2006-07-17 22:05:51 · 14 answers · asked by Z, unnecessary letter 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Please don't suggest reading. I've been known to pull alnighters because I was reading.
2006-07-17 22:12:56 · update #1
I work overnight shifts and have a really jacked up sleep schedule. I use a very thick blanket over the window to make my room as dark as possible, and take two 3 mg melatonin. It is a wonderful organic sleep aid. Helps me fall asleep fast, stay asleep and when I wake I'm not in a total fog like with with chemical sleep aids. After taking the melatonin I turn on some reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaly boring television, which is not hard to find at 7:00 in the morning. The next thing I know my alarm is going off. Time to get up and face another day. If you're into that sort of thing you might also try nature recordings, whale songs, water falls, babbling brooks, or aroma therapy. They say that works, T.V. is all it takes for me. Good luck. By the way you can get Melatonin in the vitamin aisle at any pharmacy, or Wal Mart.
2006-07-17 22:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by rsqur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Don't know how active you are or how long you've had this problem. If most of your day is spent viewing things a short distance from you, focusing your attention on objects at a further distance at the end of the day by taking a nice walk outside will help relax your mind. Theres been times when I have shut my eyes in my bedroom and and named off things in the room from one side to the other using only memory. I used to have to do that frequently a couple of years ago. It my sound goofy, but it helped me out alot. Good Luck!
2006-07-17 22:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by OK2mac?D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Close your all working stations i.e. pc, tv, music, and organize your reading and working area.
Clean your mouth, nose, and wash your face, hand and feet with fresh normal water.
Put your light off and take bed.
Think after your sleeping your lovely mother will get release to go to sleep and have a nice sleep. Good luck..
2006-07-17 22:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by Zia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you on amphetamines? You wont sleep for days on that stuff. I heard of someone who didnt sleep for 10 days, then had to be hospitalised with psychosis. Not that I'm saying that's what your problem is. Exercise heaps in the day, and eat heaps at night and you should have no problem sleeping. Also avoid caffeine and high sugar foods at night.
2006-07-17 23:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jimbo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not waste your money on the OTC sleep medications. The active ingredient is diphenhydramine (aka Benadryl). Buy the cheap no-name brand in 25 mg pills or capsules. You will save about $2 per usage for sleep.
Chocolate has caffeine, avoid it before going to bed.
What works for me is to close my eyes and then breathe deeply. I do not concentrate on the number of breaths per minute, but I do concentrate on breathing deeply, slowly, and at a steady rate. I then allow my mind to wander, and eventually my mind drifts to a dreamlike state. When that happens, your body will relax on its own allowing you to sleep.
Good luck and happy dreams!
Will D
Enterprise AL
2006-07-17 22:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by Will D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the pc, drink a warm glass of milk(seriously), turn off all the lights and put on some relaxing music. You should be sound asleep in no time!
2006-07-17 22:27:57 · answer #6 · answered by Master Vampyre 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the pharmacy get some sleeping pills, take a few, pass out.
2006-07-17 22:12:40 · answer #7 · answered by anti_money 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about you take a valium? they always knock me out,lol...or try the whole hot chocolate thing..or try doing heavy exercise, that may make you pretty knackered..good luck xx
2006-07-17 22:19:40 · answer #8 · answered by before&after 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn the pc off, go make a hot chocolate, put on some "relaxing" music, and close your eyes , and count sheep!
2006-07-17 22:09:48 · answer #9 · answered by oz_gurl2005 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick up a good book and read.
2006-07-17 22:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋