How do you fall to sleep when you cannot sleep?
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i never sleep...i can't sleep...\n\nseriously though, if i can't fall asleep on my own i do something tedious...i have a pocket yahtzee game by my bedside and basically, i play it until i get bored...VERY BORED.  then when i'm bored into utter submission, falling asleep isn't a problem.\n\ni also have an old economics textbook from college that i keep around for special occasions when i absolutely HAVE to fall asleep.  couple chapters of that and viola!, my head's down on the pages and i'm drooling in the bindings...problem solved.
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One way is to use the bed or chair that you sleep in only for sleep and absolutely nothing else.  After awhile the Pavlovian response will have you falling asleep as soon as you lay on that bed or recline the chair you have chosen.\n\nAnother method is to picture a dot somewhere on your body when you are ready to sleep.  Once you've chosen a spot, use the same spot thereafter.  Think of the dot on that spot and a restful sleep.  Do this every single time you wish to sleep.  Eventually as soon as you think of the dot you will fall asleep as you've conditioned yourself to do so.\n\nFor you naps, you can condition yourself to wakeup in 1 1/2 hours as well.  It's just repetition.\n\nSweet dreams!
1128561
Fresh air helps A LOT. If you can't get enough sleep and solve the problem that way, make sure you aren't in a closed in, stale space. Eat something like a piece of fruit or an energy bar. Drink something cold and non-alcoholic. Move around, stretch, take deep breaths.
912092
Start relaxing about an hour before you go to bed.  Have a warm bath with a few drops each of lavendar and chomomile eseenital oils added.  Then when you come out have a drink of hot milk (no tea or coffee!) with a little cinamon added.  When you go to bed, do not read or watch TV.. Get into bed and lay down.  Start with your toes and tighten and relax each muscle group right up to your face.  Then do a big sigh and you will be asleep before you know it.  It works wonders...;
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What I do when I am too stressed to fall asleep is: Fix some hot chamomile tea with honey and soak in a hot bubble bath with candles and relaxation/ocean music in the bathroom.  It is very relaxing.  Then, I usually play the relaxation music while I fall asleep.  Normally I don't listen to music when I sleep.  \nIt is good to set a pattern before going to bed each night.  For example, I know it is bedtime when I brush out my hair, wash my face, and brush my teeth.  My routine is simple.  Other people might have a certain drink, read a book, play a certain song, do a certain stretch routine, etc.  It is just the idea of doing a routine every night that creates a habit.  That habit will eventually sink into your subconcious and you will relate that habit to going to sleep.
29075
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..
593447
Lack of sleep affects your level of stress tremendously. I have had this problem off and on since Hurricane Katrina. The less I slept, the more stressed out I became. Stress can be the cause of not being able to sleep. They go hand in hand. Another problem that came about from lack of sleep is I became unable to eat much or drink fluids. This only made the problem worst. If you are having serious sleeping problems with stress too, you should go to your doctor and let him/her know what's going on. They will be able to help you. Don't wait because it only gets worse. This is a terrible thing to go through. Everybody else is sleeping and there you are awake and watching the hours go by. No matter what you do, you can't fall asleep. Please talk to your doctor about this problem. It can make you become physically ill. I became very depressed and dehydrated and my nerves were shot. Get some help for your sake.
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Try getting regular exercise everyday. People who exercise regularly tend to have less trouble falling and staying asleep. You should also try going to bed at the same time every night. That means no naps during the day, regardless of how little sleep you had the night before. It may take a few weeks, but it should eventually become a habit. I worked a 7a-7p shift for years and had a lot of trouble trying to fall asleep once my schedule changed. I took ambien for some time and had the same experience you're currently having. This was what worked for me, but it did take some getting used to.
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I work night shift (7pm-7am).  The most tiring time is between 03:00-05:00.  Then you are close to the start of the day.  You cannot sleep...once you sleep you will want to fall asleep.  Your body will adjust to the daylight and act as if you nothing has happened.  You will be tired the rest of the day and should get some sleep as soon as you can.  You will probably end up sleeping close to 12-14 hours to make up for lack of sleep.
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lay flat on the bed on your back.  bend your knees like you are doing sit ups.  Reach up to put your hands on your knees.  Dont hold onto your knees, just rest your hands on them.  hold this position for as long as you can.  do this a couple of times. should be easy because you are already in bed.  may help you get to sleep after you are tired.
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try drinking chamomile tea. it really relaxes you. i fall asleep late, too, but this tea really helps me to relax and feel sleepy.\n\nyou should make a doctor appointment and get their professional opinion very soon. gasping for air when you try to fall asleep is not a good sign. get help right away.
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Make sure your heat is turned down to around 68 and take a warm bath/shower. When your body temp drops it helps you sleep. Also, lavendar & chamomile are relaxing herbs. Try getting some essential oils or lavendar pillow/bed spray.
73109
The best way to get sleep and indeed sound sleep is by doing really tiresome physical work. It may be anything like jogging, cleaning, exercising. Do anything that will make you tired and you will look for someplace to rest. Then at this instance, you will sleep so well that you will ENJOY your good well sleep.
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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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nothing just go to sleep
208561
Develop a routine each night while preparing to go to sleep. Your body will adjust to this routine and try to go to bed about the same time each night. Watching tv, reading a good book, a warm bath and milk are some things that help. If this fails, talk with your doctor about it since there could be medical reasons that you can't fall asleep, like depression. Other than this, Tylenol PM is a good over the counter drug that really works. Good night and sweet dreams.
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first week go to sleep when you feel like it whether it is 12am or 3 am. then gradually go to sleep earlier that is 11 pm or 10.30 pm. While lying in bed, do not think of your problems or worries but think of a beautiful place you would like to go or you have been. This works for me.