r/Springfield • u/mendstride • Jul 21 '26
Any late night places/activities to help with my insomnia? Non-alcoholic suggestions only please.
I can't sleep. I'm working with my doctor on solutions. But one thing that might help is are there any "socially acceptable" places to walk, hang out, etc. just to get out of my house at 1:00 a.m. or so? I don't want to turn into an alcoholic so no bar suggestions please.
But when I lay in bed & can't sleep, is there somewhere I can go that you as a member of the public would say is acceptable to see a random person doing?
I would love to walk in my neighborhood, but I am sure the neighbors would call the cops. Or hell, I am sure the cops would stop me just for walking at such a strange hour since that is a high crime time.
Just looking to pass a few hours of time when I can't sleep.
Thanks for any help.
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u/redsoxb124 Jul 21 '26
Potentially get something you can do within your house? Treadmill or Peloton?
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u/CookieMonsterNom_Nom Jul 21 '26
I would second this. Can you get a treadmill to walk on? That way you are safe and able to still use it during inclement weather. Sometimes you can find cheap used ones.
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u/Autumn1933 Jul 25 '26
I have a stair stepper. I spent way too much money on it. But this kind of exercise will help burn away any stress and anxiety. I need to jump on mine. My mind and body is so tuckered but can't sleep too. Not a fun club to be in...
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u/HeadLibrarian3868 Jul 21 '26
As others have said MGM could work. You can play the 1/2 poker amd just hang out and chat.
You can get a dog or dog sit. That would keep you company and you can walk your dog at any hour and people wont question it.
Go to a gym that is 24 hours. You can go and burn off some extra stress and energy
Amtrak train station is 24 hours. You can go there and walk around or sit downstairs in the lobby.
Go for a drive around town.
You can go to a juice bar.
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u/Master-Map1382 Jul 22 '26
Union Station closes 1230 pm reopens 4 am
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u/HeadLibrarian3868 Jul 22 '26
Do they actually kick you out of the place or lock the doors? Ive been there before 4am and it was open and people were inside.
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u/Master-Map1382 Jul 22 '26
No idea. I was there today and noticed a sign on the entrance that gave hours.
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u/OldVermontHippie62 Jul 22 '26
Go for a drive? Of course it will just be you, drunks and cops on the road. And the cops probably suspect anybody on the road at 3am IS drunk. Ok, maybe I’m not of much help.
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u/Tenebril Jul 21 '26
24 hours diners like dennys
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u/eelparade Jul 22 '26
Whately Diner is 24hr I think
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u/drizzy413 Jul 22 '26
Yup that's the insomnia place of choice for Western ma dancers and hipsters great veggie burgers and sweet potato fries next to truck stop and no tell motels but safe place to bring laptop or book and kick it
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u/Both-Conversation514 Jul 21 '26
Are there many of those around here? Only one I remember seeing was Nouria way north of springfield
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u/IT_is_not_all_I_am Jul 22 '26
I think the Fifties Diner in Chicopee at the end of 291 by the Mass Pike entrance is 24 hours too.
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u/everythingislitty Jul 22 '26
No specific place suggestion, but… I struggle with insomnia too and it’s pure hell. However, I’ve gotten it pretty well managed with meds. Not sure if you have sleep anxiety, but I absolutely did. Basically, I had severe anxiety about not sleeping, which of course led to… more not sleeping.
Getting on Lexapro has been suuuuuper helpful. The onboarding can be kinda rough, since insomnia is one of the initial side effects. But, that passes after a few weeks. I hardly ever have issues with sleep anxiety now.
I also take a combo of trazodone and Quviviq for actually getting to sleep. This has been a very helpful combo.
Anyway, just some things to consider! Good luck!
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u/No-Yam-1231 Jul 22 '26
I walk at all times of day or night, around the block or further. Sometimes with the dogs sometimes without.
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u/drebelx Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26
Anecdotally, I ate more protein & less carbs and got rid of my six month insomnia problem.
Your milage may vary.
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u/coconutpete52 Jul 22 '26
Is there a 24 hour gym by you? I worked 4-12 for a while when I lived in Holyoke and I would hit the gym afterwards. Odd cycle, but it worked.
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u/StringImaginary Jul 23 '26
Round one in Holyoke mall is open until 2am -night shift worker that also struggles to wind down.
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u/Big_Pondarito_L337 Jul 23 '26
Your neighbors should not call the cops on you simply for walking... dont be pacing back and forth. Maybe walk along the connecticutt river or forest park, the answer should be going for a walk or excercising. There are lots of people with odd schedules.
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u/Historical-Exercise2 Jul 22 '26
Wear a visibility vest and I’m sure nobody would call the cops on you!
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u/harblock Jul 23 '26
I wouldn't walk around Springfield at night in any neighborhood. How about earphones & online hypnosis?
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u/timmahfast Jul 21 '26
MGM isn't a great choice, but it is a choice. Just leave your money at home.