for insomniacs, how do you fall asleep?

Question

i havent been to sleep for two days and my dr didnt want to give me sleeping pills. i have tried sleepy tea, alcohol (which i hate because i dont drink), nyquil, benadryl, melatonin, and lavendar. none of these work. i also tried zytol i think it was which made me nauseous. i have an eye patch thing. and i have little plugs for my ears. i have bath stuff. and i try to work out. then i try to rest. none of it works.

it was a new dr. thanks i tried tylenol pm. im sensitive to it tho because of the tylenol. its such a downer man.

Answer 1

I ruthlessly tire myself out & fall asleep before I hit the pillow...you neednt do that though.....

Simplw ways to feel sleepy at night:

Avoid eating carbs or heavy food three hours before bed time
Dont eat spicy, oily food during the day..it may cause indigestion, waking you up....
Avoid tea cofee alcohol.
Drink 2 1/2 litres of water daily.

Do as much activity as possible. Here are some tips:
take a bicycle to shopping, work, school, etc, or walk
always take the stairs.
Take a brisk walk every evening. Fresh air improves circulation.

Dont sleep during the day
Take a warm relaxing bath with aroma oils just before bedtime.Play soothing music during this time.
Drink a glass of warm cows milk before sleeping.

Sleep in dark, cool room.
There should be sufficient fresh air in the room. There should be adequate ventilation, & it should not be stuffy.
Your bed should be clean & soft. Lay out the matresses in the sun daily or beat them with a duster.
Lay clean white cotton sheets on the bed. The are more relaxing.
You should not be disturbed from your sleep: so keep all distractions at bay.

Sleep at a fixed time & rise at the fixed time daily. there should be 8 hours in between.

(If nothing else works, count sheep?!!!)

Answer 2

A homeopathic preparation called Nux Vomica can sometimes help. It comes in a tube of tiny "pillules" that you put under your tongue 2-4 at a time between meals. When I was experiencing difficulty sleeping it worked for me. These things seem not to work for everyone though.

Answer 3

Hi,
Have you ever heard of Himalayan Goji Juice? Goji has enjoyed long use throughout Asia in the natural treatment of insomnia. In several medical study group with elderly people, nearly all patients taking goji reported better quality of sleep.

dehemi@comcast
www.sharegoji.com

Answer 4

Tylenol PM. Lay down, light off.

Answer 5

i take perscription meds. if not i'm up for 7-10 without sleep