help me!!!!?

Question

i am in middle school and those of u who have been in middle school or are in middle school know this: i wake up too early! I wake up at 5:45 am! My bus comes at 6:20 am! But sometimes at night i cant get to sleep. u know the feeling? No mater how hard u try u cant sleep! I need help. becuz some nights i cant sleep. And, beluieve me, tht is not fun! Cuz then i have school so early.. plz do not give some retarted answer like 'become home schooled'. And i have been doing this since i was a sixth grader (aka. 1 yr ago). Thank you

Answer 1

I was in the same situation when I was in high school.
Here are 10 things you can try:
"1.Kick the Caffeine. It's not rocket science that caffeine keeps your body awake. It's a stimulant, which is why a lot of us use it to keep functioning throughout the day! In reality, it can stay in your body for up to 14 hours, so keep that in mind when you dive into your cup of coffee or can of Coke before hitting the sack. Try to take your last caffeinated drink at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.

2.Don't Drink Alcohol. At first, it might seem like an easy way for you to knock yourself out at night, but it actually causes disturbances in your sleep, therefore leading to a restless sleep which will leave you feeling tired the next morning.

3.Try to Relax! Stress is part of everyday life, but it can make you miserable and leave you up at night. Try to develop a "system" to break the connection between the day's stresses and bedtime. It can be as short as 10 minutes, or as long as an hour to disconnect from your day. Read a book, meditate, take a hot bath!

4.Exercise! Regular exercise is not only good for you physcially, but studies have shown that people that exercise on a regular basis sleep better at night. Don't exercise in the evening though if you have trouble sleeping, it can make you more alert so for those of us that can't sleep, it's best to do it in the morning.

5.Keep your bedroom quiet and dark. For a lot of people, even the slightest noises can keep them up at night. Use earplugs, dark windows and curtains, or even a fishtank for "relaxing" noise. Don't use the overhead light if you can help it, and keep the temperature at a comfortable level for you.

6.Eat right. Try not to go to bed when you're hungry. But, don't eat a heavy meal before bed either! Milk contains "tryptophan" which is a sleep-promoting substance. Other foods that you might want to snack on before bed would also be avocados, eggs, peaches, potatoes or bananas.

7.Don't smoke before bed! Even though that last "butt" of the night might make you more relaxed, nicotine has similar effects as caffeine. It will release a stimulant in your body, which will cause you to lie awake at night!

8.Don't Nap! If you have trouble sleeping at night, try not to nap during the day. If you do, keep it short! A brief power nap can be rejuvenating, but keep it to just 15 or 20 minutes.

9.Keep Fido off the bed. If your pet sleeps with you, this might cause some sleeping problems as well. If your pet moves around at night, it can disturb your sleep - not to mention if you have allergies, it won't help those either!

10.Don't Watch TV, Eat or Argue in bed. Try to get in the habit of keeping your bed for sleep only. It's not a place to watch tv, eat or argue with your spouse. All of these will make it difficult for you to fall asleep."
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/169369/top_10_ways_to_fall_asleep_faster_and.html

I think the most important thing is that you don't overstimulate your brain, don't read a suspense novel, don't watch a horror movie. Sometimes drinking Sleepytime tea helps (I think it's the camomheal that's in it). I have also heard that eating peanut butter an hour before you want to sleep is supposed to help you fall asleep.

I hope this helps! Good luck.

Answer 2

Are you really waking up that early ? its only half hour before your bus. You should be having breakfast and ensuring you stay hydrated through the day then at night you have a few options 1: Warm milk before bed, its meant to have a natural sedative effect. 2. i personally try to relax basically kind of meditate in bed before sleep, this is something i have found really beneficial as i can't sleep during the university semesters due to exam stress.

Good luck give the options a go

Answer 3

Yeah I have the same problem. My mom said it happens to a lot of teenagers where theyll just lay in bed and not fall asleep. What helps me is to drink some tea, warm milk or hot chocolate before bed. You can also just try doing something relaxing before bed like watching some boring reruns on tv or reading a book. I do word searches before bed and it helps me. Good luck!

Answer 4

are you goin to bed to early, maybe you are to awake befor you go to bed ... if your thinkin to much like i do alot, keep a diary or somethin just to jot down your thoughts ... sometimes reading a little bit helps. Im in 9th grade and i wake up at 5 and i have to leave at 6:50 so i no the feeling. Good Luck

Answer 5

have a warm cup of milk before you go to bed and read a book then you will probably fall to sleep

Answer 6

earlier advice is good i just want to add do a lots of physical exercise possibly swimming if u can it will make u tired and will be easy to sleep