StevieHawk

Hey,

My body and brain are both very exhausted and in real need of a proper sleep. I have been sleeping only 5-6 hours each night for the last few weeks. It's very unpleasent.

I'm not really good at the whole pill thing so I was hoping some of you guys could share some other methods on how to get a great nights sleep to re-energise my body and brain.

Also is there a secret off switch for the brain to stop into going into crazy overdrive?

Thanks!

Stevie H.

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Quang Van

Oh man, sleeping problems and me use to go together like peanut butter and jelly...

You should be getting at least 7-9 hours of sleep every night. There's so many health benefits.

I think the key is to wake up early. I wake up at 7am. Meaning in order to get 8 hours of sleep I gotta be in bed by 11pm.

The key for me is getting off the computer before bed time. I try to get off the comp at 9pm. At most by 10pm.

Also I try to stop working on the comp at 9pm.

That has helped me, it's weird when you can't go on the computer, and you are tired... you find your way to bed.

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Bart Loos

Hey Stevie,

What's happening that you don't sleep more then 5 hours?

Is it that you don't get sleep because your brain is going in over drive, or that you stay up too late?

To switch of the brain.. .. the easy way.. take a complete break for a couple of days or weeks of whateva you're doing..

Another thing that might help... go do some sports - something where ya have to focus your mind.. climbing, boxing, martial arts..

The hard way.. learn to set everything thats been occupying your brain aside when you go to sleep. Take a look at what this 'going in over drive' is accomplishing for you, and what it does help you avoid. This will help you define the real cause of the problem.

Does that makes sense?

Have fun

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Karate Kid

Hey Stevie,

I've had similar problem too and I've tried EVERYTHING to try to solve it.

It turns out, our bodies sleep the best when we hear or smell constant, rhythmic sound, smell, or touch.

For example, have you noticed how you tend to fall asleep easier when it's raining?

The constant, regular sound of raindrops is causing that.

So, with this in mind, get something that will play you a constant sound, let you smell a constant aroma, or make you feel a constant sensation.

Air purifier (sound and touch), and raindrops mp3 (sound) worked best for me.

PM me if you have any questions!

Shana_Adam

Working out during the day will help you sleep

cut out any caffeine

relaxing sound therapy music that slows down the brain frequencies to theta or delta level is great

My no1 tip is - buy an black eye mask the ones you find on airplanes and use that nightly -the pitch darkness will give your brain the signal to start winding down

often times when we re trying to sleep the things around us are distracting ie looking at the wall, getting annoyed by looking at the wall - brain cant shut off with thinking processes going on so the sleep mask my no1 tip

maxleadford

Stevie,

A safe pill that definitely helps: melatonin. This is the hormone your brain swims in that is essential in the process of sleep. It's produced naturally in the body as exposure to light is reduced - it's part of what gives us what's referred to as circadian rhythm.

However, with the advent of electricity we don't lose light at night, so melatonin production is greatly reduced. Sitting in front of the computer until just before bed? If so, you're jamming your eyeballs full of light - that means less melatonin production as well as consistent mental activity. (Same goes for television.)

And, as we age melatonin production declines anyway. One-two punch that keeps the lights on instead of turning them off!

Try getting a melatonin supplement (grocery store, health store, etc). Give yourself at least an hour (preferably two) away from the computer / tv / bright light prior to bed time. If you can, dim the lights an hour before going to bed. Take the melatonin 30 minutes before bedtime.

If you couple this with some mild & relaxed stretching and a little bit of deep breathing, you should start noticing a drastic change in the quality of your sleep.

And if you're okay with herbal supplements, you could try valerian, a natural muscle relaxer. (This with some melatonin & stretching puts me down pretty well even after a super stressful day.)

You could also try this. It's hilarious, but in my experience effective. It's got melatonin, valerian, and rose hips. Even though its got sugar, it made me pretty sleepy.

Hope you find your rest.

To growth and success (and sleep!),

Max Leadford

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ajcox22

great info guys i will be trying some of those, thanks again

John_Paduchak

Melatonin is fantastic. I use it to put my entire family and our adhd brains to sleep. I buy the 3mg capsules and take 1 or 2 about an hour before bed. If I'm really wound I have some chamomile tea and do some meditation.

I've found that valerian can make me hyper, where melatonin almost always works on everyone I've suggested it to.

Good luck getting some z's.

John

Launder

Do you have a comfortable bed? I don't indulge myself in many things, but I did indulge myself and always will when it comes to buying a bed, sheets and pillows, I also keep nice soothing smelling oils and potpourri in the bedroom as well as invested in a touch lamp which has 3 dimming options. Worked miracles!

StevieHawk

Some great tips guys! I will definitely try to take action on them tonight.

I do work out it definietly helps my body feel tired but not my brain. Last night I think I had maybe 5 hours of sleep again. That was my fault though I got invited to a pub quiz and didn't get to sleep till 3 and I thought to myself I am going to sleep well tonight. Within 5 hours I was awake again and could not get back to sleep. It's very frustrating.

For the last few weeks it's just I have had A LOT on my mind and it has messed up my sleeping pattern. I'm going to download some music and check holland and barrett see what they got in terms of Melatonin.

hahaha I did try the 'natural tranquiliser' method. I'm trying to be discreet But it did not work either.

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jamespatterson

Here's a list of things to do to sleep better:

*One rule of thumb is that if you can't get yourself to sleep within 30 minutes to then get up and do something until you're tired then lie down again.

*Go to bed at the same time everyday. Your body will grow accustom to this pattern and eventually NEED to sleep at that same time daily.

*Don't drink caffeine within 5 hours before going to sleep.

Hope this helps!

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rocketmail009

■ Strickt to a sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day—even on the weekends.

■ Exercise is great but not too late in the day. Avoid exercising closer than 5 or 6 hours before bedtime.

■ Avoid caffeine and nicotine. The stimulating effects of caffeine in coffee, colas, teas, and chocolate can take as long as 8 hours to wear off fully. Nicotine is also a stimulant.

■ Avoid alcoholic drinks before bed. A “nightcap”might help you get to sleep, but alcohol keeps you in the lighter stages of sleep. You also tend to wake up in the middle of the night when the sedating effects have worn off.

■ Avoid large meals and beverages late at night. A large meal can cause indigestion that interferes
with sleep. Drinking too many fluids at night can cause you to awaken frequently to urinate.

■ Avoid medicines that delay or disrupt your sleep, if possible. Some commonly prescribed heart, blood pressure, or asthma medications, as well as some over-the-counter and herbal remedies for coughs,colds, or allergies, can disrupt sleep patterns.

Don’t take naps after 3 p.m. Naps can boost your brain power, but late afternoon naps can make it
harder to fall asleep at night. Also, keep naps to under an hour.

■ Relax before bed. Take time to unwind. A relaxing activity, such as reading or listening to music, should be part of your bedtime ritual.

■ Take a hot bath before bed. The drop in body temperature after the bath may help you feel sleepy,
and the bath can help relax you.

■ Have a good sleeping environment. Get rid of anything that might distract you from sleep, such as
noises, bright lights, an uncomfortable bed, or a TV or computer in the bedroom. Also, keeping the
temperature in your bedroom on the cool side can help you sleep better.

■ Have the right sunlight exposure. Daylight is key to regulating daily sleep patterns. Try to get outside in natural sunlight for at least 30 minutes each day.

■ Don’t lie in bed awake. If you find yourself still awake after staying in bed for more than 20
minutes, get up and do some relaxing activity until you feel sleepy. The anxiety of not being able to
sleep can make it harder to fall asleep.
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http://health.mymedexpert.com/2008/06/01

igorhelpsyousucceed

Hey Stevie,

discipline your body to wake up at certain time
each morning no matter when you are going to sleep.

That way, even you don't sleep well, you still will be energized.

This can only be done by repetition. Untill then, Gewd Night!

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SandyDuPlessis

Try a teaspoon of cinnamon powder mixed with a cup of hot milk and 2 teaspoons of honey. The cinnamon apparently forms a natural "Valium" type substance when it mixes with the stomach acids. I have used it for years (even on toddlers).

Sandy

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