What are some methods used to fall asleep faster?

Question

Not pills, of course. Please help as soon as possible. I will choose a Best Answer quickly! Please help! =) Thanks!

Answer 1

What is the secret to getting a solid 7 to 8 hours of sleep? Head for the kitchen and enjoy one or two of these 10 foods. They relax tense muscles, quiet buzzing minds, and/or get calming, sleep-inducing hormones - serotonin and melatonin - flowing. Yawning yet?

Bananas. They're practically a sleeping pill in a peel. In addition to a bit of soothing melatonin and serotonin, bananas contain magnesium, a muscle relaxant.

Chamomile tea. The reason chamomile is such a staple of bedtime tea blends is its mild sedating effect - it's the perfect natural antidote for restless minds/bodies.

Warm milk. It's not a myth. Milk has some tryptophan - an amino acid that has a sedative - like effect - and calcium, which helps the brain use tryptophan. Plus there's the psychological throw-back to infancy, when a warm bottle meant "relax, everything's fine."

Honey. Drizzle a little in your warm milk or herb tea. Lots of sugar is stimulating, but a little glucose tells your brain to turn off orexin, a recently discovered neurotransmitter that's linked to alertness.

Potatoes. A small baked spud won't overwhelm your GI tract, and it clears away acids that can interfere with yawn-inducing tryptophan. To up the soothing effects, mash it with warm milk.

Oatmeal. Oats are a rich source of sleep - inviting melatonin, and a small bowl of warm cereal with a splash of maple syrup is cozy - plus if you've got the munchies, it's filling too.

Almonds. A handful of these heart-healthy nuts can be snooze-inducing, as they contain both tryptophan and a nice dose of muscle-relaxing magnesium.

Flaxseeds. When life goes awry and feeling down is keeping you up, try sprinkling 2 tablespoons of these healthy little seeds on your bedtime oatmeal. They're rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a natural mood lifter.

Whole-wheat bread. A slice of toast with your tea and honey will release insulin, which helps tryptophan get to your brain, where it's converted to serotonin and quietly murmurs "time to sleep."

Turkey. It's the most famous source of tryptophan, credited with all those Thanksgiving naps. But that's actually modern folklore. Tryptophan works when your stomach's basically empty, not overstuffed, and when there are some carbs around, not tons of protein. But put a lean slice or two on some whole-wheat bread mid-evening, and you've got one of the best sleep inducers in your kitchen.

Answer 2

I take a walk after dinner, then when I get in bed I read until I feel sleepy. It helps calm me down.

My husband falls asleep quicker than I do. I asked him how he does it, and he said he has this fantasy, "I'm King of the World". He says he lays in the dark and imagines how he would rule the world, etc. Says it keeps him from worrying about everything that's actually going on.

I see there are a lot of good ideas here, but don't eat too much right before you go to bed. It can lead to GERD, and liquids will have you getting up to go to the bathroom. Good luck.

Answer 3

I use herbal tea like chamomile or Sleepy Time tea. A hot bath with jasmine bubble bath and soap helps too. Put candles in the room for lighting to help relax.

Answer 4

Stay up for a long time and eventually you will fall asleep fast! Kidding :)

Close your eyes and control your breathing. Gradually slow your breathing. Concentrate on nothing but your breathing.

Make sure you are in a dark, cool, quiet room.

Good luck!

Answer 5

I don't know how old you are and this might not work for everyone but I find that sex or masturbation helps relax me and helps me fall asleep.

Answer 6

Reading a very boring book!

Answer 7

Imagine you're driving a fast car.

Answer 8

Ummm...counting sheep?

Answer 9

Count sheep...or have a stiff drink!

Answer 10

Masturbating sends you to sleep