Lately, I just haven't been able to fall asleep. I'll just be lying in bed for 30 mins to an hour (sometimes 2 hours) tossing and turning. It isn't my bed because I just got a new one, and I don't want sleeping pills because my buddy got addicted to them. So does anyone have any helpful tips?
2007-01-22 04:10:54 · 14 answers · asked by MAC8643 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I had the same prob. I started working out and running and found it easier to fall asleep. Some people say that a glass of warm milk helps.
2007-01-22 04:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by Nostradamus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use melatonin on occassion. It is not addictive. Melatonin is a natural chemical found in your brain. There are supplements found on the vitamin aisle. According to melatonin central:
"Melatonin is the all-natural nightcap. It's secreted by the pineal gland, a pea-size structure at the center of the brain, as our eyes register the fall of darkness." At night melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our sleep-wake cycles."
Taking the supplement just adds to an already natural chemical in our brain. Usually about 30 min after I take it, I am able to fall asleep. It doesnt leave you groggy the next morning like other sleep aides. It is all natural and not addictive.
You can go to the site that I have listed and get more information on melatonin.
2007-01-22 04:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got some tips. First one, which is very small, is make sure your sheets and blankets are all neat when you go to bed. Having everything messy from tossing and turning will make it seem more uncomfortable. Secondly, try to listen to some soft music while you sleep. Ever heard of that expression "Its just too damn quiet", its common with a lot of people that can't fall asleep when its dead quiet. Besides that make sure your well fed and warm. Good luck
2007-01-22 04:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by Trublood 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tip 1. NEVER USE A SLEEPING PILL .IF U DO THERE MAY BE NO TOMORROW Tip 2. Read a book or a magazine until u start to feel sleepy it works for me You May eventually drop it or it might slip outa ur hands
2016-03-29 09:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try avoiding caffein drinks like cola, coffee etc. before sleeping and try reading books because it really makes your brain tired at the sleeping time and which makes you want to sleep and make sure your not hungry because hunger makes you awake as well. Hope this helps
2007-01-22 04:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by slash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use to have this problem. Then I read a book on relaxation methods. I learned to apply these techniques through practice. You concentrate on relaxing one section of your body at a time starting with your toes. I never made it to my ankles before I fell asleep. Good luck.
2007-01-26 02:28:47 · answer #6 · answered by Sherilyn M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With sleeping pills (i know you dont want to use them) but try one and see how you react to them, i use "Simply Sleep" it will only HELP you fall asleep it will not keep you asleep. like nyquill (sp?) or anything other sleeping pill. if you still dont want to do that, i have to fall sleep with tv on, not loud and not turned down all the way just a little volume. hope i helped
2007-01-22 04:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by piggylover_850 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
4 oz. concord wine 15 min before bed will do the trick
2007-01-22 04:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by Sha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try drinking a glass of warm milk before you go to bed .I hope this will make you fall asleep.
2007-01-22 04:54:27 · answer #9 · answered by idrisfowzia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise or do sport till you are tire, then you can sleep everywhere, include in your new bed.
It works for me, when I go the new place and must stay over night there.
2007-01-22 04:16:49 · answer #10 · answered by N/A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋