nothing involving eating or drinking please
2007-03-07 16:16:46 · 9 answers · asked by balla15 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
try exercising
but not before you go to bed
2007-03-07 16:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This kind of involves drinking, but cutting out caffeine after about 6 p.m. (at least 4-5 hours before you plan to go to bed) did wonders for me. I found that I was actually tired at the same time every night and fell right to sleep as soon as I got to bed. I've been on a little mini-vacation from work and I haven't been sleeping that well, and I noticed that it started when I went back to drinking caffeinated soda even just 2 hours before I was ready for bed, and if I would have a small bowl of ice cream with late night TV. Hence why I am on here at 12:27am.
Tea (iced or hot), soda, and coffee are all out (unless they're specified as being decaf), and really limit your sugar too.
Also avoid watching TV or sitting at the computer. The glow from the screen is similar to daylight for your brain, and so it will keep you awake. Don't even leave your TV or computer on if the glow can be seen from your bed. Same for the alarm clock (turn it away from you or lay it face down). The lights from all these things can actually wake you up several times during the night without you realizing it. Good luck!
2007-03-08 00:28:31 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep a very regular schedule. Always go
to bed at the same time.
Do not eat anything within a couple
of hours of going to bed, and don't
drink anything other than plain water.
Follow a ritual - cool, dark room, similar
clothes etc - so that it is as closed to the
same as you can make it each night.
Do not lie down in your bed unless you
intend to sleep (ok, or have sex).
Don't do things that key you up right
before bed like arguing, watching
very active TV shows or exercizing.
2007-03-08 00:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When ya find out can ya let me know too...ha ha ha. Maybe you are going to bed too early. I find sometimes I have a real late night and then jump into bed and I fall asleep right away, but most of the time I toss and turn for hours. Sometimes I watch tv in bed and that helps me too. If its that bad maybe ask your doctor for some sleeping tablets.
2007-03-08 00:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reading a book or listening to soothing music. Try not to watch tv before bed because the brightness of it can cause the body's clock to virtually reset giving you a false energy. If music doesn't work for you try buying a metrenome and leaving it on at night. The ticking can be relaxing. Also try deep breathing.
2007-03-08 00:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by artisdestiny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wild sexual encounter, should help you fall asleep faster. If not that then I guess some exercising (weight lifting) would make you feel more tired and might help you with your sleep.
2007-03-08 00:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by Andrey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to classical music or read a dictionary
2007-03-08 00:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by X-tine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
melatonin, it is safe, natural, and non habit forming
2007-03-08 00:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great sex.
2007-03-08 00:24:40 · answer #9 · answered by ginzawasabi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋