I used to have chronic insomnia that made long air trips intolerable. But I now find the metal droning on planes really soothing and sleep-inducing. Heckuva transformation for me in less than three years.

Here are my suggestions for inducing an in-flight rest-period. (Pick and choose a combination that might work for you.)

• earplugs
• CD player with classic ambient music such as Brian Eno's compositions; Music for Airports and Thursday Afternoon come to mind
• eyeshades
• Bucky or inflatable neck pillow
• full recline of your seat and propping your feet on one of your carry-ons (if in Y), otherwise full recline in C/F
• meditation: focus on something as singular as your breathing or the gradual relaxing of your body from your feet to your head
• Noise-cancelling headphones
• Benadryl
• Rx sleeping aid

Avoid caffeine and alcohol for a few days prior to landing in CDG. Good luck.

Aside to JohnNYC:
In the thread cactuspete referred to above, he's talking about long-time FTer burkey, an M.D.

{edited for spelling, punctuation, etc.}



[This message has been edited by essxjay (edited 06-15-2001).]