How can i fall asleep easier without using medications like ambien, lunesta, etc.?

Question

Thank You

Answer 1

Here are a few tips (some have already been mentioned):

-try to sleep on a schedule (i.e., go to bed and wake up at the same time throughout the week, including weekends)
-do something relaxing before bed (e.g., read a book, drink decaffeinated tea, take a bath, etc). This can become a habit and help get your body ready for sleep
-exercise is very good at helping sleep, but not within 4 hours of going to bed
-use your bed for sleep and intimate activity only!
-bright lights/loud noises prior to bed should be avoided
-caffeine should be avoided, especially in the evening
-alcohol may help to stimulate sleep, but when it wears off, so does your sleep, so you may find yourself awaken in the middle of the night. So, try to avoid excessive alcohol close to bedtime
-some say that warm milk (which contains tryptophan, the substance found in turkey that makes you sleepy after Thanksgving dinner), will help induce sleep
-if you are taking medications, consider whether they may be stimulating and preventing sleep (ask your pharmacist)
-antihistamines will help sleep, but for many people, this can lead to residual drowsiness the next day

Hope these tips help...

Answer 2

There is a hormone that regulates sleep in your body. It is called melatonin. (There are others too, but this one seems to be one of the main players) you can buy melatonin over-the-counter. Look in the section for dietary supplements. When I can't sleep I take one or two tablets (3 mg) and I sleep like a baby. Good luck!

Answer 3

From your question, it's apparent you want something natural. How about checking out soothing herbal teas that's purpose is a sleep aid. And herbal teas are good for your body too. I've heard and read about it. There's all types around. Like "Tea for Sleep" at www.Herbmd.com Just search herbal tea for sleep, on the web. Good luck.

Answer 4

What are you current sleeping habits? How many hours are you currently getting a night? Give us some more details to work with and we might be able to compile a better list of solutions :o)

Answer 5

I heard warm milk works like a charm. In addition, scientific research says that bananas are "sleeping pills in a peel," so you may try that as well.

Answer 6

try 2 exercise and work out that way you will be tired at night, therefore allowing you to go 2 sleep

Answer 7

I suggest you choose a particular time at night that you want to go to bed and maintain that "bed time" everyday. this way your body clock will eventually get used to it and be aware that it is already time to sleep.

Answer 8

I take antihistamines to help me to sleep. They induce drowsiness without the groggy feeling in the morning.

Answer 9

Try to clear your mind. Avoid caffene..

Answer 10

exercise