How can i fall asleep when i want without and sleep type drugs?
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I wish I knew the answer cause I have the same problem.  Somethings that have worked in the past for me is....\n\n1. Write down your "to do" list for the next day an hour before you plan on going to bed.\n2. Don't drink caffeine after 6pm.\n3. write in a journal your thoughts for the day ( but make sure it is half hour before you go to bed.)\n\nI've tried all and they do help.  I still have problems once in a while.\n\ngood luck and sweet dreams :)
79008
just relax and dont think about any thing ,try to have some kind of activity so you can get tired and go to sleep
1096263
Yes,you have withdrawel symtons with some medications and they're medications to help you sleep until you get back on track.Seroquel works for me but it's not for everyone
780797
Get something to drink then sleep
966978
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!
1155426
get lots of sleep, like at least 8-10 hours
168517
Take a good book to bed and read till you are completely relaxed.\n\nAvoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening.
569683
Stay away from sleeping pills.  It's easy to get addicted, and some sleeping pills will cause depression and anxiety.  The cure is to make sure you're really tired by getting up early and exercising.  \n\nHere's the magic formula: get up at 6am, drink a 12 oz glass of water, do a 5-10 minute warm-up (run or bike).  Follow up with 30-50 minutes of weight lifting.  Every other day do 20 minutes of aerobic exercise instead of weights.  Take one or two days a week to rest.  You'll be sleeping soundly in no time.
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Over The Counter sleeping pills do the trick for me, as I too suffer from stress and can't sleep.  Walgreens sells a over the counter pill called "sleep aid" you take 2 and it works like a charm, just make sure you have about 8 or 9 hours to devote to sleep!!  Wal-Mart also sells a pill by the same name, give it a try!
50043
Try melatonin. It is a natural supplement and it helps you to relax and fall asleep. I work graveyards and have 3 kids, I can never stop thinking.. so it helps me, I take 3mg. You may want to start out on less.I also find a hot shower before bed helps too. Good luck
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There are many things to do without having to resort to taking sleeping pills since this could be habit forming.\n\n- Set a time and condition your mind to sleep at this specific time.\n- Read \n- Take a hot/cold shower before sleeping.\n- Maybe a little workout at the gym or performing an exercise routine 2 hours before actual sleeping time will work for you.\n- Do not think about other things things that could bother your. Anxieties, worries and other mental/ emotional activities can hamper your sleeping sched.
923104
stop doing drugs first of all. then medatate when you go to bed. When my wife complains about not being able sleep, I tell her to medatate till she either falls asleep or sees God.
387528
Sometimes you can literally be too tired to fall asleep - this is kind of dangerous as it makes people really cranky and a little crazy.  I had problems with noise and sleeping and I started sleeping with a fan on in my room on low.  The fan drowned out noise from other rooms and I could turn it up higher if the noise was loud - now I sleep through outside noise and can fall asleep easier, although I'm dependent on a fan to get to sleep.\n\nAlso - Valerian is a good herbal sleep aid.  Take one about an hour before you want to go to sleep.  If that doesn't help (do it regularly for a week), then take two an hour before you go to sleep.  Generally three of them will make a person groggy when they try to get up.
57658
Drink lots of water and avoid caffeine.\n\nDim the lights, don't play on the computer or watch TV.  Just turn on the radio to something relaxing and close your eyes.
723739
Fight fire with fire bud. I go out skating 'til I break. If you don't skate start, or just find some other intense physical activity that takes all your concetration. Use your body to keep your mind busy. It's like a vaccum cleaner for your mind. Just make sure you're to tired to stand by the end of the day and you'll slide off to sleep just fine.\nIf you're having trouble kicking dope at the same time I recommend benadryl. It'll keep your nose from running and takes a bit of the edge off without continuing the dependence that you're trying to break like the phamacutical salesmans dream methadone.
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Tips for Getting A Better Night Sleep\n\n1. Avoid Alcohol\n* Alcohol can cause restlessness during the night. Caffeine and nicotine have substances in them that will keep you awake.\n\n2. Avoid Smoking\n* Nicotine has substances in it that will keep you awake.\n\n3. Avoid Caffeine\n* Caffeine has substances in it that will keep you awake.\n\n4. Exercise regularly\n* But do not exercise near your bedtime.\n\n5. Avoid sleep interruptions\n* Don't sleep with the pet, close your door, minimize light and noise.\n\n6. Relax before bedtime\n* A warm bath or light snack\n\n7. Avoid liquids before bedtime\n* Limits having to use the bathroom at night.\n\n8. Avoid long naps during the day\n* Naps can disrupt your sleeping pattern.\n\n9. Avoid trying to sleep\n* the more you "try" to sleep, the more difficult it becomes.\n\n10. Get up at the same time each morning\n* Too much time in bed can lead to restless sleep.\n\n11. Use your bed for sleeping\n* Not for unrelated activities like reading or watching tv.\n\n12. Check your medications\n* Medications might increase your sleep difficulties.
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I had Insomnia about 10 years ago, after visiting a lot of Doctors and taking different medicines a friend took me to a Homeopath and she prescribed a Herb called PASSIFLORA INCARNATA in Q potency. I took it for three days 20 drop doses in some water every 6 hours ,never needed any aid to go to sleep after it. Wonderfully calming effect it had on me and its totally non addictive.Now whenever I am too uptight to go to sleep I take 20 drops in warm water and Zzzzzz :-) I go to peaceful sleep and wake up feeling fresh and pacified.\nBest of Luck