It ticks me off cause it usually takes anywhere from 45mins to 1hr 1/2 to fall asleep. I'll assume this is not normal since my Dad takes like 10mins to fall asleep. Is there some type of drug/pills that I can take to fal asleep faster?
2006-10-19 13:30:30 · 26 answers · asked by Steven 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It Takes Me Anywhere From 1-2 Hours To Fall Asleep. It's Always Been Like That Ever Since I Was Little. I Have Found That "LUNESTA" Works Very Well If You Have A Restless Mind Problem. If You Are Always Thinking About Alot Of Random Things Before Bed This will Really Really Help. Every Since I Started Taking It I've Been Alseep In 10 Min. It Is Amazing!
2006-10-19 13:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by AHaskizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Sit and relax before you hit the bed. Listen to soft music and do deep breathing exercises. These will calm you and help you sleep. Come what may, do not consume caffeine, alcohol or nicotine before you sleep.
2) Formulate a bedtime routine, for the evening, which can be associated with sleeping. For example, drinking hot milk and having a warm water bath can be really helpful. Milk contains tryptophan which induces sleep while a bath / shower lowers the internal body temperature thereby signaling the body that its time to sleep. An equally effective alternative is chamomile tea, which is known to calm nerves.
3) Avoid activities like eating; watching TV, reading etc. in your bedroom as the body is unable to associate sleep with the bedroom. Your bedroom should be a dark and cozy place, which gives you the feeling of comfort and security.
4) Before you sleep, always empty your mind of thoughts for the next day. Make a to-do list, organize clothes for the morning, and prepare lunch a night before. Delay appointments in case you worry about getting up early.
5) Release all the anxieties, regrets and other negative thoughts from your mind that may be troubling you since long. Straighten out things between family members, forgive and forget all that has hurt you, and if at all required, make that appointment with your psychologist.
6) Organize your life and your chores. Make dinner and freeze half for the next day. Pick up your room everyday so as to avoid it becoming a big task. A menu for the entire week is also a good idea. Make time for a good night’s sleep.
7) A balanced diet is a key to feeling healthy and thereby having a good sleep. Include the essential vitamins and minerals in your food and remove all the junk food stuff that is occupying your cabinet. Regular exercising should be done to stay fit.
8) If you are not getting sleep, don’t lie in the bed worrying, as it’ll only make it worse. Get up, distract yourself with something till the time you feel sleepy.
9) Few drugs can cause insomnia. Consult your physician in case he has prescribed any drug, which has insomnia as a side effect.
10) Another important cause is stress. By following the above techniques, stress can be regulated and you can have a peaceful sleep.
2006-10-19 21:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TOTALLY NEW DRUG XYREM
This is actually GHB (date rape drug). It can only be goteen from a central pharmacy in the US, but it is super! Puts you into stage 3-4 of sleep usually with in 10-15 minutes if you close your eyes right away. If you try to stay awake, I can last about 1 hour before I pass out.
it is short acting so it is recommended that you take it 2 times per night 2 1/2 hours to 4 hours apart. My the time the alarm goes off you are ready to get up and face the world instead of praying for just 10 more minutes or praying for enough strength to roll over the edge of the bed onto your feet.
research Xyrem online, if your doc agrees, you won't be sorry
2006-10-19 14:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by tractyger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the feedback guys, nice to know theres other ppl that have the same problem. Its just that I've started college now and I need all the sleep I can get. I like the response, "That "LUNESTA" Works Very Well If You Have A Restless Mind Problem. If You Are Always Thinking About Alot Of Random Things Before Bed This will Really Really Help." This seems to be my problem since I do think a lot of random stuff. Has anyone else tried this Lunesta before? I'm guessing I gotta go to a doctor first?
2006-10-19 13:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish it only took me a 1/2 hour -45 mins to fall asleep... I feel so abnormal too! My mom and dad can fall asleep standing up while it takes me 2-3 hours to fall asleep...
2006-10-19 21:33:53 · answer #5 · answered by coffeejitterzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally it takes me 1-2 hours to fall asleep, and I've been that way all my life. My husband, on the other hand, takes about 5 minutes to fall asleep, if that. And he snores! Although I've noticed that on those rare occasions where he can't fall asleep, the absence of his snoring keeps me awake. Go figure!
2006-10-19 13:55:03 · answer #6 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I don't have a stressful day with a lot on my mind when I go to bed, it takes about half an hour to fall asleep.
2006-10-19 13:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by Vida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes i find that it takes forever, maybe the problem lies is that i got too much energy.. mentally and physically. Once my energy wears out, which is normally the case, it takes 5 to 10 mins. So it wasnt that bad for me. Try to have a warm water at night, it helps.
2006-10-19 13:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by Princess is here 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends how tired I am. I wake up at 6:00 and go to sleep at 10 or 11. I'm usually tired by 9 so it is fairly easy 4 me to get to sleep. It takes me 5 minutes. If you use the computer at night, or text, or look at your alarm clock in the dark, your eyes get really tired. That is my strategy. If you take sleeping pills it is really hard for you to wake up in da morning.
2006-10-19 13:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/2 hour at least. it depends on individual. Most of the time people are stressed take longer to sleep
2006-10-19 13:37:58 · answer #10 · answered by mystery t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋