Advice for falling asleep
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I find that the most helpful measures are to make sure that the room is as dark as possible and that the temperature is <20 degrees Celsius. If it's aural stimuli keeping you awake, try investing in some earplugs or something. Even if it doesn't work, you'll be narrowing down what's keeping you awake.
I'd suggest doing some light reading before bed to calm your mind. If not, go to the doctor and get some sleeping medicine. I currently can't sleep well myself and need pills, but that's mainly because I'm just back from a surgery and had tubes inside my nose causing lots of pain -_-
But mainly try the reading first at least, it helps relax my mind before sleep, and it'll do some good for you
I'd suggest book reading, but if you don't have any good books, then maybe some internet reading, though nothing engaging that'll cause your mind to stay active such as games or such.
But mainly try the reading first at least, it helps relax my mind before sleep, and it'll do some good for you
I'd suggest book reading, but if you don't have any good books, then maybe some internet reading, though nothing engaging that'll cause your mind to stay active such as games or such.
No problem.Metropocalypse said:
gain medication isnt for everyone, but he can at the very least give you some ideas on what to do.
In the meantime though this also helps me
This: http://www.rainymood.com/
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This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMnrl0tmd3k
= Relaxation and ritzy feeling.
If you listen to it with nothing else on and just lay in bed it is very relaxing.
You should try listening to ambient restaurant noises.
Silverware clanking and the soft murmur of voices always put me to sleep when I was a kid.
Silverware clanking and the soft murmur of voices always put me to sleep when I was a kid.
This is what we call a bad idea. For a few people this might work, but as a general rule doing exercise, especially intensive exercise, actually energises the body. This is why I always do my exercise in the mornings. I've read many times that people should not do their exercise late in the day for this very reason. Doing push ups in the morning can help you sleep later at night... but doing push ups at night is more likely to prevent you from being able to fall asleep than it is to help you.crudus said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin#Use_as_medication
Try Melatonin. It's not a narcotic, it's a compound your body produces while sleeping. Taking a supplement (you can get at any vitamin or health food store) just before you plan on going to be should help.
Also try self hypnosis. It's incredibly easy. Just imagine all the parts of your body relaxing from your toes to your head; walk your mind through it and above all, relax your mind when you get to your head.
Try Melatonin. It's not a narcotic, it's a compound your body produces while sleeping. Taking a supplement (you can get at any vitamin or health food store) just before you plan on going to be should help.
Also try self hypnosis. It's incredibly easy. Just imagine all the parts of your body relaxing from your toes to your head; walk your mind through it and above all, relax your mind when you get to your head.
Try sex. I'm serious, it's way more tiring. I've fallen asleep by accident a few times after it. Can be problematic when I usually don't set my alarm before going to bed...Aby_Z said:
Oh yeah, I keep forgetting this place is full of teenagers... Oh well, maybe masturbate and do a dance at the same time or something?Aby_Z said:
You sound like you're either English or very close to. I get the same problem you do. I can go to bed at 7pm, but no sleep till 3am. And if I'm awake past 3am, I'll lose the desire to sleep. I sit up and play World of Warcraft. When I go to bed, I put my iPod on, and listen to that for a while. Then when I feel sleepy, I take it out and turn it off. Sleep usually arrives after an hour.
Smoking weed is the easiest practical way to sleep. You have a serious problem if you can't fall asleep while high.
Melatonin isn't the best for falling asleep, but it has the added bonuses of not being addictive and won't make you sleep too much. A lot of sleeping aids will put you out for 10+ easy; Melatonin won't.GonzoGamer said:
Should be perfect for someone who just needs it once in a while.