's a good thing. I just wish I cold calm down.
    It's kind of sad that a game can make us feel so nervous, isn't it? :wink2:
    I'm glad others feel the same. atleast I know I'm not going nuts by myself.
    I just wish I were with some die hard fans to share with. But, I can't get any one here up for the game and it's so dang hard. :cry:
    I even cry when I watch the interviews etc. on Aquavision. A bundle of emotions---that's me!
     
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  18. OK, who knows that commercial for Disneyland, where that little boy, who won't go to bed, says "I'm too excited to sleep!"
     
  19. King Felix

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    i think i know something to help you sleep :shifty:

    :king:
     
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  20. alen1

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    Man I haven't slept right in about seven to nine years and I became an "official" Dolphins fan in '04 (watched my first game in 2002, started watching in detail in 04). Do what I do and just go to sleep at 4:30 every night you can and you'll wake up at 12:30. :up:
     
  21. Trowa

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    I became addicted to sudoku this week in an attempt to keep my mind off the game. It didn't work. Now I just think about the game and play sudoku all the time.
     
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  22. Roman529

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    I just find myself getting excited and having a hard time waiting for the next game to start. I felt the same exact way when my Phillies won the World Series...but a Superbowl Championship would be like dying and going to heaven. These past few months have been way more than I could have ever asked for and I feel like I am playing with house money.
     
  23. Zod

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    I'm just wondering where all the trolls will be when Miami wins this game. My guess is that they will scatter like roaches when the light comes on. I look forward to this game.
     
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  24. brandon27

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    Im not used to this playoffs stuff... Its pretty intense for me, Ive been thinking alot about it all week... But, I'll sleep tonight.. Im good and drunk... Ive had 6 keith's red beers, followed by a bottle of red wine. im good to nap, and wake up nice and early and prepare for gameday!

    GO PHINS!!!
     
  25. Jaydog57

    Jaydog57 Canes/Fins/Magic fan

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    I know what you mean. We've been waiting for this for a long time. Watching those games this afternoon was great, but they don't mean a thing in regards to Sunday at 1pm.
    I'm anxious to look past this game, but being underdogs the whole season, I'm taking it a game at a time. We're so much better than the last time 'ol Cam was in town, and I'd be expecting a low scoring, highly defensive performance from both teams. Ravens defense is amazing, and, of course, so is ours.
    Let's hope we can all be having sleepless nights next weekend as well.:hi5:
     
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    [mod]do not insult a member again[/mod]

    John!!?? Where are you!!!??? Help!?
     
  27. alen1

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    [mod]insult removed[/mod]

    Wtf.
     
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    [mod]insult removed[/mod]

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  29. Brown42000

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    Nice edit job.
     
  30. alen1

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    Yeah, wanted to get rid of the cussing so I shortened it up. Post reported tho. :up:
     
  31. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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  32. Jaydog57

    Jaydog57 Canes/Fins/Magic fan

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    Hey guys, let's keep it on tomorrow's game, that's what we're on here for. Thanks. :cool:
     
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  33. codizzle

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    yea that would help
     
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  34. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    yeah I'm sure you would be reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal disappointed if that actually happened.....
     
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    And you tell ME to lighten up and take a joke.

    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
     
  36. Jaydog57

    Jaydog57 Canes/Fins/Magic fan

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    Sorry to sound like a bad sport, but I've been waiting for this for about 8 years. This is why we play the game.:up:
     
  37. 124

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    FinSane isn't online, I bet he's fast asleep. :wink2:
     
  38. Jt0323

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    Its funny because i used to say the only good thing about your team not making the playoffs is being able to watch real good football games.... i mean last year's playoffs were amazing. Great games and you did not have to worry about your team losing so you could just enjoy the game. Now i realize i did not know what i was missing by my team not being in the playoffs. Last time i was able to see miami play a playoff game i was about 12.
     
  39. anlgp

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    I can name a couple of things but I think you should back away from the :king: just a little bit.

    Maybe get to doin a little more of this :hump: it's healthier for ya.
     
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    Not if its home intrusion. :wink2:
     

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