I often have trouble falling asleep because my mind won't relax. Any remedies besides warm milk?

Answer 1

I would advise you to set a specific time every night to go to sleep and only sleep in your room (some people read, study, eat, and do other stuff in their room). When you associate you bedroom to sleep only, your mind will quickly get accustumed with it and you will have no trouble falling asleep. Even if you are not sleepy, always go to bed at the time that you set for you to go to sleep every night. Warm milk and a bath before going to bed will also help you.
This is really important, remove everything that you think will distract you from your sleep; example TV (do not turn it on before you go to sleep because even if you plan to watch for only 1 hour you can always end up watching for 4 hours or more), cell phones, and if you have a phone in your room, turn the ringer off. Slow music and prayer can help you too. I hope that will help you. Good luck! :)

Answer 2

Have you thought about the reasons why your mind won't relax? Are you feeling restless because of some serious problems you're facing (at work, with family, etc.)?

Here are some useful suggestions:

DOS:
a) Try yoga
b) Try deep breathing
c) Try meditation (look for someone who can coach you)
d) Try eating turkey (no joke)
e) Go to the gym 3 times a week and do 2-hour workouts (especially cardios). It does the trick for me


DONTS:
a) Don't drink alcohol or recreational drugs to induce sleep
b) Don't watch tv late at night
c) Don't let your mind wander into work stuff or any stressful situation you lived through the day

Good luck.

Answer 3

I try to turn off the tv and get off the computer for the last 30-45 minutes before bed. I even moved the tv out of my room because I would just lay in bed all night watching it. I also try to go bed at about the same time every night, and keep the same routine at bedtime. For a while I was taking a warm bath right before bed and that really helped relax me and calm me down, especially if I used an aromatherapy bubble bath or something. I found that all of that really helped.

Answer 4

being in control of one's mind is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding accomplishments in a human life. once it has been achieved the benefits are endless. the most obvious ones being: it's not driving you crazy anymore, you can sleep, and your biggest critic has shut up. the classic techniques are meditation and "energy work". they take patience and commitment. most people, probably 99% of the human race, have neither the time(so they say). nor the inclination, nor the discipline. look around and you see the results. check out:*the complete idiot's guide to toltec wisdom* to learn about how the mind functions, and the practices to help "make it your ally", not your master. and see www.sahajayoga.com for other valuable info. and great energy that will slow it way down, right online. also, exercise regularly, etc. and look into meditation, generally, and also chi kung, yoga and tai chi. then you'll be on your way. in a few months you'll definitely be a "different person". and even before that your sleep will improve noticeably. best of luck!

Answer 5

Meditation. relax each part of the body one part at a time from toes to head only concentration on that part tighten then loose 2-3 times then go to the next part till you reach the head. Melatonin is all natural and might help as well. sominex will help as well but not good for u every night

Answer 6

The supplement 5HTP helps. Taking super blue green algae on a regular basis helped my mind to quiet down. Flax Oil is also good - I take 2T per day. It must be taken on a regular basis to help insomnia. Valerian Root works to calm you down to fall asleep when you feel anxious or can't sleep. You should be able to find all of the above at a health food store.

Answer 7

When i go to bed I always mentally scan through my closet to decide what to wear the next day to work. I start at one end and just go from there. I consider color , material , whether or not it will be comfy, etc etc. By the time i usually get to about the middle of my walk in closet well, im out cold. I know it sounds kinda stupid , but its worked for me for years. Try it , it may work for you as well. Besides what do you have to loose other than sleep????

Answer 8

Yes, I understand, my mind can go round and round thinking about everything when I get in bed. However, when I take some melatonin I am asleep within 5 minutes, mind going around and around or not.

Answer 9

If I were you I would try Melatonin as mentioned previously just to try start with the 1mg. If that doesn't work try an herbal tea known as either Sweet Dreams or Sleepy Time Tea.

Answer 10

I found great relief through guided imagery.
I highly recommend Belleruth Naparstek's Guided Imagery for Relaxation.
It's about $15 on www.amazon.com