2007-04-01 15:47:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Don't drink coffee after 11am - seriously, we take caffiene/coffee for granted, but it's quite a potent anti-somnambulist (stops you sleeping)
After a hard day at work, start by having a hot bath (if you've not been at work, try doing a workout before your bath)
Get a small glass beaker filled with ice, pour in an inch of whisky (go for a good single malt if you can afford it - I like Glenmorangie 18 year old, but Glenfiddich, Jamesons etc are good. NOT bells/teachers/grouse - horrible chemical cr*p)
Drink straight or with soda/water (avoid sugary mixers, these'll keep you awake) while smoking a spliff of NICE skunk (not this f*ckin gritweed that's around everywhere)
Of course it's not healthy to do this every day, but a couple of days on the run to help get your routine back in line doesn't hurt
:P
2007-04-01 16:22:51 · answer #1 · answered by Big Bad Ben 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I posted this as another answer but it's also relevant here..hope it helps :)
I was told this technique by a social worker who uses it to help calm and relax hyperactive children...
Regulate your breathing for 5 second intervals...breathe in for 5, out for 5 etc...whilst doing this close your eyes and imagine the best moment of your life,or a similar thought or place that makes you feel really happy.
Do this for 15-20 minutes and you should feel relaxed enough to sleep. Also a hot drink before bed and a couple of drops of lavender oil on your pillow should help too...
2007-04-01 16:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jenni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot chocolate made with milk always puts me to sleep. I will actually fall asleep in the chair after I get through drinking it BEFORE I get up to put the cup up. I really love hot chocolate, but I don't like drinking it especially if I am watching a movie cause I will never see the end of the movie.
2007-04-01 16:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by daisy2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My answer from personal & family experience is dramamine, usually sold over-the-counter to combat seasickness, but is recommended by my naturopath and osteopath, since it is actually a non-habit-forming muscle relaxant, and it works very well as a sleep aid. I also suggest you check out http://honestmed.com (HonestMED), which offers over 700 pages of medical news, information, and blogs where you can get much more info. Nitey, nite!!
2007-04-01 15:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by friendlyvillage98 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chamomile tea, sleepy time tea, a glass of wine, warm milk with a teaspoon of honey. I have a hard time going to sleep as well and the chamomile tea worked well for me. I use 2 tea bags to give it more flavor...good luck!
2007-04-01 15:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by saiahg22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the wall street journal. Try to memorize all of the stock and bond prices.
2007-04-01 15:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by PH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either watch bbc news 24 (its just repeat and repeat and repeat and will soon tier you out), or read yahoo questions, its already putting me to sleep- in a ggod way, I like to be able to rest feeling like I've helped some one to the best of my ability. (even if its not a best answer it gives good karma- I hope!)
2007-04-01 16:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try chamomile tea, warm milk or if you have to use meds, try a Benadryl tablet or two.
2007-04-01 15:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by beaddiva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat turkey and drink some chocolate milk and read
PS:talkin to my friend Lucas always puts me to sleep
2007-04-01 15:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imagine a waterfall.
2007-04-01 15:53:25 · answer #10 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋