Remedies for insomnia?

stress (cause)

try drinking milk, watching with your tv on, works for me..

I’d suggest some hot sake (rice wine)

get someone to hold your eyes shut while your lying in bed…

I have had trouble sleeping off and on through out the years, and stress is not an issue for me at all.

Some things I have noticed over the years: My room needs to be extremely dark, to be able to get to sleep. My room needs to be very quiet in order to get to sleep, once I am asleep it doesn’t matter the noise level.

The slightest little noise or light, and I am done, I really find it impossible to sleep in a city, they never get dark and the cars and sirens never shut up, I sleep best in the country, and I don’t just barely at the edge of the suburbs, but I mean in the sticks. My folks live in a rural area and I always sleep great when visiting them, there simply isn’t any noise in my bedroom.

This one is weird or counter intuitive, but I find going for a half hour to 45 minute walk about an hour before I go to bed helps. It seems to calm me down and make me a little more tired.

My girlfriend would kill me for this, but I find it hard to get to sleep with her, as she is sort of a distraction (no I don’t that way) sometimes one or the other of us has something to talk about while laying there, and it makes it difficult for my brain to get in sleep mode.

I also have to be on my side to sleep, some people seem to just have a “sleep-position” that lets there brain know to sleep.

One beer or glass of wine an hour or two before bed helps me as well.

-I know a lot of these things won’t work for you, (religion/circulation), but maybe it will give you some things to think about, by hearing what works for somebody else. Whatever the case good luck, nobody likes taking pills.

Well, I do have a regular bedtime and I get up generally early (not one to sleep in). I always sleep on my back, because I have poor circulation, and any other position makes my body go numb. Warm milk, unfortunately, makes me quite ill, and herbals never did work.

I would try the idea of Sake, but it’s against my religion to drink, lol.

There are a few things here I haven’t tried, so I might give those a go…thanks everyone!

im bipolar, and I have HUGE issues with sleep. always have. even when I was little. the best thing I did for myself, along with a sleep aid was to eat at around the same time every day, go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day. weird I know but it sets your body in a rhythm. trust me, it helps. I know its hard…but its really good for your body, it likes having a schedule. also, try getting exercise. it helps with the quality of sleep. I cant remember the name of the sleep aid I take…ill get back to you on that one. but it works. and you dont wake up exhausted or groggy.

Hmm here’s more:

• Take a Warm Bath
• Get a Massage
• Listen to Music
• Drink Warm Milk
• Drink Herb Tea
• Sleep on Your Back
• Don’t Sleep In
• Get Up Earlier in the Morning
• Avoid Naps
• Avoid Illuminated Bedroom Clocks
• Don’t Watch TV or Read Before Going to Bed
• Sex—Alone or with Others

http://www.well.com/~mick/insomnia/

All great ideas

I’ve changed my bed numerous times, and even bought a new mattress I always do exercise in the morning only Since meditation is part of my daily routine, it does relax me, but not enough to put me to sleep I’m not on shift work (my job ends at 7:30pm latest) I’ve set up my routine, and follow it to a ‘t’ Can’t stand the thought of homotherapy or acupuncture, since I don’t like being touched (weird phobia,lol)

I’ve pretty much tried all that, but I haven’t really thought about my vitamin or mineral levels…I always figured since I eat pretty well balanced, it wasn’t an issue. I should probably look into it!

And one inportant thing to consider - I’m possibly the least stressed person you will ever know…not a care in the world, lol!

Have you tried changing beds? I am just reading about it now and apparently your bed can be causing this issue, also eating too late at night. Being on shift-work can also be an effect to your problem.

“A number of relaxation techniques such as meditation, visualisation, autogenic training and gentle exercises such as yoga can be tried to help decrease stress and thus decrease the build up of these stress hormones. Physical exercise raises your core body temperature and increases your adrenaline levels. Exercise should take place in the afternoon or early evening since hormone levels lowers after five or six hours, thus promoting a deep sleep. Exercises right before you go to bed will prevent you from sleeping soundly. “

“Calcium, magnesium and zinc as well as vitamins B6, B3 and C supplements can help calm the nervous system and so help treat insomnia. “

“The actual set-up of your room may also effect your sleeping habits. Avoid bright colors and different patterns in the room and radios and alarm clocks should be kept at least three feet away. Soft calming pastel colours are the best and there should not be a drastic difference in the patterns of your bedspread, curtains and carpets. Place your bed near a wall and it is best if you can see your bedroom door (directly or through a mirror). Your room should also be tidy before going to sleep. Use dim lighting (or candles), have adequate ventilation and the room should be at a comfortable temperature. The most important aspect of your room, regarding a good nights sleep is your bed. A good-quality mattress and pillow are essential. It is recommended to replace your bed every ten years.

Establishing a routine before bedtime is a good way to program your mind ‘that it is time to sleep’. Several ways to’ let go’ and relax before bed is not going to sleep right after work or watching TV in bed. Getting a massage with calming essential oils will increase the effect, taking a warm bath, having sex, drinking a warm cup of herbal tea or taking a herbal supplement. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day and try reading or listen to soft music before going to bed. Finally, try burning camomile or frankincense in an oil burner for about an hour before bed.

Homotherapy and acupuncture, which promotes the release of more endorphin (the body natural mood-lifting hormones) and balances your energy levels, may also help treat insomnia. “

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