It's 5:40 AM where I'm at now. I haven't fallen aseelp and I keep tossing and turning. I can't sleep. Any Ideas how I can go to sleep...... I have to go to work so I need sleep.
2006-10-18 22:42:11 · 20 answers · asked by Manita 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
turn the computer off
2006-10-18 22:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by Arts 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
41 Simple Tipsto Help You Get to Sleep
Techniques you've probably already tried but are still worth trying again:
See a Doctor
Take a Warm Bath
Get a Massage
Listen to Music
Drink Warm Milk
Drink Herb Tea
Eat a Bedtime Snack
Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol and Tobacco
Sleep in a Well-Ventilated Room
Sleep on a Good Firm Bed
Sleep on Your Back
Get Some Physical Exercise During the Day
Keep Regular Bedtime Hours
If You Can't Sleep, Get Up
Don't Sleep In
Get Up Earlier in the Morning
Keep Your Bed a Place for Sleep
Avoid Naps
Avoid Illuminated Bedroom Clocks
Of course there's the standard technique that everyone knows (although it never worked for us)
Counting Sheep
Some techniques you probably haven't seen before :
Sleep With Your Head Facing North
Don't Watch TV or Read Before Going to Bed
Toe Wiggling
Stomach Rub
Progressive Relaxation
Deep Breathing
Visualize Something Peaceful
Visualize Something Boring
Imagine It's Time to Get Up
Quiet Ears
And some new suggestions from readers:
Not Thinking
Smoke Yourself to Sleep
Yawning
Sex—Alone or with Others
Backwards Counting / Mental Computer
South, Not North
Earplugs
Secure Place
Bedtime Routine
Hot Water Bottle
Green Cows—and Other Animals of Color
Good luck! Have a pleasant sleep!
2006-10-19 06:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by Nickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good question because i am so familiar with this subject
.There are times when i can not sleep and i to stay up all night,yesterday i stayed up till 4am When you are not relaxed you can not sleep.If you go to bed angry or with something bothering you it Will keep you up all night,.I sleep alone and that could be a problem too,But a hard days work or a good work out will help you to sleepy also a big meal when you eat a lot your body slows down so it can digest your food but the wrong food will keep you up all night not to mention they say if you eat late it will put pounds on you i seem to be the opposite of that equation at 155.If your old enough a loving partner will definitely help put you to sleep
2006-10-19 05:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by timothycool1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a man, have sex with him that always works for me! But if he's anything like mine trying to wake him up is too stressful for the end result which is probably nothing! Sorry a little personal hostility towards my love one! But yeah try sex! If not drink warm coffee, that sound stupid but if I can't seem to turn my brain off i drink warm-hot coffee puts me out almost instantly! Maybe that's my ADD kicking in those are the only things I can think of right now I'm tired and it's only 3am where I am!!
2006-10-19 05:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by EriksSweetheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some times a glass of warm milk before bedtime and in my case I make the room very cold then you wont toss because the xext spot you lay will be cold .
2006-10-19 05:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Art C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there. I'm sure a lot of people on here are answering questions b/c they can't sleep. What's worked for me:
-melatonin right before bed
-get rid of anything distracting in my bedroom
-exercise earlier in the day (cardio)
-no caffeine at all (when I have really bad insomnia) or only one/day and none after 12noon.
-sounds of nature/ white noise
Good luck!
2006-10-19 05:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress, dietary and medical
problems. By making small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly, insomnia can be
cured. I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/jfzpz useful
for getting sleep.
2006-10-19 12:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by PAPU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, Watch Infomercials on your couch with a blanket you will fall asleep in like 10 minutes.... works for me everytime and everyone I've ever told that too... good luck on the sleep though I've been there
2006-10-19 05:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by MiZaLiTy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by turning off your computer so you are not tempted to post a question or see some of the silly answers that are put up.
2006-10-19 05:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by HBPD 126 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melatonin. It's an over-the-counter supplement. It replicates the hormone that the human body produces naturally in response to darkness. Not recommended if you have asthma.
2006-10-19 05:46:20 · answer #10 · answered by ladybugewa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get up and eat something. Try a cup of tea. Sleepy time tea is the best.
2006-10-19 21:02:05 · answer #11 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋