i cant sleep at night- help??

Question

I have a good matress and all, and even when Im really tired, I cant fall asleep. Any suggestions??

Answer 1

Beginning around 6 pm when you're home, turn more & more lights off as the night wears on. This will cause your brain to "prepare" for bed by releasing the hormone melatonin, which reglates the sleep cycle in humans.
Also, you can try some backround noise, such as a fan.
Nutritional supplements such as melatonin or the herb Valerian are also helpful.
Avoid strenuous exercises near bedtime, as this wakens you up & gets the heart pumping faster.
You can try a warm bath to help you relax, or some chamomile tea, as it is also soothing.

Answer 2

Sleep tips and advice

I. Relax your mind

Simple breathing exercises can help. Breathe, using your abdomen not your chest, through your nose for three seconds, then breathe out for three seconds. Pause for three seconds before breathing in again. Practise this for ten minutes at night (five minutes is better than nothing).

Some people find that lavender oil, valerian or other herbs help them to sleep. If you still have problems, you could try massage, aromatherapy, or even acupuncture. If you still find yourself tossing and turning, abandon the bedroom and find something enjoyable and absorbing to do. Jigsaws are perfect. Don't go back to bed until you begin to feel sleepy.

II. Exercise regularly

Regular exercise is a great way to improve your sleep. Just be careful not to do it close to bed time as exercise produces stimulants that stop the brain from relaxing quickly.

This being the case, exercising in the morning is an excellent way to wake up the body. Going for a run or doing some aerobics releases stimulants into the body, which perks you up.

III.Create a calm bedroom environment

Your bedroom should be for sleep only. Avoid turning it into an entertainment centre with televisions, computers and stereos.
Two thirds of British children have a computer, games machine or TV in their bedroom and could be losing out on sleep as a result.

IV. Avoid alcohol

It's fine to have a nightcap, but too much alcohol can make you restless. Alcohol is also a diuretic, which means it encourages you to urinate (never welcomed during the night).

Drinking is also more likely to lead to snoring, which can restrict airflow into the lungs. This reduces oxygen in your blood which disturbs your sleep and contributes to your hangover.

V. Avoid caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant which can stay in your system for many hours. So avoid sources of caffeine such as coffee, chocolate, cola drinks and non-herbal teas.

VI. Watch what you eat

Eating a large heavy meal too close to bedtime will interfere with your sleep.

Spicy or fatty foods may cause heartburn, which leads to difficulty in falling asleep and discomfort throughout the night.

Foods containing tyramine (bacon, cheese, ham, aubergines, pepperoni, raspberries avocado, nuts, soy sauce, red wine) might keep you awake at night. Tyramine causes the release of norepinephrine, a brain stimulant.

If you get the munchies close to bedtime, eat something that triggers the hormone serotonin, which makes you sleepy. Carbohydrates such as bread or cereal will do the trick.

VII. Set a regular bedtime and wake up time

Create a habit of going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, even on weekends. This helps anchor your body clock to these times. Resisting the urge for a lie-in can pay dividends in alertness. If you feel you haven't slept well, resist the urge to sleep in longer than normal; getting up on schedule keeps your body in its normal wake-up routine.

Remember, even after only four hours, the brain has gained many of the important benefits of sleep. It's only natural

Most of us have a natural dip in alertness between 2 - 4pm.
A 15 minute nap when you're tired can be a very effective way of staying alert throughout the day. Avoid napping for longer than 20 minutes, after which you will enter deep sleep and feel even worse when you wake up.

See a doctor if your problem continues

Answer 3

i suggest drinking warm milk with honey
emptying your bladder
reading a little
and if you still can fall asleep try the floor
the same thing happened to me, now i always sleep on the floor even though my bed is real comfy

hey, try doing some history homework... id fall asleep in seconds!

Answer 4

Try to drink milk. DO more exercise.Forget abt all yr trouble and have a intention to really sleep.I sleep well every night and i do pity those that having problem like this.I hope u can sleep tonight.

Answer 5

Empty your balls, that should get rid of a lot of protein and you might feel tired.

Answer 6

A MAN'S NEED IS ALSO IN HIS BED. I THINK U NEED TO VE SEX ONCE IN A WHILE. IT HELPS. IF NOT, TRY MASTURBATING. IT HELPS LOADS, TRUST ME. I DO IT AND MMMM.. IT FEELS.. AHHH LOVELY!! ULL FALL ASLEEP IMMEDIATELY.

Answer 7

valarian root. its a natural extract that you can find at any heath foods markets. its good for this sort of thing. its natuarl and safe.