I used to work the overnight shift at work, now I'm trying to adjust to normal sleeping hours. How can I get my body to fall asleep when I want it to? Lately it seems I just lay awake and toss about in bed.
2007-02-21 16:45:52 · 9 answers · asked by Link 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I often have trouble falling asleep so I started drinking “Sleepy Time” tea by Celestial Seasonings. It’s 100% natural herb tea that is also caffeine free. It causes you to feel drowsy and mellow. You can find it at your local grocery store. Also try not to eat or work out at least two hours before you plan to go to bed.
*sweet dreams
2007-02-21 16:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a good night's sleep without drugs, I brew a light tea from the following herbs:
Chamomile
Valerian
I use about a teaspoon of each in a pint of water. Bring the water to a boil, turn it off and steep the herbs in it for about 5 min. If you find the taste to be objectionable or too bland, you can add a touch of mint for flavor. You may also add honey and cream to taste without affecting the medicinal effect.
2007-02-21 16:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by John Silver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Yoga relaxation it gives the body a chance to relax and tones you at the same time. DO NOT DO the heavy type of workout it will wake you up
After the relaxation you can drink a cup of non caffen tea
2007-02-21 16:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by aaricka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use gravol...or generic brand travel aid,,not really medication as not script required,,helps me to fall a sleep doing shift work
2007-02-21 16:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by lisadivirgilio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a relaxing hot bath or shower or try using melatonin it is a natural herb sleep vitamin that you can get in the vitamin section at the store.
2007-02-21 16:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when I have problems going to sleep, and I'm just laying there, I will stop, and in my mind, bit by bit tell my body to relax. ie: I start with telling my toes, and feet to relax, then my legs, torso, arms, neck, head, and tell myself it's time for sleep. That usually works for me. Hope that helps you.
2007-02-21 17:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading always makes me tired! Make sure it is really dark in the room and try not to think too much.
2007-02-21 16:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by wifey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some hot tea and a movie usually do it for me
2007-02-21 16:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by Colie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laying in bed, and just clear your mind of everything.
that helps for me
2007-02-21 16:56:08 · answer #9 · answered by Aaron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋