When you can't sleep what do you do to help?
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When you can't sleep what do you do to help?
Well normally I just stay awake all night, then feel rubbish the next day. xD
I think having a nice relaxing, calming bath before bed helps, and also not looking at tv/computer screens directly before bed, as they keep your mind active.
I also find that getting too hot/cold doesnt help, so change the duvet accordingly. Sometimes even flipping my pillow over to the cool side works xD
i wiggle my toes in bed that sends me off, or put a really boring program on tele, or go sleep on the sofa, or when im in bed i close my eyes & think of a white room & think of nothing else
or if all else fails stay up
I tend to listen to music :)
HxHD and then 10 minutes later, I'm asleep.
I usually go get something to eat and then I can easily get to sleep. :)
Well I have trouble sleeping sometimes, and then someone makes me stay on msn because they want to talk, e.g orangeesh. Anyhow, try keeping occupied until you are tired. Then just lay back on your pillow and you will fall asleep soon enough. Like Martin said I usually flip my pillow over. Tends to work.
If I can't sleep, I read a book and eventually I feel relaxed enough to drop off.
haha, I do this :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bolt660
Same, I read :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Catzsy
I love reading! I don't have a good book to sink my teeth into at the moment though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catzsy
Looks like a trip to the library could be in order then. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by HotelUser
I've always read before I go to sleep, just winds you down after the day :) Currently reading Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck!
Yeah, I'd just chill for about 30mins - 45mins before bed with a new relaxing bath prior to that!
I usually read and/or listen to music
or just go on my laptop till I drop dead on top of it :P
if i cant sleep at first normally i just 'try harder' lols
if not then ill read for a bit :)
Don't eat within 2 hours before sleep, don't exercise, chill out, no caffeine, don't drink too much.
All should help you sleep better!
I tend not to do that stuff, anyway. It's the mind! I can't stop thinking about something long enough to sleep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smits
I beg to differ. If I go eat something and get a Milo or a drink like that (no caffeine) I'll doze off right to sleep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smits
Apparently hot milk helps you sleep. The warmth and the tryptophan released both make you relaxed :)
If I can't sleep I'll just stay in bed and think of random stuff.
Read, watch tv or listen to music always works for me. Also make sure your not too hot or it takes ages.
I listen to music or i have this sleepmaker application on my ipod that works for me - its basically just the sound of rain, but its been proven to help you sleep :)
Funny you should say this. I find it a lot easier to get to sleep when there is people talking in the background and you drift in and out of sleep. I also find it really relaxing when there is rain hitting the window and I'm all tucked up :PQuote:
Originally Posted by :Holliee,x
I'm actually trying to find somewhere where I can download sound clips of rain / people talking / wind / etc to put the on MP3. Will help when trying to get to sleep on flights.. :)
watch TV or text someone.
I read a few chapters of a book. It usually relaxes me enough until I get bored of it and start to feel tired.
I normally try to stay awake to go to sleep...
i know its confusing...
Remember trying to stay up all night watching tv when you were like 12 well thats what i do if i cant go to sleep i flick on the tv and get relaxed :P
Read a book/magazine or put a film on with the volume on low.