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ok so ill feel really tired but as soon as i lay down i still feel tired but cant fall asleep any ideas please help ...i am tired.but cant sleep for past week now...could it be because i just broke up with my bf of 5 months before thanksgiving? or could it be a medical problem i would like to hear your opinions plz but also ideas on how to fall asleep. thanx in advance....best awnser will be chosen after a couple days i am not basing it on how it sounds im basing it on if it works...if it sounds good i will comment on it though thank you please help

Answer 1

Most likely, the reason you're not able to sleep is what you suspected- the recent break-up from your bf of 5 months.

The following are good tips. You don't need to buy a book. It works. My answer involves a lot of research and is quite effective.


Tips for a better pre-sleep ritual
Keep a regular schedule. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday, even on the weekends. Keeping a regular schedule will help your body expect sleep at the same time each day. Don’t oversleep to make up for a poor night’s sleep – doing that for even a couple of days can reset your body clock and make it hard for you to get to sleep at night.
Incorporate bedtime rituals. Listening to soft music, sipping a cup of herbal tea, etc., cues your body that it's time to slow down and begin to prepare for sleep.
Relax for a while before going to bed. Spending quiet time can make falling asleep easier. This may include meditation, relaxation and/or breathing exercises, or taking a warm bath. Try listening to recorded relaxation or guided imagery programs.
Don’t eat a large, heavy meal before bed. This can cause indigestion and interfere with your normal sleep cycle. Drinking too much fluid before bed can cause you to get up to urinate. Try to eat your dinner at least two hours before bedtime.
Bedtime snacks can help. An amino acid called tryptophan, found in milk, turkey, and peanuts, helps the brain produce serotonin, a chemical that helps you relax. Try drinking warm milk or eating a slice of toast with peanut butter or a bowl of cereal before bedtime. Plus, the warmth of the food may temporarily increase your body temperature and the subsequent drop may hasten sleep.
Jot down all of your concerns and worries. Anxiety excites the nervous system, so your brain sends messages to the adrenal glands, making you more alert. Write down your worries and possible solutions before you go to bed, so you don't need to ruminate in the middle of the night. A journal or "to do" list may be very helpful in letting you put away these concerns until the next day when you are fresh.
Go to sleep when you are sleepy. When you feel tired, go to bed.
Avoid "over-the-counter" sleep aids, and make sure that your prescribed medications do not cause insomnia. There is little evidence that supplements and other over-the-counter "sleep aids" are effective. In some cases, there are safety concerns. Antihistamine sleep aids, in particular, have a long duration of action and can cause daytime drowsiness. Always talk to your doctor or healthcare practitioner about your concerns!
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Tips for getting back to sleep
Try visualization. Focus all your attention on your toes or visualize walking down an endless stairwell. Thinking about repetitive or mindless things will help your brain to shut down and adjust to sleep.
Get out of bed if unable to sleep. Don’t lie in bed awake. Go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy. Worrying about falling asleep actually keeps many people awake.
Don't do anything stimulating. Don't read anything job-related or watch a stimulating TV program (commercials and news shows tend to be alerting). Don't expose yourself to bright light. The light gives cues to your brain that it is time to wake up.
Get up and eat some turkey. Turkey contains tryptophan, a major building block for making serotonin, a neurotransmitter, which sends messages between nerve cells and causes feelings of sleepiness. Note that L-tryptophan doesn't act on the brain unless you eat it on an empty stomach with no protein present, so keep some turkey in the refrigerator for 3am.
Consider changing your bedtime. If you are experiencing sleeplessness or insomnia consistently, think about going to bed later so that the time you spend in bed is spent sleeping. If you are only getting five hours of sleep at night, figure out what time you need to get up and subtract five hours (for example, if you want to get up at 6:00 am, go to bed at 1:00 am). This may seem counterproductive and, at first, you may be depriving yourself of some sleep, but it can help train your body to sleep consistently while in bed. When you are spending all of your time in bed sleeping, you can gradually sleep more, by adding 15 minutes at a time.

Five keys to optimal sleep


1) Rise and shine. Spending a few minutes in the early morning sun helps your biological clock align itself with the cycles of nature. Bright morning light stimulates the release of serotonin, the hormone of wakefulness, and helps the brain reduce levels of melatonin, the sleep hormone.



2) Have your evening meal early. Finish your evening meal by 6 or 6:30 p.m. so your body's digestive processes can be at rest when you go to bed. If you need to change your meal times earlier in the day to do this, then work backward accordingly.



3) Go to bed at 10 p.m. Your body was designed to sync with the cycles of nature -- including daylight and darkness -- with the optimal time for sleep falling between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. If you're in the habit of staying up much later than 10 p.m., begin getting up progressively earlier by a few minutes each morning, over several days. This will make it easier to go to bed earlier in the evening until you reach your target.



4) Reduce stimulants. If you find it difficult to get to sleep around 10 p.m., try cutting stimulants out of your diet -- particularly caffeine products like coffee, chocolate and black tea -- even in the morning. These take a long time to be eliminated from your body, and their effects can linger into the evening.



5) Quiet your mind. If your body is tired but your mind is active, try meditation or prayer. But don't make it hard work; use a simple and gentle form, such as repetition of a thought or phrase, or just focus on following your breath in and out. Relaxation music is another excellent way to soothe an anxious or active mind.
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Answer 2

It could be insomnia.Stress like a break up can bring it on.Believe me, Iv been there.
Taking some Melatonin before bed can help.Its totally natural,and can be found in most health stores.
Chamomile tea works for some people also.
I hope you find something that works.Good luck.

Answer 3

Make a casserole this night... positioned it within the refrigerator... bake within the morning for all to revel in.... spray Pam within the casserole dish reduce four-6 slices of bread into cubes and positioned within the dish disintegrate cooked bacon over the bread cubes sprinkle shredded cheese over that... Whisk in combination 6 eggs and a few milk.... and pour the blend over the whole thing within the pan Cover and refridgerate in a single day Bake at 350 for approximately half-hour within the morning Serve with toast and jelly

Answer 4

when you go to bed clear your mind completely and start to concentrate on your toes falling asleep and going numb, after ten minutes move to your feet thinking the same thing then onto your lower legs, knees, upper legs etc. I used to have sleeping problems and I was put onto this by a psychiatrist it worked for me now I just go to bed and go to sleep

Answer 5

dont eat right before bedtime. do not drink any stimulating beverages at least 1-2 hours before bedtime (coffee, tea, soda)--go to bed a little earlier. Listen to SOFT EASY music about 30 mins before bedtime; take a warm (not too hot) bath about 30 mins before bedtime. All of this will help relax you...and think pleasant thoughts--things you enjoy and like to do all day.

Answer 6

You're probably stressed out. I get the same way when finals roll around. I just clear my mind of the things that are stressing me out, and then I can fall asleep.

Concentrate on your breathing. When you do that, you can't think about your break-up or whatever is keeping you up. Inhale, count to three, exhale, count to three, inhale . . .

That's what works for me.

Answer 7

Maybe u have insomnia or something. I advise u to go see a doc. Taking sleeping pills (after ur docs permission) could help, but u might become dependent. Good nite, sleep tight. Think about me and maybe u'll sleep! Or maybe not!