need peaceful sleep
2006-09-21 14:50:43 · 12 answers · asked by kuti 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sometimes, it's your body that's keeping you awake and not letting your mind shut down. Caffeine is a big no-no if you want to get a good night's sleep. Don't drink anything with caffeine after noon; you may be really sensitive to it like I am. Cola, orange soda, Dr. Pepper, Mt. Dew, coffee, tea, chocolate.... lots of things have it and will keep you awake. Alcohol (if you're old enough) might help you relax to go to sleep, but it will also cause you to wake up in the middle of the night, so it's not the best idea. There are some pretty good things over the counter, Excedrin PM, things like that, which contain Benadryl (as suggested by the NP earlier). Just be sure to take them early in the evening, if you have to get up the next morning. If you take something like that really late at night, you will not be able to get up early.
2006-09-21 15:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by mia2kl2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the exact same problem, only I just can't stop thinking in general. What I do is play some quiet music in the background with my cd player . . . it has a timer that will shut it off automatically at a certain time. Then I focus on my breathing and becoming aware of every single part of my body, very slowly, starting at my toes. Focus and try to feel all around and trhough every part of your body before moving on up. Imagine your body as empty and your focus slowly filling it up. SEriously, don't move on until you have completely relaxed the area you are focusing on. On good nights, I usually lose focus around my knees, on not so good nights I get all the way to my head. If that doesn't work, have a cup of hot, non caffeinated tea before going to bed, and no sugar or anything energetic.
Good luck!
2006-09-21 22:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Chlo Bell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
think of the good things that are going to happen the next night. sleeping with a fan or something on makes a better night sleep. drink some warm milk (nasty i know) before bed and that helps sleep.
2006-09-21 21:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by Bitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You question sounds like a man who broke up with you and now you are losing sleep because you miss him???
If this is the case, you need to stop valueing him so much as a person and learn to value yourself. Self love is one of the hardest things for any of us to master, but it is truly the key to happiness AND a good night's sleep.
I'm not saying become an ego maniac or some other self absorbed person. I'm talking about genuinely loving yourself and knowing that you deserve to be treated nice. A man who knows you expect to be treated right, will do so.
Also, who wants to be with someone who doesn't want to be with you? Trust me when I say there are a lot of fish in the sea, but before you go fishing again, you need to feed your soul with some self love. Write down all the things you like about yourself and the things that you wish were different. For the things you wish were different, write down a list of things you would like to do to change things.
Don't put anything physical on the list unless it is something you can change or are willing to put the work in to change it.
Have you ever met someone who was beautiful but their lousy personality made them ugly.........also, have you ever met someone who looked average, but then their great personality made them gorgeous?
Well, the same can be for you. If you are already beautiful on the outside, good for you.......If not, then let your inner beauty shine through your eyes and smile and body language. Let your eyes shine and twinkle with your zest for life. Laugh and smile as much as possible.
Love yourself, and you will be loved in return........and sleep much better.........I promise
2006-09-21 22:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop obsessing.
Think of something relaxing that takes your mind far from him and think of how good you will feel in the morning after you have been asleep. Dream peaceful things, swim in your tired dreams. Good night.
2006-09-21 22:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read an interesting book. Thatll make you sleepy and get your mind off of him. A sleep med would also be helpful. Try a Benedryl at night. That usually makes ppl sleepy.
2006-09-21 22:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by ~~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change your routine and go out with friends. You won't be thinking abour him and you'll be so tired at night that you will sleep as a baby
2006-09-21 21:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by K-ren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax and close your eyes. Think only of the good times and how nice your future will be. :))) Sleep well
2006-09-21 21:57:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a Bendadryl
2006-09-21 21:52:35 · answer #9 · answered by mississippi_gal_10 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should think about your creater "God" then you will be able to sleep well.
2006-09-21 21:54:37 · answer #10 · answered by rzn_880 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋