Maybe it's because you've been going to sleep very late before and now your body has gotten used to not sleeping until daytime. This happened to me a few years ago. I would stay out till sunrise and then would sleep for most of the day - I felt very unproductive and wanted to change, but it wasn't easy. Because I led a nocturnal lifestyle for about a year I could not fall asleep even if I went to sleep early. I would just lay in bed for hours with my eyes close hoping to finally fall asleep but it didn't work. The thing that worked for me was to get back to a normal sleeping pattern gradually. You could do it in half hour intervals, or whichever feel most comfortable for you. For instance, if lately you've been going to sleep in the morning at like 9 am, tomorrow go to sleep at 8:30 am. This will be a small change to adjust to and you're likely to be able to fall asleep. Each day or every few days move up the time until you are satisfied with your bed time.
Also, what helps is to have an intense workout during the day - anything from aerobics to jogging or hiking - this will make you feel tired and you will want to go to sleep earlier and will be able to fall asleep faster. Also, avoid all caffeine products after 3 pm. Caffeine stays in the system for as long as 10 hours at times, so you may be very sensitive to it and it may contribute to you not feeling sleepy at night after you consumed it during the day. Don't work out after 7 pm, because after a work out your body is really energized for a few hours and you will have too much energy to go to sleep, so work out during the morning or daytime only. Make sure you're not doing anything at least 1 hour before you plan on going to sleep that causes you to be too alert. For instance, playing video games or watching a a dramatic show before going to sleep may excite your brain cells, as opposed to calming them, so it would be harder to fall asleep later. Also, about 1 hour before bedtime, make sure the bright lights are off in the room you spend your time in and that you have as little light as possible - maybe a dimmer or some candles.
In the dark our bodies produce a chemical called melatonin - it's a natural chemical which makes us feel sleepy, so by keeping the lights low before you go to sleep, you're giving your body the time to release those natural chemicals and put you in a more relaxed, drowsy state that will make you want to sleep. When you do go to sleep, close all the curtains and doors through which light peaks through for the same reason. If you sleep with a window opened which has some light, for instance, your body has less of the drowsy chemical and your sleep won't be as deep and restful. Try not to keep a lot of plants in your bedroom and especially no plants next to your bed becase although plants release oxygen during the day, at night they go through a process called respiration in which they release carbon dioxide to help it grow when it's not getting sunlight, so if you have a plant next to your bed and breathing in carbon dioxide, that will not be good for sleep.
Another thing you can try is to eat about a handful of peanuts about an hour to half an hour before bed - peanuts contain a chemical which makes the body drowsy. Try not to talk on the phone at least an hour before bed also. Of course, if you can avoid being online before bed, that would help a lot with sleep, but you don't have to as long as you implement the aforementioned steps. Just know that it's possible to resume a good sleep schedule as long as you put in the effort - if I was able to do it then you will too.
2007-07-29 15:55:51
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answered by ♥ 2
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I had the same problem growing up it made high school hell. I just turned 30 and now if I stick to a sleep schedule I can usually sleep ok. But I went to the doctor and asked for xanax for nights I can't sleep. I take one and it really helps me sleep without waking up groggy. Its not mainly for sleeping its a anti anxiety pill but I did some research and it works great as a sleep aid. It sounded like just what I needed when I read about its use for sleep and is. You could always go to night school but I am sure you don't want that. Or just start the day later and go to day\night school, to bad you cant drive yet.
2016-05-17 08:23:59
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answered by valencia 3
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Sleep is affected by multiple factors but if your life is affected then you need to make changes.
The most important factor is sleep hygine.
1. Go to bed at a regular time daily
2. Do not perform functions in bed not related to sleep/partner relations.
3. Make sure all distractions are removed - ie excess light, noise
4. If unable to sleep after 30 minutes, get out of bed try reading, but do not pick reading material which is overly stimulating or thought provoking.
If these tips don't help...go to your pharmacy/health food store and try melatonin 2-5 mg every 30 minutes up to 30 mg per night.
Finally, if none of this works seeka therapist in biofeedback/self-guided imagery/relaxation therapy. They can teach you ro relax your body and mind so sleep may be attained.
2007-07-29 18:14:22
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answered by US_DR_JD 7
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Try to cut out all caffein 2 hrs before going to bed and putting a few drops of lavender essential oil on the pillow?
Then again this is the 5th night/morning I haven't been able to sleep so I'm probably not the best person to answer your question
2007-07-29 16:20:49
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answered by Anonymous
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You have a lot going on. You need to relax, and clear away any and all thoughts. You need your sleep. Take a nice shower. Make sure you bedroom is completely dark, and listen to some really soft music down real low. That does it for me. I even sleep on my back. I love it. I gets my sleep. Good Night.
2007-07-29 15:28:46
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answered by That one 7
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Am I missing something? You don't sleep because you avoid going to bed.
2007-07-29 15:26:48
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answered by Lisa A 7
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I'm having the same problem think a lot of it is being on here to late in the night. When I think of going to bed it feels like really boring just laying their so I don't go until I'm tired. I been forcing my self to go a little bit earlier each night.
2007-07-29 15:29:41
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answered by xoɟ ʍous 6
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You messed up your body clock.
Get Melatonin. get the one that is 1mg to 3mgs. (as low as possible.. you can always double pills if you need) It's natural and your body makes it anyway. It will 'jumpstart' and reset your natural body clock. (side effect: for me personally was that I woke up in the morning but had hard time opening my eyes. it was very odd.) You can get it OTC at your pharmacy right in front of the pharmacist or just ask for it. Then take it for several days until you are back on a normal (bedtime/morning) schedule.
Best of luck. And don't mess it up with Caffeine and stuff.. one thing at a time.
2007-07-29 15:46:33
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answered by Valeria 4
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I do the same. But I sleep eventually obvoiusly at like 4/5am. Well I know I do it coz it's summer and I know I don't need to go to college anymore. I don't like this sleep routine. Try waking up extra early and then staying up til late so you have no choice but to sleep coz you'll be exhausting.
I dunno if that's what you meant. Or if you avoid sleeping coz of nightmares or something?
2007-07-29 15:34:10
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answered by Anonymous
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