help sleeping

[G-man422]

try to stay awake, and you'll fall assleep.

[knorwj]

go to wal-mart or where ever and in the vitamin aisle there is a supplement called Melatonin. Its a dietary supplement that helps to establish normal sleep patterns. The back of the bottle reads " Melatonin supports healthy sleep patterns. The body naturally releases melatonin in response to changes in light, with melatonin levels rising at night. It is in this way that melatonin helps promote healthy sleep patterns."

I was having a hard time sleeping after I left my job because my schedule was all screwed up. I started taking these 1 a night about 20-30 minutes before bed and it actually did help. Also its not a "drugged" feeling of sleepyness. It feels natural. Maybe because it is not as sure fire as a drug but hey if it works all the better if it doesn't oh well.


Another thing to try is to get in the habit of taking a calcium/magnesium/zinc vitamin tablet every morning. I've read that proper levels of calcium/magnesium/zinc can help sleep patterns. I found that when I take a regular dose of vitamins(centrum multi vitamin) and a C/M/Z pill I feel and sleep much better all around.





of course it could all just be in my head

[-Davo]

Originally Posted by TerminalVelocity

stress will keep you from sleeping.

Try sex....lots of sex with hot women.

hahaha

I can have a hard time getting to sleep if i'm stressed.

Tried classical music? Do you excersize? Do you eat/drink anything before you go to sleep? How long are you typically awake for? Do you get up early?

[kicker1_solo]

When I was a kid I was never able to fall asleep. I could lay in bed for hours and just not be able to sleep. But ever since I was about 19-20 and work a full 8-10 hours a day I'm usually in bed by 9:30 and asleep by 10.

My advice, don't get yourself hooked on pills or anything like that, keep yourself busy during the day and wear yourself out, after a couple weeks of that I'm sure you'll be able to sleep at night.

[imtheoneandonlyD]

tylenol pm works great...the first night. Then the second night it hardly works at all. I've taken it plenty of times as i usually have a hard time sleeping. I have to take breaks between days in order for it to actually work.

[G-man422]

A warm glass of milk b4 bed i hear works too.

[fredjacksonsan]

Originally Posted by highteknology

...does stress have anything to do with sleep patterns? i'm just wonderin, partially because there is a lot of stress in my life right now.

Yes. Working out just before bed also keeps you awake. Caffeine after about 3-4pm can also affect your sleep patterns. Sounds like you have several things that are making it tough to go to sleep. Try altering the things you can control and see how it goes before you fall for a drug company's advertising.

[highteknology]

yeah, i really don't intake that much caffeine. last night i went to the gym earlier, did more homework to help relieve the stress also. it was actually easier to fall asleep last night. fell asleep at like 12 instead of the regular 1:30 or 2. the more i think about it the worse of an idea sleeping pills sound. i'll just try and find more stuff to cram into my day to make me more and more tired.

[MNcarfan]

My advice, have a couple beers, watch some antique roadshow, and before you know it, it will be morning

[fredjacksonsan]

Originally Posted by MNcarfan

My advice, have a couple beers, watch some antique roadshow, and before you know it, it will be morning

Ha-ha, my wife loves that show....I can watch maybe once a week, if that.

Highteknology, no sense filling your schedule, just manage your time and allow some winding down time at the end of the day.

[xeroinfinity]

sleepr's are bad news!
They may help sleep, but its hell geting off them and then you are right back where you started with the no sleep thing again.

I hav always been a spazz, takes me 2hr sometimes to fall a sleep, though it gives me quiet time to think about stuff.... maybe all that thinkings not good for sleep..
I hear holding your breath will help JK!

[highteknology]

Originally Posted by xeroinfinity

I hear holding your breath will help JK!

that made me laugh

[MonsterBengt]

Best thing to do is be more active during daylight. Not necceserily exercising, just hang around people all day.. just more.. eagerly, or something. And taking a shower 30min before go to bed. Dont eat anything right before going to sleep though, gives ypu hella lot gas next day.

[highteknology]

yeah i noticed that about showers too. unfortunately my state is in a drought, who am i kidding, i live in the f'ing desert, there's no water here. because of this i try and conserve water. i think after this week i'll be doin better though, i'll be able to catch up on some needed sleep and just relax.

[ThatRoundHeadedKid]

or try getting a new bed...