Sleeping??

Question

Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to get to sleep. Recently I have found that I can't get to sleep until very late and I have aaaawwwful bags under my eyes. I want to get to bed earlier..

Answer 1

As another poster suggested, stop caffeine or at least avoid after pm. Also, watch your chocolate intake.

You could try to set up a routine to start winding down 1 hour before you would like to get to sleep. Take a bubble bath and then try a cup of chamomile or any decaf tea you like. Then make sure the temperature in your bed room is comfortable for you. I have a couple of relaxation cd's which I put on when I go to bed. I have one with delta waves which helps with relaxation. I also have foam earplugs and a sleep mask. Normally the earplugs fall out while I am sleeping, so you don't have to worry about missing the alarm.

You could try this routine every night for at least a week and see if it works. You can also try reading something light while listening to a relaxation tape.

Do not try to pay bills or work on paperwork in bed. Try not to sit and fold laundry on the bed. If you haven't heard the saying, your bed should be for sleeping and sex only.

If you are still having trouble sleeping, call your doctor. Not getting enough rest or restorative rest can really be bad for your health in the long run, not to mention that we all need our beauty sleep!

Take care!

Answer 2

I have the same problem but my work schedule is all whacked out. Try to go to bed at the same time every night, and get up at the same time every morning. No caffeine several hours before you go to bed. Warm bath or shower will help to relax you. No TV and such in the bedroom.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Homeopathic Treatment for Sleeplessness / Insomnia, due to different reason and with different set of symptoms (No side effects or interaction with conventional drugs) :-


Sleeplessness during menopausal stage Senecio Aur 30X, 4 hourly

Cannot sleep in the early hours of night; utterly wide awake, mind active; sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea Cruda 30X 6, hourly

Cannot sleep after 3 A.M.; sleeplessness due to mental strain or sedentary habits; sleep dreamy and restless Nux Vomica 30X, at bed times for 7 days

Due to fear or panic; insomnia after shock or fright; restlessness and tossing in bed Aconite Nap 30X 4 hourly

Due to tiredness; either physical or mental; bed feels too hard; must keep moving in search of soft portion for relief in bed Arnica Montana 30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness after midnight from anxiety and restlessness; has to get up and walk Belladonna 30X, 4 hourly

Sleepy yet unable to sleep; child tosses, kicks clothes off, twitches; restless sleep with frightful dreams Arsenic Album 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness and restlessness; specially in first part of night; gets up and walks on the floor, as soon as the bed time comes patient is wide awake Chamomilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Sleeplessness due to old grief; after dreams of thieves or robbers Natrum Mur 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness due to sudden shock; disappointment Ignatia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Feels sleepy but cannot sleep; clocks striking at a distance keep him awake; bed feels hot; moves about in vain to find a cool spot in bed Pulsatilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Restlessness during early part of sleep; sound sleep when it is turns to rise; gets too hot in bed; throws off covers, gets chilly and puts them on again; puts arms above the head during sleep Opium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 4

read a book or put those eye covers on what you get on planes.

Answer 5

Don't drink any caffeine,(coffee, tea, coke, etc.)