I have a problem of going to bed too late, what should I do?
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It sounds like the best solution would be to get your priorities in order.  Make a list of what is important, and why, and then number these things that you have to do in order of importance.  Say number 1 is getting 8 hours of sleep.  What you need to do is make 2. accomplish homework and everything else that HAS TO BE DONE that you don't want to do.  Then 3 is reward yourself with the tv, computer or whatever, but if you fall asleep doing those things, it isn't as bad as if you fall asleep doing your homework and have to rush to school tired.  \nWhat you really need is to learn how to monitor yourself, it is called self discipline, and you will find mastering that comes with it's own rewards (like a more balanced life).  You also need to learn how to delay gratification.  That is a very healthy thing to learn.  Instead of being on the computer now because you want to be on the computer more than you want to do something else, try "forcing" or "making" yourself do homework for one class.  Or clean up your room.  Or do something else you do not want to do.  For everything you don't want to do, you earn points, and get to do things you do want to do.  Reward yourself for being disciplined by enjoying the things you call distractions.  But set limits for yourself their too. One hour on the computer means you have to do one hour of homework again to go back online.  Stuff like that.  \nI think that you are a kid that has been thrown in to a whirlwind of too much information, too many choices, too much fun stuff to do and not enough hours in the day to enjoy all of it.  If you get caught up in this at a young age (I might be wrong, but I'm guessing you are maybe high school age) then you are in for a world of misery when you get older, because it only gets worse.  What you need to learn how to do is prioritize and schedule the things in your life, according to importance.  And you need to make yourself abide by your own rules - it is called "self-discipline" for a reason - you have to do it yourself and you would resent anyone else putting any kinds of restraints on your time.  \nAnother suggestion, try keeping a time log for a week and write down when you start and when you finish everything that you do, including sleeping, eating, and homework and TV.  You might find out that you have some time slots that are open to do things you enjoy more than what you actually are doing during those time slots.  \nListen kiddo, life is short, and I would hate for a sharp person like you to get lost in hedonism (which is the biggest temptation our culture promotes), and not get enough rest to be the excellent student and future great American that you have the potential to be (assuming you are American.)\nLay off the caffeine at night too, and determine a bed time whether you like it or not, make sure you are in bed dreaming about tomorrow is okay -- tomorrow is another day.  Determine a wake up time too and start living by that schedule.  And then after a week, look at your time log and see how you can better arrange and prioritize your life.  \nI know it seems like you have forever to get this solved, but the fact that you are tired shows that it is wearing on you.  You might want to even try sacrificing one of your distrations, every other day don't do either the computer or the tv or the video games, or whatever, just with the goal of making yourself a better person.  \nThis world is FULL of distractions, so the problem isn't your fault, it is the world's - societies' -- but it isn't going to get better it is only going to get worse.  So for you to make it in this crazy world you are going to have to focus on what is important to you spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, etc..  Only you can decide what is most important, and instead of entertaining your mind, I suggest you use the same distractions to challenge it.  \nRead about things in history or scie
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Drink a lot of water and remember to not eat 5 hours before you sleep. That helps a lot. Go to bed on a empty stomach.
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i try to get to bed between 10 and 11 but sometimes it just doesn't happen.
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I don't know what time zone you're in, but I would suggest possibly taking a nap for a couple of hours then going to bed at your regular bedtime tonight. That way you don't totally throw off your body clock tomorrow. You need to get some sleep though!
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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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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Go outside into the cool air, stretch and breathe for a couple minutes, then go back inside and slam a redbull.\n\nGood luck.\n\nAnd whatever you do, don't justify going to bed before finishing what you have to do or planning out how early you need to get up to get your stuff done.
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I have this happen to me too........My prob. is that I am too stressed about being late for work or that I might sleep through my alarm that I am taking that stress to sleep with me and I don't get good sleep I would suggest 1)makin sure that you get enough sleep at night .......2)take a relaxing bath before bed....   Or find some way to wind down and don't worry about what time you have to get up because >Your alarm Will go off when you need to wake up<     ..........also try praying, Works for Me , good luck <3<3<3
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The best advice I can give you is to talk to your doctor about the problems you are having in your sleep patterns. Not being able to sleep can be a sign of a more serious underlying problem, mental or physical. \n\nYour doctor will know best how to treat your problem. He / she may prescribe you some short-term sleep aid medications to get you back on track or send you for further testing / further treatment. \n\nLosing sleep is a serious problem so don't let it go untreated or unnoticed for too long. Your rest level effects your entire existence and your state of mind. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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There are several things that may affect your sleep problem.\n\nTry and relax before u go to bed, dont work-out excersice. take a shower, that helps to relax ur muscles. Avoid watching Television right before u sleep, try and avoid eating sweet. Also dont drink any ligquid right before u go to bed. Do u have a nice comfortable bed? if not get one. Sometimes a mattress pad works better than a new mattress.\nReading really helps me sleep faster. Try and take atleast an hour before u go to sleep to shower and unwind.
1118289
Usually around 11 or 12...what time do you go to bed? lol
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Go into a deep sleep. I think that works.
618607
I feel your pain.  I went to bed at 2 am every night one semester because I had too much homework, and then I had to get up at 5.  It sounds like you have a similar sleep clock to me.  I can't go to bed before 11 pm, ever.  One thing that does help is not sleeping until noon on Sunday.  Get up earlier, you will feel tired earlier, and then you will be able to sleep for Monday.  Take naps if you have to.  If you are sleeping 4 hours a night I don't suggest medication.
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I used to have the same thing about having the tv on low, Now i can only sleep if im holding (but not reading ) a book and the light's on. The wardrobe doors have to be closed because i have a problem with clothes-hangers! Also i cant have any clocks in the room , i can never find out the time else thats it ,no more sleep(so i dont know how much sleep ive lost ), I need the shutters down on the windows so i cant see the sun come up (again so i dont know the time )Bedroom door closed. And finally a pint glass of coke on the night stand. Apart from that not much really
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get lots of sleep, like at least 8-10 hours
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Realize that sleeping is not something that you have to try to achieve, its something natural that should occur on its own.\nTrying to go to sleep will only keep you more awake, just lay back, don't think too much and let sleep take over you.\n\nHere's some tips to help you ....\n- Ensure you do not eat anything at-least 2 to 3 hours before bed.\n- If you drink too much coffee or high energy caffine drinks during the day, reduce or try to eliminate them completely. Avoid coffee in the evenings, a cup of tea is better.\n- A cup of hot milk (unsweetened) before bed, should help.\n- A good shower before bed works just as fine.\n- Make sure your bed is comfortable, and the temperature in your room is set to a comfortable setting to your body.\n- If there are any external noises distracting you from sleeping, do something about it to ensure its quiet and peaceful.\n- When laying on your bed. Focus on your breathing. If you find your mind drifting to thoughts, slowly bring your attention back to your breathing.\n- Before bedtime, DO NOT engage yourself in an activity that may get you excited, such as reading a book or watching an engaging TV show, this will only make u more alert. However if it relaxes you, then its fine.\n\nHope these tips help.
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Its past sleeping time, go to bed