What are some ways I can get to sleep fast?

Question

I lay in bed wishing I could get to sleep for a long time usually. Isn't there something I can do?

Answer 1

That is common in our stressful society. Exercise, yoga, tai chi and meditation help reduce stress. Also the worst thing is to lie down worrying how long it will take you to get to sleep. Maybe you want to stay up later but can't since you have to get up early.

Kids on TV said that they have been going to bed at 12 and getting up at 11 but now school starts. Try to keep classes scheduled for late morning if this is the case. But for the expert advice on this and many other things see the 3rd link, helpguide, on this links page (although it might be too puritan to suggest sex). Also maybe 1st link, Bill Gates foundation, has some money for your education. I use a pillow filled with buckwheat that I got from my chiropractor. Sleep is very important as any physical therapist student knows.

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Answer 2

I use a sound machine. They typically play looped sounds like ocean waves, rain, white noise, etc. Helps to numb the silence that makes my mind keep running. If you want to drug yourself to sleep, Benadryl will do the job. Also, you could try Melatonin-- it's the natural chemical that tells your brain it's time for bed. You can get it cheap at the supermarket in the vitamin aisle.

Answer 3

buy something called melatoin at the walmart near you. This is a substance your body makes when it starts getting dark outside. It is a natural sleeping pill your body makes it self.
Take it like the bottle directions say to and it will help with no morning hangovers.

Answer 4

Exercise regularly. Exercise helps to make you fall asleep fast and get good solid sleep. It also reduces stress so you are naturally more relaxed to fall asleep. I wouldn't recommend exercise right before bed though because that will energize you since endorphins get released during exercise.

Answer 5

Start flexing every part of the body starting at your toes...hold for 10 seconds...toes, calves, ham strings, but, belly, shoulders, back, arms, fingers, face, neck etc...guarantee this will put you to sleep...if by some odd chance this doesn't work for you read a book that always does the trick...sweet dreams

Answer 6

Take some Benedryl (that pink antihystemine), count sheep... really it works...or imagine yourself laying on a peaceful beach in the sun (or soemthing of the like). If that doesn't work... then go see a psychiatrist... mine gave me sleeping pills for my insomnia.

Answer 7

I've always heard warm milk does the trick, but I can't say this actually works because I've never tried it in this situation.

Turn the radio on low and lay there with your eyes closed. Sooner or later you will fall asleep.

Answer 8

this is what i do when i REALLY have to go to bed, important dates next day or what not, but for everyday you can take off the more tedious steps.


b4 bed tyme, have chamomile tea and/or warm milk

download AVE MARIA, its a opera song that ll knok you out flat (well me at least..) the one sung by the girl, not pavorotti guy

play that while you sleep

if thoughts rush into your head write them down so you can fohget aboutit


good lukkk

Answer 9

Get LOTS of exercise as early in the day as possible so that you are physically tired. Take a warm bath and set a regular bedtime schedule. If none of this works (and it is a routine), see your doctor for more ideas.

Answer 10

Order Fioricet over the Internet. Or, have a fantasy that you like to imagine and think about that while trying to fall asleep. I never get to the good parts, I'm always asleep by then.