What are some tips for falling asleep?

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What are some tips for falling asleep?

by Corinne [Ninja]™ Posted December 27, 2008 17:37:23

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I didn't sleep much last night, and have a problem with falling asleep. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on falling asleep. And please don't say take sleeping pills, those don't help.

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+2 raves jast December 29, 2008 05:28:38

Answered: I do this...
when I have trouble sleeping, I read a book (as much as I love to read I can't seem to stay awake when I do it).
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Party Boy [A7X Bat] July 16, 2009 23:09:22

Answered: I really have no idea, but wanted to answer your poll anyways.
if i can't sleep, i usually stay like that until i pass out a 5 in the morning XD
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Jasper1006 January 22, 2009 00:32:10

Answered: I do this...
Alright I have a multitude of things I do because I'm fourteen an insomniac and a really creative person. First thing I'll try is listening to three or four songs on repeat. If that doesn't work, I go get a cookie and a warm glass of milk. Keep the songs on they really are soothing. And if that doesn't work I try telling myself stories in my head. Like I'll make something up and develope a plot line in my head and that'll usually relax me enough to get to sleep. If all else fails I have my mom hit my pressure point... JK don't do that it hurts.
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inomi03 January 03, 2009 05:58:34

Answered: I do this...
Watch the history channel.
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Nini January 01, 2009 17:12:27

Answered: I do this...
I fall asleep by closing my eyes and don't opening them for the rest of the night and all of a sodden I end up falling asleep!!!!!It works
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Gun665 December 31, 2008 18:58:38

Answered: I would suggest...
I have a glass of wine, my wife sometimes takes a Benadryl (doctor suggested this...weird).

Then of course, there's always the have lots of "whoopee" and then you'll fall right to sleep.
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Docstrich December 30, 2008 01:50:32

Answered: I really have no idea, but wanted to answer your poll anyways.
I have trouble falling asleep too but not staying asleep. I am going to try Ambien as Advil PM just isn't strong enough. Reading sometimes helps. Ambien is supposed to be great for people having trouble with Onset OF Sleep. I will let you know how it works.
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Corinne... to Docstrich December 31, 2008 18:06:49

Oh, cool. Thanks! I hope you do get some sleep.
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jast December 29, 2008 05:28:38

Answered: I do this...
when I have trouble sleeping, I read a book (as much as I love to read I can't seem to stay awake when I do it).
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Toi December 28, 2008 05:24:39

Answered: I would suggest...
The first step is:
leave the tv on just for a little while but turn it down.
don't put alot of cover on you or blankets
listen to soothing music
take a nice warm bath
this is all i know if this helps then good :)
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Crispy December 28, 2008 03:24:36

Answered: I do this...
I convince myself that I am unable to sleep. I look at the clock periodically, and figure out how long and when I last glanced at the clock. Then I think about what it would be like to be sleepy in the morning due to lack of sleep. I start to plan my sleep deprived day ahead and
mentally make a list of all the things I could accomplish for the sleepy day ahead of me.
I try to keep a positive attitude in my sleepless state and perhaps read book, say a little prayer, get out of bed and get some water to drink. Sometimes I go down and make a hot cup of cocoa and put a shot of Gin or Whiskey in it. Many times this method of self medication helps me to sleep.Tylenol PM or Benadryl 50 mg also can put me to sleep without fail. Sometimes I get on the internet and stare at online clothes catalogs until my eyes blur shut.
So I have spent many nights awake and have endless suggestions....the best is to exercise during the day and sleep well at night. Otherwise the best and quickest method in Hot cocoa and Gin, my favorite. :-)
Corinne... to Crispy December 28, 2008 05:41:31

So I have your permission to spike my hot cocoa and tea?
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Maddie December 28, 2008 02:46:02

Answered: I do this...
Whenever I have trouble sleeping, I usually go into my room with some hot cocoa and watch like a funny tv show and then, if that doesn't work, I read for a little bit to calm myself, and my cat sleeps in my bed, so I pet him and stuff and his purring calms me too and then usually I get to sleep!
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meKrystle December 28, 2008 00:39:37

Answered: I do this...
I have trouble falling asleep as well. Firstly, I would recommend cutting out caffeine. That has worked wonders for me since I stopped drinking soda and switched to only water. My sleep pattern has improved greatly.

Second, you need to focus on your breathing. Take deep breaths and try to slow down your breathing little by little. Try to think of a white room, or like a blank photo...I do that to calm my thoughts down. I imagine myself sitting in the middle of a white room relaxing.

Also, try not to get frustrated. The more you think about how you're not falling asleep, the more you start to stress over it which will make it harder to go to sleep.
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Corinne... to meKrystle December 28, 2008 05:43:06

Thanks. That is very helpful and I am gonna try to do some of it. I usually cut off my caffeine after about 7 pm, which is pretty easy since I drink coffee mostly and usually as a morning thing.
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meKrystle to Corinne... December 28, 2008 05:47:20

Well, that's pretty good. Good luck! I hope you get some sleep!
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Corinne... to meKrystle December 28, 2008 06:10:48

Thanks. I am waiting to crash tonight. I figure with how little sleep I got last night I should pass out eventually. lol.
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rickie December 27, 2008 23:30:02

Answered: I do this...
seriously great sex or masturbation
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Corinne... to rickie December 28, 2008 05:43:40

lmao. Any ideas for when those aren't an option?
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rickie to Corinne... December 28, 2008 07:30:51

masturbation is always an option...lol
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Corinne... to rickie December 28, 2008 07:41:02

not with no privacy.
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rickie to Corinne... December 29, 2008 13:14:43

dpends who is with you
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AlcoholicTaytay December 27, 2008 22:56:17

Answered: I do this...
moderated...
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Ally December 27, 2008 22:54:16

Answered: I do this...
Find a comfortable position, pillows, a cold room, solid yet soft mattress and just lie down, close your eyes, think of good times or any memory, you'll fall asleep without knowing it. I do it all the time, and when I wake up in the morning, I'd go, "Oh. I fell asleep."
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runningintriangles December 27, 2008 21:45:00

Answered: I really have no idea, but wanted to answer your poll anyways.
Sorry, can't help you: chronic insomniac over here.
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Corinne... to running... December 28, 2008 05:44:23

I fear that is where I am heading...lol
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Glory December 27, 2008 20:38:04

Answered: I would suggest...
getting up early..... lol
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Saintsfan - Right Wing Extr... December 27, 2008 20:06:59

Answered: I do this...
maybe a couple of shots of rum...
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Alien Ramone December 27, 2008 19:47:40

Answered: I do this...
I usually don't have a problem getting to sleep, but when I do, I just put on a CD that I like. I almost always fall asleep before the end of the CD. Try it before you decide that it doesn't work. If you make it to the end of the CD, it obviously doesn't work for you. For me it doesn't need to be soothing music, since I like punk rock.
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Corinne... to Alien R... December 27, 2008 19:52:33

yeah, I tried that. I made it through about 3 or 4 cds on my mp3 player...
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tigersplay December 27, 2008 19:19:34

Answered: I would suggest...
weed and a teddy bear to snuggle with!! lol
Corinne... to tigersplay December 27, 2008 19:30:56

maybe if I wasn't an asthmatic...
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tigersplay to Corinne... December 27, 2008 19:37:00 (edited)

what your afraid youll suffocate on the bear?? lol
Corinne... to tigersplay December 27, 2008 19:40:06

lmao. maybe. Or I might throw the bear across the room.
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tigersplay to Corinne... December 27, 2008 19:44:21

in all seriousness...hot chocolate..made with warm milk helps..and my room has to be completely dark
Corinne... to tigersplay December 27, 2008 19:53:00

yeah. I will have to try that tonight.
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tigersplay to Corinne... December 27, 2008 19:57:40

good luck..trust me most nights im up till 2 or 3am its like my brain wont shut down..tried sleeping pills too..not so good.. took forever to fall asleep and always felt groogy the next day I feel your pain!
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Corinne... to tigersplay December 27, 2008 20:01:04

yeah, I will only take the pills if I can afford to be groggy the next day. lol
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tigersplay to Corinne... December 27, 2008 20:04:34

one more thing... sex with someone or by yourself...just tryin to help!! lol
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Corinne... to tigersplay December 27, 2008 20:08:08

lmao. that might help.
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Pip December 27, 2008 17:44:37 (edited)

Answered: I do this...
First you close you eyes..... Well, I read just before going to bed.