Does anyone have a home remedy for helping to get to sleep? one that does not consist of warm milk or drugs?

Answer 1

"Chammomile Tea"....a very inexpensive tea...you can buy anywhere down the coffee and tea aisle of your local grocery store....This tea is relaxing and pleasant tasting....."Very Relaxing"...not oversedative....but great to bring on those pleasant little sleepy feelings.....,I heat a cup of hot water in the microwave ...if in a hurry....with my tea bag of chammomile...then add a pinch or two of sugar.....and sip...till sleepy land comes about or if it's day..time the relaxation sets in.....Great for that time of month to help relax the female gender...and great to calm the temperament if there is stress, anger...or just an overall feeling....of "Ugh"....so give it a try ..I think you'll be pleasantly surprised...and the cost....is around two to...three dollars at the least......
Sleepy Dust...:)

Answer 2

Don't torture yourself by trying to sleep when you can't, if you are not sleepy get up out of bed, anywhere else in the house (because you want to associate your bed with sleep), watch t.v., read, draw, or listen to music (Jimmy Buffet is excellent for relaxation). Don't worry about wasting time cuz if you can't sleep it doesn't matter anyway. Excercise isn't that good for making you sleepy, it kind of energizes you, so try to do something relaxing. Also try a turkey sandwich if you haven't already, the tryptophan makes you sleepy. If all else fails, try to let sleep come to you, and let go of your worries.

Answer 3

I try to eat at least 5 hours before I go to bed, then I say a prayer and turn everything over to God to take care of and think of something soothing and I go right to sleep. If I am having a hard time going to sleep I pretend someone gave me about $10,000 to spend right away and I start shopping with my eyes shut and it works for me!! good luck

Answer 4

my daughter has a terrible time getting to sleep and the doctor recommended giving her melatonin. this is a vitamin and is completely natural. it can be bought in any pharmacy. i have to say i was alittle skeptical at first because my daughter is only 8 years old, but i have to say it works. well, at least for her...the dosage is 3mg about an hour before bedtime. best of luck! oh, i also bought her one of those dream radio/clocks that make several soothing sounds...the ocean, rain, wind etc.she loves it.

Answer 5

I like the stuff you can get from Bath and Body Works in their aromatherapy line. They sell a sleep formula scent that includes vanilla and lavender. It has a purple label. You can get linen spray, bubble bath, lotion, candles, etc... The scent helps trigger the brain that it is time for sleep and it works well. Good luck.

Answer 6

They say you should read a book, or watch tv, or meditate. Or listen to some soft music. Also try putting a mask on your face to keep the light, and turn off all sounding things. Goof luck!!!

Answer 7

There are several great CD's for that. Clarissa Pinkola Estes has a wonderful one that I listen to called Bedtime Stories. You can check it out at Amazon.com

Answer 8

There are tapes available for relaxation that you play when your ready to go to sleep. Relaxation tapes, different ones that sound like the ocean waves and more. They really work.

Answer 9

if you have a sleeping problems that maybe you worry alot & keep thinking too much in personal problems so you should try to forget them or solve them, also reading alittle in bed help you not think in your problem & help you to sleep , keep the light alittle and make your environment calm .
sometimes if i want to sleep, i just close my eyes and try to image my self living in story that i made until i sleep for real.

Answer 10

Don't use your computer screen -before you go to bed- the light from the screen fools your mind into thinking it is still daytime. Read a book instead.