I am not tired at all but, I have to be up early.  Any cures besides drugs that will give me some sleep?  This is stress related.
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lay flat on your back\nconcentrate on each body part, starting at your toes\nimagine each part shutting down, going to sleep.\nReally concentrate on it...when you can't feel that body part anymore, move up to the next one.\n\nThis will keep you from thinking of other things that will keep you awake.
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I was told by a doctor that not getting to sleep was anxiety and waking up in the night was depression.  You will know if this is an issue within your life or a sleep disorder.  I think that counselling or something of that nature could help. \n I would also look at sleep hygene such as going to bed and waking up at the same time.  Just use your bedroom for sleep no tv or computer.  Keep a sleep journal there might be a pattern to your sleep and an activity(also look at what your eating, could there be something stimulating you there ie food intolerance, cola or drinks that has caffine, some times medication has caffine).  Try and eat earlier you are doing something energy intensive when your body is winding down.  Make sure your room is dark.  Have you tried those hynotherapy cds.  I have found them very helpful.\nI think if this is a long term issue for you then sometimes a doctor maybe be a port of call but do not let them put you on tablets if that is not what you want
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A bit old to be counting sheep. You could try to expand all your energy before the end of the day. Go for a jog or try to unwind before hitting the sack. I don't recommend alcohol or medication if possible. If nothing else works, you might wanna see a doctor.
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well, tension tamer tea works really well for me and you can get that at the grocery store however you said you tried teas...usually when i cant sleep there is something bothering me or on my mind.  maybe find a good friend to talk to and get everything off your chest.  \n\nexercise helps too beleive it or not.  you should not exercise right before bed but, if you get into a regular exercise routine that helps.  also, pick a time to go to bed and try to always go to bed around that time.  keep your room separate only for sleeping.  do not do any studying/working there.  hmmm...im not sure of more tips...if i think of anything else i will edit this later.
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Take the tv out of the bedroom. Lower the lights and make it a restful environment with nothing to busy your mind. Then if that alone doesn't work try Valerian Root or if you are over 25 try 1 mg. Melatonin.
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i cannot fall asleep ....but i am sleepy.
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Normally I'd say speak to a doctor. It sounds like delayed sleep phase syndrome and melatonin may be useful for it. Alternatively, you might want to look for a job whose hours suit you ie night shift.
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Yeah, I've just always had trouble sleeping, and seem to function a lot better at night.  It's not like I hate the sun, or anything, but when I'm not distracted by everything else going on, I feel a lot more relaxed and focused.  In fact, I should be doing my homework at the moment...oops.  Little too relaxed. :)
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Try painkillers, tylenol, advil etc. Also, try a thermacare patch over that region. Usually what i do, is take the painkiller then go to sleep, and when i wake up i feel better.
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There could be two different problems going on here. One could be that something is bothering you here and you need some peace of mind about it before you can truly totally relax. Have you tried maybe some aromatherapy before you go to bed or near your bed? Lavendar is excellent to promote a healthy, restful sleep. Also, before you go to bed, a few hours before, quit drinking anything with caffeine and sugar in it. Before bed, drink a glass of milk ( warm if you like it that way. The triptofan-phan? in it will really help you to relax and get to sleep easier_) and maybe take a warm bath or shower. I love crawling into bed after I dry off from a hot shower... yummy!!\n\nHave you ever thought about praying before you go to bed? I know, I know.. you're thinking I"m a zealot. But seriously, if you have something bothering you , you can ask for help. Ask for guidance in decision making, thank  ( diety of choice here) for all  the blessings you have in your life, forgiveness for any indescretions you may have committed... etc... This can really clear the mind for easier sleep.\n\nOk, the OTHER option I wanted to bring up is Sleep apnea. Its a sleep disorder that can easily be diagnosed. IF you have a problem with snoring, waking up alot and never feeling rested, you might have apnea. I do, and I used to have bizzaro dreams like you spoke of.  I got tested and I sleep with a little machine at night that helps me breathe now at night and I feel sooo much better!!  Just ask your boyfriend to watch your sleeep  patterns one night and to make notes. Look up the symptoms online. You never know, your problems might just be something this simple. \n\nWhatever it is, I really do hopeyou get some good sleep soon and cut back on those dreams!! \n\nsweet dreams....
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put a bowl by your bed rub some Vix on your chest and under your nose and take a nap then when you wake up drink some sprite or mabey even coke(not water it will not help! you need a fizzy drink) and go back to bed. if you are not tired watch some television but be sure you have a bowl by you. \n\nHope you feel better!\n\nChloe
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Do you consider herbal supplements drugs? If not, then try 5HTP or Melatonin. Take one tablet of either 30 minutes before you go to bed, and you'll sleep soundly through the night.\n\nYou can order them at a discount through Swanson Vitamins, linked below.
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3am? Where are you? I am in the UK and its 11.22.\nDo you have any melatonin? Take a couple of those.\nor have a warm shower and a hot milky drink.\nHope exam goes ok tomorrow.
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I know exactly how you feel. Here I am up at 2.24 a.m. and I have to be up by 6.45 a.m. I am going to try a hot relaxing short bath and a warm glass of milk with a little low fat chocolate. I think we should both log off our computer for a start if either one of us is going to go to sleep.  Ha! Ha! Hope it work for you, try to close your eyes and think of pleasant thoughts.
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There are some herbs that allegedly help, like kava kava and st john's wort.  Avoid caffeine for at least 8 hours prior to bedtime.  Maybe try reading a book before bedtime. That may help you focus on one thing instead of having your mind race from one thing to the next.  The only other natural remedy I can think of is maybe getting a lot of exercise and tiring yourself out during the day.  Otherwise, if you have to go the chemical route, Trazadone helps reset your Circadian rhythm.  Good luck!
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If u can take tea take a cup of tea when feel sleep.\nRub your ears it refresh ur brain.\nDo some warm up exercises.\nSmoke cigarate..
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Stay awake until your normal bedtime and this should help put you back on track.  Your body cannot store sleep like a battery.  If you need to sleep late on the weekend, then it is to make up for the sleep deficiency you built up during the week.  It this happens a lot then you might want to adjust your sleep habits so you get more sleep.  Believe it or not you can sleep too much which will make you tired, and yes you can get too tired to sleep well.  The only cure is to stay up until you fall asleep.\n\nWhen you have sleeping problems again try:  Warm Milk at bedtime (yes it works, and it is natural).  Take Melatoin, a neurotransmitter normally produced by the body.  It can be found in most supermarkets and drug stores at a reasonable price.  Develop good Sleep Hygiene; remove the TV from the bedroom, sleep in a dark place, only use your bedroom for sleeping so when you go to bed your body will know it is time to sleep.  If after 20 minutes you don’t fall asleep then get out of bed and do something quiet (read or watch TV) for 20 minutes.  Avoid caffeine after noon, and don’t eat an hour before going to bed (the stomach is still working so it won’t want to go to sleep).  If noises at night disturbs you then get a fan and run it all night, the fan will cover most noises, and your body will get used to the constant noise pretty quickly (make sure you don’t have it on rotate so it won’t disturb you by waving across you, if it gets too cold then point it away from you.\n\nIf the problem continues then you might want to talk with a doctor.  Trazodone is a good medication for this.  It is safe and reasonably priced.  It is an antidepressant, but not a very good one.  It has one major side effect, it makes you sleepy, and it can be used safely for years (after 5-6 years I started hearing a ringing in my ears, which is another side effect, so I stopped taking it, but after being off it for years I am taking it now with no problems.  Drugs like Ambien are meant to only be used for a short time (2 weeks or so), and recently we have heard of problems like sleep walking, sleep driving, or sleep eating (I took it for over 2 years with no problem though).  If these sleep problems continue then you might need a specialist and a sleep study.