How can i fall asleep tonight?? ANSWER NOW PLEASE!?

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last 2 days, i've only gotten about 12hrs of sleep total. needless to say, i'm exsausted. how can i sleep?

don't sugest medication!

Answer 1

I got this from the internet.

Top 10 Foods for a Good Night's Sleep
Posted Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 6:32 pm PST
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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.

What if none of these foods help you get your zzz's? Check out your sleep habits with this quick RealAge test to find out what?s keeping you up at night. http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AlsqTFW627k4WrUZzRv1qVdjY.Y5/SIG=11omkbe9h/**http://www.realage.com/health_guides/RLS/intro.aspx

For an extra treat, here's the ultimate sleep-inducing snack...

Lullaby Muffins
Makes 12 low-fat muffins
Between the bananas, the whole wheat, and the honeyed touch of sweetness, these muffins are practically an edible lullaby.
· 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1 tablespoon baking powder
· 2 large, very ripe bananas
· 1/3 cup applesauce
· 1/4 cup honey
· 1/2 cup milk or soymilk

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine the flour (make sure it's whole-wheat pastry flour or you'll produce golf balls, not muffins), salt, and baking powder. In a blender, puree the bananas; add the applesauce, honey, and milk. Blend well. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups, pour in batter, and bake 30 minutes or until tops are lightly brown and slightly springy.

Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 119 calories; 1g fat; 2.5g protein; 27g carbohydrates; 10g sugars; 133mg sodium; 3g fiber; 35mg magnesium


Hope it helps!!

Answer 2

Gosh, I've been there so many times. Especially during the summer when you have more free time you end up with a weird sleeping schedule. You should take a tylenol PM (or something similar) or an antihistamine as long as you don't have any known medicine allergies. They will help, but then you need to create an environment condusive to sleeping. You should clear your bed of any stuff and cover any lights that shine in your dark room. Get ready for bed and close your eyes, try to sleep. If you reach a point where you feel like you can't possibly sleep, try reading a book for awhile (preferably something a little boring) or put on a movie or some music with the volume turned far down. The white noise can help lull you to sleep. No matter what, tomorrow is going to be tough but wake yourself up at a certain time and get out of bed and always moving. If you give yourself the chance to nap you will end up perpetuating the problem.

Answer 3

12 hours in 2 days is pretty good , I was getting maybe 2 hours a night for weeks on end and was going out of my mind with exhaustion. I work out allot, thought that should knock me out, but no. I tried everything and realized it was panic attacks. So after years of not sleeping, I'm medicated and sleeping like a baby. Have you ever heard of melatonin? It was suggested by my pharmacist, it's natural and may help. If you're not sleeping, don't wait too long to get help, sleep loss affects all aspects of normal life. Good luck!

Answer 4

our body temperature varies by about 2 degrees throughout the day. when our body temperature drops to the lowest point, we naturally get tire. there are also other factors like how much light you are getting during the day. sunlight inhibits the melatonin (sleep hormone) from producing during the day. you need to get enough sunlight during the day to get the sleep rhythm going.

if you want to take a shower, take one 1 hour before you are ready to go to sleep. hot shower will increase your body temperature and acutally make you feel refresh.

open your windows. cool temperature will help you sleep too.

and if you can't fall asleep, get up. don't roll around in bed. do something until you are tire and then try to go to sleep again.

Answer 5

maybe u have imsomnia...u could go to the doctor but all he would do is prescribe medication..I would suggest taking nice baths for a while and just clearing ur head of any past things that u don't feel comfortable viewing

Answer 6

Go to bed , then remember the best thing that u love in ur life ,u will fall asleep and will dream .

Answer 7

Stay up untill you can't keep your eyes open. Do your routine next day and do not go to bed early. Your body will then regulate it's self. If not seek counselling.

Answer 8

i used to have that problem
i went to bed at 10:00pm and only got to sleep at 3:00am.
what i did was took a hot bath in the tub. that didnt work.

i watched tv until i slept it worked for me so it might work for you

Answer 9

If you have an I-pod, listen to it as you fall asleep. That's what gets me to sleep every night

Answer 10

long walk, resist the temptation to toss and turn, dont think too much