Having problems sleeping!!!!!

[ENVY BANG-RUH]

Hey everybody,

Lately I have had major problems sleeping. I jump into bed around 11 or so thinkin i'll be out like a light a max half hour later, but thats not the case, i lay in bed awake till 4 in the morning. I dont wanna go to a doc cuz i dont have any insurance, and jus to see a doc w/o insurance can go anywhere between $50-80 bux for like 5 mins. Any suggestions on what i can do to get back in the rhytym of sleeping early, cuz passing out early sure hasn't helped.

 

[[Sher] Imran]

pull an all nighter or a super late night and resist the urge to take a nap through the day, by the time 10 or 11 rolls around you'll pass out. i have random nights where i stay up and it usually works for me

 

[Amanpaul]

are u exercising (maybe doing bhangra) in the last few hours of ur day? for some people it takes a longer time for their body temperature to cool down before the body can be ready for sleep, so try not exercising or running around after 8 if ur aim is 11.
also dont study or use ur laptop on ur bed, u have to trick ur mind into thinking that ur bed is associated with sleep only.

 

[Laddi]

We all have those nights, i usually:
-increase my daytime activities, i.e-go to the gym, if you tire yourself out, its easier to fall asleep at night.
-dont take any naps during the day.
-listen to slow songs on my ipod.
-drink warm dudh! lol...ok so i dont do this, but knocks my 'rents out every night! haha
G'Luck dude!

 

[KingGeorge]

Try drinking a cup of green tea a half hour or so before you hit the sac. After a normal day (assuming you wake up at a relatively normal time) it should increase the quality of your sleep and help you sleep like a baby. It also has many other health benefits so it's definitely worth a try.

 

[Dippy]

I actually did research sleep pattern disorders a few semestersago and one of the best ways to get back into your sleep cycle is actually telling yourself you need to sleep. It sounds dumb but you need to train your brain to understand it's time to shut down. If you lay in bed and after a while of thinking, you just tell your self "you need to go to sleep" that sends signals to the sleep center in your brain to kick in. I didn't believe it at first but I works for me. Maybe it will work for you.

And if you can't fall asleep after laying in bed for more than 30 minutes I've heard your supposed to get out of bed and do somthing (reading, yoga, homework, eating , or praying (that always puts me to sleep)

ohh and eating ice-cream when you can't sleep actually makes you go to sleep faster becauase it has trytophan in it which is a sleep aid food for thought!

 

[Meistro]

two shots of nyquil should do it.

 

[Vick]

two shots of nyquil should do it.

or some traditional bhangra... 100% satisfaction gaurenteed to work...

 

[Meistro]

hey envy, your employer doesn't offer health insurance?

 

[rajkaran]

Hey Envy,

I went to the doctor for a similar, but a little less severe, problem a few weeks ago...

Though a lot of the problem can be stressed related, the sleep problem can be alleviated through a few simple practices, which definitely don't hurt to try. I mentioned my problem to my doctor and he gave me some reading material of some stuff...here's what it says:

- For some, naps are usual and can help daily routine productivity...for some, however, they can be debilitating if they are after 3pm and last longer than 15-30 mins.

Try these behavioral techniques for 8-10 weeks...if w/o improvement, then perhaps you should see a physician

- Set up a sleep schedule and stick to it (aka go to bed around same time every night)
- Use your bedroom only for sleeping or sleep-related activities (aka don't do your taxes in bed ...avoid watching TV)
- Create a sleep-promoting environment (make sure it's not too hot/cold, stuffy, or too bright/noisy)
- Modify your eating, drinking, and smoking habits (avoid spicy foods at night, only have decaf'd bevs within 6 hrs of bedtime, and no alcohol after dinner. Don't smoke before bedtime- nicotine is a stimulant)
- Reduce fluid intake after 8pm (reduces need to wake up and pee at night...disturbing sleep)
- Have a light carb snack or glass of milk before bed if you like
- Have a wind-down period each night (For ~30 mins before bed, do something relaxing...read, meditate, etc)
- If you don't fall asleep withing 15-30 minutes, get up and engage in some quiet activity in a different room until you feel sleepy (tossing and turning only add to the anxiety of not being able to fall asleep)
-Exercise regularly (preferably between 12-6 pm)
- Avoid relying on sleep pills (many of today's meds can invoke abuse potential and even dependency...stuff that no one likes)




...but yeah, if you have any other questions, just PM me since I had a similar problem

 

[ENVY BANG-RUH]

Hey everyone, thanx for all the suggestions so far, i will keep i each and everyone of them in mind.

miestro-naw bruh i dont, im unemployed, thas probably a reason im stressing, which in turn could be keeping me awake. lol.

i'll try the milk suggestion tonite after i get home from class, and then try dippy's suggestion and read a book, if all fails, i will become addicted to nyquil and try to sleep that way. hahaha. thanx again everyone.

if there is anything else, please do keep them coming.

 

[PINDER KORDA SINGH]

Have like 3 or 4 shots of black straight you'll be fine

 

[rajpatel]

one of the best ways to get back into your sleep cycle is actually telling yourself you need to sleep.

Hey Envy,

I agree with Dippy. If you've got too much on your mind, you're not going to fall asleep. Once you tell yourself you have to go to sleep, you have to set aside all thoughts. If you're having problems doing that, like someone said before, start unwinding (reading, meditation, etc.) a good while before you sleep. If you can, so to speak, "clear your mind," you'll easily fall asleep

Hope this helps a bit
~Ravin

 

[COMTONDAJATT]

Masturbate. It works, I am serious.

 

[- Raja -]

Masturbate. It works, I am serious.

LOL

 

[Arjun Barua]

I jump into bed around 11 or so thinkin i'll be out like a light a max half hour later, but thats not the case, i lay in bed awake till 4 in the morning.

Can you describe a typical day for you? Just based off what you've already told us, it's hard to determine the reason for your inability to fall asleep, but here are just some general suggestions I have to offer:

• Develop a daily routine and stick to it--this means forcing yourself to wake up at the same time every day, regardless of when you fell asleep.
  
• If you can, avoid mentally and/or physically demanding activities within 3 hours of the time you want to sleep. This includes abstaining from TV and computer usage (yes, especially BTF) during this time.
  
• If you can, avoid using artificial light. Let the sun's cycle dictate your life. If you must use artificial lighting in the evening, try soft dim lighting (60W bulbs instead of 100W; no white fluorescent light). Again, this includes abstaining from TV and computer usage during this time. If you usually study in the evening, try to do this earlier (before sunset). If you're not doing any activity which needs good lighting in the evening (such as reading/writing), try candlelight. It's enough light to eat and walk around without bumping into stuff.
  
• Regular exercise is very helpful, as some people pointed out earlier.
  
• Basically, just model your daily routine after a farmer's. Get up early, eat a big breakfast, work hard while the sun is up, wind down as the sun sets, and try to be completely relaxed in the evening.

I hope things work out for you.

 

[Saleem]

I can't believe no one's suggested it, but make sure you don't have any caffeine after like 12 noon. Some people will be affected for 2 hours, some for 12. To be safe, cut caffeine (definitely any coffee or soda) out of your life for a few weeks and see if that helps.

Try meditation and meditate for half an hour before sleep. It will help you detach from the current day and get ready to rest.

 

[KingGeorge]

Have like 3 or 4 shots of black straight you'll be fine

green tea, black label... same shit; +1

 

[siddyp]

def do alot of wat ppl are sayin but to reiterate what dippy said, alot of it is in your head. what everyone said from studies is true. I used to have some issues fallin asleep and i could cite some of the reasons listed above. but right now, for i would assume alot of us, we do those things before we sleep and have no problem. Keep these ideas in mind (farmers day, caffeine, artificial light) but if you cant, then just let it go. the brain is more powerful than a computer. if a computer can shut down after doin taxes, so can we. just let whatever stress go, (do some yoga, relaxing activities,) clear your mind and just sleep.

 

[Meistro]

watch the movie insomnia