Help! I am unable to sleep.

visit_faraz · 06-13-2009, 12:49 PM

Hi,
I need something which could just zap me out.

I am just unable to relax and it takes me more than an hour just to get to sleep.
Maybe its because I keep working in front of the computer and my mind gets overexcited or overworked or whatever.

I need something which could just zap me out, maybe put me in a trance where I forget everything and just wake up the next morning refreshed.

Most of the times, my mind is so full of thoughts that I just dont know what to do.
and that's the reason I want to get zapped out for sometime.

I have used a few hypnosis cds and relaxation cds but most of the times, I was just awake the whole time and still no sleep , no relaxation

self hypnosis or guided meditations also dont seem to work for me.

Please help me out and recommend something, even if it is just a technique that works for you.

Waiting for your advice.

Regards,
Faraz

strategic · 06-13-2009, 02:02 PM

Make sure you do have some physical exercise to get your body tired every day.

Eat the foods that are conducive to better sleep.

Maintain a regular routine and stick to it.

When it is time for you to get some sleep:

Get away from the computer.

Take a soothing hot bath, or at least a hot shower.

Turn the lights down so that your mind starts to know its 'night time' so that you have no visual stimulation and your eyes can truly relax.

Drink a hot drink with soothing properties... no caffienes

Play very quiet and soothing music or hypnosis CD... NO visual stimulation.

Sit down and elevate your feet, or lay in your bed.

Close your eyes. Block out any thoughts that 'activate' your thinking. When you sense a thought or image coming in to your consciousness, WIPE IT AWAY, like an eraser on a blackboard, and make your mind's eye only see blackness.

If you absolutely can not wipe away your thoughts and keep your mind blank, light a candle and stare at the flame in the candle, and concentrate on the beauty and movement of the flame, and let it hypnotize you into a relaxed state.

When you become 'bored' enough your mind will work with your body to send you to sleep, because nothing has stimulated you to wake up again.

Go to bed. If you still can't sleep, you will find it surprisingly effective to threaten yourself with a job you do not want to do. Tell yourself " I will be fast asleep within 15 minutes or I will get up and.... (clean the fridge, wash the floors, whatever chores you DO NOT want to do in the middle of the night).."

As long as you don't 'reward' yourself for staying awake, by going to do things that you ENJOY... your mind will soon become bored and decide that sleeping is better than tossing in bed.

I use all these to overcome my own insomnia, and there are a ton more natural home remedies here: All about Natural Sleep Aid Tips, Remedies & Recipes for better sleeping

*YAWN* It's time for my own bedtime .... sleep well!

Mark Brian · 06-13-2009, 02:33 PM

I have the same problem and its getting in the way of work/business. It's very difficult to sleep when your mind is full of thoughts and you can't control it. I've tried sleeping pills but it doesn't work that much and I'm afraid of overdosing myself so I quit it. The only thing that worked for me all the time was alcohol. Every time I drink beer it's 100% guaranteed I will fall asleep no matter what. Try that.

marmo · 06-13-2009, 03:56 PM

id suggest buying a fish tank for your bedroom with a very low dim light in it . It is proven fact watching fish swim around randomly lowers the heart rate ! This makes it easier to go to sleep , also it has the habit of emptying the mind if you just watch them swim around. Agree with above poster on a hot shower.

Limit your sugar and caffeine intake 4 hours before bedtime as well as these also make people stay awake.

awesometbn · 06-14-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visit_faraz

Please help me out and recommend something, even if it is just a technique that works for you.

Waiting for your advice.

Hello Faraz,

My recommendation would be to take up golf. A few years ago when I was at my most stressed out point because of my job, a friend invited me to the driving range and then to a weekend of 18 holes. It was my first time to learn about golf, and he let me borrow some old clubs he had from years ago at K-Mart. Anyway, I wanted to tell you that for me, golf was the perfect solution to forget about stress and forget about all of your other troubles, job related or not.

When I was out there on the golf course, all I could think of was hitting the ball, and making it to the putting green. From horizon to horizon all you could see was lush greens and trees. It was relaxing even though I was working hard during the game. I didn't think about my job; in fact I didn't think about anything else except for that tiny golf ball. It was a great experience.

Afterwards I was able to handle my job in a better state of mind, and the stress had melted away. I have since purchased my own customized set of clubs, and take every chance I can to improve my game by reading books, going to the driving range, and meeting new friends who also want to play 9 or 18 holes. I highly recommend that you get involved in something new, something that requires your total involvement, and gives you back many rewarding benefits.

It doesn't have to be golf. For you the answer might be swimming, or bowling, or hiking, or jogging. The point is that you try something new to engage your brain and forget about the current stressful situation you find yourself in. Good luck. We are very interested to hear what happens.

CurtisN · 06-14-2009, 03:27 PM

Hey Faraz,

I learned a relaxation method back in high school (two years ago...how time flies!): start listening to some music, preferably classical, but if that's not your cup of tea, then just pick something that's relatively soothing to you.

Close your eyes.
Do not do anything except listen to the music.
Do not think about anything except the music.

I find this to be an excellent way to purge the thoughts from my head.

Good luck,
Curtis

Adrian Cooper · 06-14-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visit_faraz

Hi,
I need something which could just zap me out.

I am just unable to relax and it takes me more than an hour just to get to sleep.
Maybe its because I keep working in front of the computer and my mind gets overexcited or overworked or whatever.

I need something which could just zap me out, maybe put me in a trance where I forget everything and just wake up the next morning refreshed.

Most of the times, my mind is so full of thoughts that I just dont know what to do.
and that's the reason I want to get zapped out for sometime.

I have used a few hypnosis cds and relaxation cds but most of the times, I was just awake the whole time and still no sleep , no relaxation

self hypnosis or guided meditations also dont seem to work for me.

Please help me out and recommend something, even if it is just a technique that works for you.

Waiting for your advice.

Regards,
Faraz

Make sure your diet contains foods with plenty of L-Tryptophan. This is an amino acid and brain neurotransmitter not made in the body and therefore needs to be consumed as part of the diet.

L-Tryptophan metabolises to 5-Hydroxy Tryptophan and then Serotonin and Melatonin. It is Melatonin that reglates sleep cycles and Serotonin waking cycles. Serotonin metabolises to Melatonin for sleep.

You could purchase the dietary supplement 5-HTP which is made from a plant that grows in Africa, and which metabolises to Serotonin then Melatonin.

Make sure you take it in the morning otherwise the Serotonin will keep you awake - it metabolises to Melatonin in the dark.

You can also buy Melatonin which is very effective.

Also relax for 30 minutes before you go to bed.

Fox30 · 06-14-2009, 04:34 PM

Ok...This is the easiest most effective thing you can do. Write everything down that you have in mind on a piece of paper before you go to sleep. Ideas, a to do list for the next day, and anything else.

I don't recommend drinking alcohol. It'll actually prevent you from having a good night sleep because...

"Previous research has shown that alcohol affects spindle waves, which are brain rhythms associated with normal sleep. The primary generators of spindle waves are proteins called calcium channels that are involved with cell communication. These channels may also help to set the phase of sleep." from sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/10/041030183411.htm

M.Bruso · 06-14-2009, 05:12 PM

I always found it easy to get sleeping, sometimes it took me to 3 hours... I though I'll get insane...

I've got here a good and simple technique. I know it from Tony Robbins' book or any other about NLP (don't remember which one, but it doesn't matter).

It's simple though very effective. I bet you talk to yourself much when in bed, right? So talk to yourself (in your mind) slowly and with sleepy tone when laying in bed. Imagine yourself sleepy, yawn in mind while talking. 1-2 minutes and I bet you'll start yawning in reality.

eh... I'm already yawning, goodnight

honestbizpro · 06-14-2009, 06:12 PM

Well I know you have heard of Anthony Robbins a million times right? So once more won't hurt then!

He taught me this and it works....

While you are lying in the bed take a long slow inhale thru nose...hold it...count to 4, then long slow exhale thru mouth.

Do this 4 times in row.

You are physically conditioning your body to rest and have a good sleep.

Nighty night, sleep tight.

NikNikAndCauliflower · 06-14-2009, 06:43 PM

Make sure your room is dark as dark can be.

If traffic/outside noise and light is a problem you can't solve in other ways - try an eye mask and ear-plugs.

Also, try and go to bed and rise at the same time every day.

Another one I've tried with some success is to have a stupid amount of low-GI carbs - like a pot full of pasta - about 20 minutes before you want to crash. The trick is to ride the blood-sugar crash all the way to Dreamsville, so make sure you're ready to go to bed. Apparently it raises your temperature while you're asleep, so probably avoid it if you're in a hot climate (when I did it I was in rainy Tasmania

)

And I like to breathe in big, then as I'm exhaling I slowly say 'easy' in a relaxed voice. That works well.

This is more of a sleep quality thing, but try and remove all electronic devices from your room. And don't let little dogs come in your room at 3am and lick your face 'til you wake up with a fright, lol

frodoswami · 06-14-2009, 06:50 PM

Do the best sleeping and releasing excersise there is.....

While laying down.....Take a deep breath, hold it, swallow more and more, fill yourself with alot of air, just before its aching, let it be comfortable. Hold it as long as u can, it should be until just befor its not comfortable, and just let it out..........woshhhhhhhhh.

Do it a couple of times......this will slow down your hearth.....release all the stress for the day......and make you at ease....and just continue doing it, and suddenly u will just go in to another state, and then finally u will dive in to a more restfull sleep than ever.....

Enjoy the ride!!!!!

Frodo

bgucor · 06-14-2009, 07:05 PM

Read History books. It work for me, honestly.

StageREM · 06-14-2009, 07:41 PM

Good Evening,

Ok this post finally allows me to return some knowledge to the forum. Because I just recently entered the world of IM (less than 1 year), I still hold a full-time job. I am a RPSGT or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, which is the fancy way of stating that I run sleep studies.

The first thing you stated is that your mind is racing all the time and you can't seem to shut it off...as a member of the IM community this is good for creativity as well as productivity but not for sleep.

1. The bedroom should be cool, quiet and dark
2. Remove all stimulus from the bedroom such as computer, TV, cellphone etc...
3. The bedroom should be used for sleeping, do not read, eat or watch TV in bed...Have you ever noticed that TV commercials seem louder than the television program you are watching? The Marketers do this to grab your attention. If you fall asleep infront of the television the change in noise level causes an auditory arousal to occur in the brain resulting in moderate sleep fragmentation.
4. Perform physical activity throughout your day but please do not perform strenuous activity within 4 hours of going to bed as the raise in body temperature will result in a delayed onset of sleep.
5. Allow yourself 30 minutes in bed to fall asleep...If sleep does not occur get out of bed to read a book. Staying awake in bed will allow your mind to race and your body will not make the connection between the bed and sleep.

Sleep well and if you need or want more information just shoot me a PM and I will be glad to answer any questions I can.

Mike

igorhelpsyousucceed · 06-15-2009, 05:01 AM

Hey Faraz,

get outside. Look at a tree. That's it.
just get outside, with no music, no distractions
and go somewhere where you can be alone. Like a park or something.

When you there, try "be in the now", I would suggest picking
up the book "The power of now", it is just what you need.

Igor

TheGodfather · 06-15-2009, 09:22 AM

the only thing i can do is to point you to a free report i give away at my site that can induce sleep.

The stress report, try it and perhaps give me a testimonial if it works for you. I'd love to hear how it works out for people.

Good luck

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chandni.dossani · 06-16-2009, 12:30 AM

try some of the natural remedies for sleep, they might just work instead of using pills. and yeah, u need to get rid of the stress.

webmatic · 06-16-2009, 08:33 AM

I was suffering with the same situation few days back and that was mainly due to migraine problem i was having but i tried to wake up early in the morning for few days and after that i was able to sleep at night.
Just try to wake up as early as possible and don't sleep in the day time even if you feel too much drowsy just don't sleep and you will then get sleepy at nights for sure

Thanks
Webmatic

TheGodfather · 06-16-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmatic

I was suffering with the same situation few days back and that was mainly due to migraine problem i was having but i tried to wake up early in the morning for few days and after that i was able to sleep at night.
Just try to wake up as early as possible and don't sleep in the day time even if you feel too much drowsy just don't sleep and you will then get sleepy at nights for sure

Thanks
Webmatic

this sounds like me... I've been having some migraine problems and in 2 days i barely slept 5 hours.... i seriously need some sleep...

drdobber · 06-16-2009, 10:18 AM

If you are having problems sleeping, I could help.

GrantFreeman · 06-16-2009, 10:46 AM

Try 3 glasses of Blue Moon red wine and a few crackers. You'll sleep like a baby.

Grant

doctorjay · 06-16-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visit_faraz

Hi,
I need something which could just zap me out.

I am just unable to relax and it takes me more than an hour just to get to sleep.
Maybe its because I keep working in front of the computer and my mind gets overexcited or overworked or whatever.

I need something which could just zap me out, maybe put me in a trance where I forget everything and just wake up the next morning refreshed.

Most of the times, my mind is so full of thoughts that I just dont know what to do.
and that's the reason I want to get zapped out for sometime.

I have used a few hypnosis cds and relaxation cds but most of the times, I was just awake the whole time and still no sleep , no relaxation

self hypnosis or guided meditations also dont seem to work for me.

Please help me out and recommend something, even if it is just a technique that works for you.

Waiting for your advice.

Regards,
Faraz

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visit_faraz · 06-16-2009, 12:42 PM

Thanks for your suggestions, friends.

Its not that I am completely unable to sleep. I can sleep and sometimes i sleep more than 8 hours.
The problem is that I work for about 1 to 2 am in the morning and when I go to bed,
my mind is like brimming with ideas and thoughts and I just cant get them to slow down.

And although I do sleep, It is a sort of very light sleep where I dont even feel like I am sleeping. Its like I am just lying down with my eyes closed.

Its really frustrating that way.
I try to do some self hypnosis but I dont even feel like I am going into a trance.
Its kind of sad, because I used to do self hypnosis earlier and I used to go into such a deep trance, that I didnt notice anything till I got up early in the morning and most of the times, i was even lying in the same position when I started going into a trance.
I wish I could do it again.
I am just wide awake.

Its not that I dont exercise.
I play tennis for 2 hours,
workout in the gym for an hour.

I did have a migraine pain a few days ago which almost lasted for 2 days.
It was like hell and even putting the lights on was hurting.

I kind of like the suggestion about waking up early and not going to sleep
during the day.
I used to do that whenever I went to a new place and had to adjust my sleep timings.
But, it seems that I work better during night.

I used to listen to the sound of ocean waves earlier, while going to sleep and it used to
relax me everytime but I kind of lost the tape.
I am thinking of buying it again, maybe just as a download.
The name of the tape was Lazy Waves (Smart Music) if any one of you is interested.

And if you know about it, then please tell me where I could buy it as a download instead of cd.
I dont take sleeping pills at all. I feel like you get addicted to these kind of things.

And actually the stress part. I dont think I am unable to sleep because of stress.
Its the other way, I am getting stressed and frustrated because I cant go to sleep.

Its really frustrating when you are still awake after lying on bed for an hour.

Dr.Jay I already sent you the mail.
Thanks for the offer.
Hope your audio helps me out.

Thanks everyone,
Faraz
and you keep wondering whether you will ever be able to sleep.

Richh3 · 06-16-2009, 02:14 PM

find a health wellness provider and get a hair dna analysis for alergies. if you elimnate the foods you body is interally allergic to you will fall asleep by 11pm and sleep through the night.
It happened to me!!! I would not have believed it. I got tested because of muscle inflamation and the great nights sleep was an unexpected side effect of eating the right foods to fit your own body!!

Apollo3000 · 06-16-2009, 04:24 PM

Hi,

I would suggest Melantonin it really helps, serious!

Also, get ready for bed early and just relax for while grab a book and chill in a nice comfortable quiet dark room.

Don't drink alcohol or sugar or caffeine 5 hours before bedtime.

Exercise really helps get the body tired and it wants to rest!

Good luck, I had this problem which thankfully went away after doing the above!

TheGodfather · 06-17-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollo3000

Hi,

I would suggest Melantonin it really helps, serious!

Also, get ready for bed early and just relax for while grab a book and chill in a nice comfortable quiet dark room.

Don't drink alcohol or sugar or caffeine 5 hours before bedtime.

Exercise really helps get the body tired and it wants to rest!

Good luck, I had this problem which thankfully went away after doing the above!

No sugar?!? are you nuts?!? the best ideas come whilst during a sugar rush at 5 am... Have you ever tried to program in assembly language and banged your head against the wall until you ate the whole chocolate bar and got a sugar rush to give your brain the energy to think outside the box....

no sugar.... HA!

XD

jennismith33 · 06-17-2009, 12:25 PM

get couple beers before you sleep..that helps relax your brain..don't mean to get inappropriate here but my bed partner also helps me relax and enough tired to zap out.

rbthanders · 06-18-2009, 08:16 AM

An ex girlfriends mother taught me a breathing technique that's always worked well:

Inhale, and count the seconds in the inhale.

Exhale and count the seconds, but try to make it 2 seconds longer.

Over the course of breathing, try to make the inhales and exhales (+2) take longer and longer.

Works every time for me.

Gardenbella · 06-18-2009, 02:30 PM

One thing that works for me is cutting out any coffee during the day. It seems that as I got older any amount of caffeine was just too much. Sometimes when I've had a very busy day and just can't relax at the end of it, I'll have a hot bath. Showers are not good because they tend to stimulate rather than relax. Good luck with all the suggestions and here's to a peaceful sleep.

webmatic · 06-18-2009, 06:28 PM

I sometimes suffer with migraine for weeks as well and it's like someone is hammering in my mind specially when the migraine start transferring from one side to another.
I suggest you to wake up early in the morning for few days and don't sleep for whole day and naturally you will feel sleepy at night.
Just try this for a week and you will get habitual of sleeping at night for sure.
Thanks
Webmatic

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

this sounds like me... I've been having some migraine problems and in 2 days i barely slept 5 hours.... i seriously need some sleep...

BrownButter · 06-19-2009, 10:18 AM

All these suggestions are great. Try shutting down the computer about 15 minutes before bed, don't take it to bed with you! It will help calm your mind down.

lizzers · 06-19-2009, 07:32 PM

Hi Faraz,
I used to have the same problem. You know what has worked for me? Aromatherapy. There is something about lavender that has relaxation qualities to it. So burn a lavender candle or try Johnson & Johnson's Melt the Stress away lotion before bed. do not do anything computer related at least an hour before bed.

Sweet dreams!

xc-mikey · 06-19-2009, 07:40 PM

I have to go with the yoga. Try for 15 minutes and work up to an hour over a few days or weeks. Your last post should be the corpse pose. You can also just meditate starting at 15 and working up to an hour. Just focus on breathing

Even if you don't fall asleep you'll get some energy. I usually do this when I have something due and can't get a full night sleep.

Of course the no sugar or caffeine will help, avoid protein rich foods late at night like meat, eggs, as snacks as the protein will keep you awake as well.

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GFox · 06-20-2009, 01:12 PM

I absolutely hate taking any kind of pills of medicine, but occasionally I find that I have to break down and swallow a sleeping pill. I go to buy the Walgreen or CVS brand (store brands) of sleeping pills. The box recommends 2 pills at a time, but I find that one is more than enough to give me a very restful night's sleep. If nothing else it switches my brain off for a few hours, something that I find very difficult to do most times. I'm always thinking about business.

David B. · 07-05-2009, 02:58 AM

You need maxgxl. Find it at maxcanhelp dot com.

Tracie Johansen · 07-05-2009, 04:26 AM

Most of the time when I can't sleep it is because I am thinking about what I need to do
the next day or because good ideas start popping into my head. It sounds like you may be having the same problem as you say you find yourself thinking.

Before you go to bed, write your to do list for the next day so you won't be worried
you'll forget anything. If you find you are thinking of things still after you get into
bed, and then getting up to add them to your list, try this.

Get a small recorder and lay it next to your bed. When ideas or things you need to do
pop into your head, say them quickly into the recorder so you know you won't forget
them by morning. This way you do not have to turn the light on and write them down
which makes it like starting all over trying to go to sleep.

Also deep breathing exercises may help and repeat to yourself, relax, relax, relax.

Hope this helps!

patricialin · 07-06-2009, 05:25 AM

You need to tune your biological clock such that when it's at a certain time, you'll feel like sleeping. You should set a fixed time to go to bed and a fixed time to wake up. What you can do is, set an early time to wake up and force your body to wake up, even though you may still feel tired from staying up till late night. Don't take naps in the day. Try to stay awake till your ideal bed time or till you are really sleepy. Head to bed and repeat the cycle. Try to stick to the bedtime and wake up times to ensure that your body is attuned to the cycle.

Also, remember to make your room really dark to fall asleep faster.

It works for me and perhaps you can try it and see whether it helps.

oadvantage · 07-07-2009, 09:28 PM

Valerian root is very good for sleep, and so is melatonin. ALso Vitamin B is fine.

Ask your doctor if you can drink a little wine before bed.

Calm you mind.

homebasedmom · 07-07-2009, 09:51 PM

All you need is a warm bath and light some aromatherapy candles that will make you relax, Let go of the things that you keep on thinking, just relax feel the flow of the water. Stay in there for maybe 30 mins. And when you are done, drink a glass of warm milk.

I hope that will help you.

PeteSafe · 07-07-2009, 10:05 PM

Hey Faraz,
I like to listen to some quiet music, that gets me to sleep real easy. It can be anything of your choice but so long as the volume is turned down to where you can just hear it. You may also look at getting a speaker that fits under your pillow. They are great.

scottty64 · 07-08-2009, 12:04 AM

watching tv in bed does it everytime for me...especially if its a real boring show.

thetruth · 07-08-2009, 12:36 AM

Some questions that I don't think has been asked is - what is in your environment? What is your evening activities? Are you in a relationship & sleeping with a partner? Do you have a comfortable bed? Is there external noise that affects you or is it more that your mind won't stop?

emofree · 07-08-2009, 12:53 AM

well I guess they have said it all ... the best thing is read a 500 page novel book in one sitting that one might help you out to go to sleep.

Preben Frenning · 07-08-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Brian

I have the same problem and its getting in the way of work/business. It's very difficult to sleep when your mind is full of thoughts and you can't control it. I've tried sleeping pills but it doesn't work that much and I'm afraid of overdosing myself so I quit it. The only thing that worked for me all the time was alcohol. Every time I drink beer it's 100% guaranteed I will fall asleep no matter what. Try that.

Yeah, that always works for me too!

Anyways, I often have trouble sleeping as well. The reason is usually because I'm staying up late working on my computer. If I go to bed right after I been on my computer, I always get too much think about.
Knowing this, I usually watch TV right after I've been working, for about 20 minutes.
But if I'm not interested in watching TV, I read a book or something.

I might get ideas from reading books as well, but I think it has got something to do with the radiation you get from the computer.
I usually watch TV for at least 30 minutes before I go to sleep, just to be safe

I hope that helps

- Preben

talfighel · 07-08-2009, 01:35 PM

Faraz,

I heard, and this is true cause it works for me and others, to eat a red apple 30 minutes before you go to sleep. This should help you a lot.

LukeVibertz · 07-08-2009, 03:20 PM

Try taking passion flower or lavender capsules before bed.

eienblue · 07-30-2009, 09:39 AM

I usually read before sleep and drink a warm milk will be so much helpful

Patrick Meeder · 08-21-2009, 07:40 PM

2 tsp. of honey before you go to bed.

cheesy · 08-22-2009, 05:26 AM

I kinda have the same problem, what i do now, i usually go to bed at the same time every da, i go off the pc atleast an hour before going to bed, go watch some tv or somthing, take a shower. It get's my relaxed and i dont think about IM as much, so i sleep better. If i get off the pc and go straight to bed, im wide awake and thinknigabout everything. Worth a shot

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visit_faraz Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: , , . Posts: 1,390 Thanks: 48 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts Contact Info	Help! I am unable to sleep. Hi, I need something which could just zap me out. I am just unable to relax and it takes me more than an hour just to get to sleep. Maybe its because I keep working in front of the computer and my mind gets overexcited or overworked or whatever. I need something which could just zap me out, maybe put me in a trance where I forget everything and just wake up the next morning refreshed. Most of the times, my mind is so full of thoughts that I just dont know what to do. and that's the reason I want to get zapped out for sometime. I have used a few hypnosis cds and relaxation cds but most of the times, I was just awake the whole time and still no sleep , no relaxation self hypnosis or guided meditations also dont seem to work for me. Please help me out and recommend something, even if it is just a technique that works for you. Waiting for your advice. Regards, Faraz
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06-13-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
strategic Helene Malmsio War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia. Posts: 646 Thanks: 182 Thanked 90 Times in 81 Posts Social Networking	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Make sure you do have some physical exercise to get your body tired every day. Eat the foods that are conducive to better sleep. Maintain a regular routine and stick to it. When it is time for you to get some sleep: Get away from the computer. Take a soothing hot bath, or at least a hot shower. Turn the lights down so that your mind starts to know its 'night time' so that you have no visual stimulation and your eyes can truly relax. Drink a hot drink with soothing properties... no caffienes Play very quiet and soothing music or hypnosis CD... NO visual stimulation. Sit down and elevate your feet, or lay in your bed. Close your eyes. Block out any thoughts that 'activate' your thinking. When you sense a thought or image coming in to your consciousness, WIPE IT AWAY, like an eraser on a blackboard, and make your mind's eye only see blackness. If you absolutely can not wipe away your thoughts and keep your mind blank, light a candle and stare at the flame in the candle, and concentrate on the beauty and movement of the flame, and let it hypnotize you into a relaxed state. When you become 'bored' enough your mind will work with your body to send you to sleep, because nothing has stimulated you to wake up again. Go to bed. If you still can't sleep, you will find it surprisingly effective to threaten yourself with a job you do not want to do. Tell yourself " I will be fast asleep within 15 minutes or I will get up and.... (clean the fridge, wash the floors, whatever chores you DO NOT want to do in the middle of the night).." As long as you don't 'reward' yourself for staying awake, by going to do things that you ENJOY... your mind will soon become bored and decide that sleeping is better than tossing in bed. I use all these to overcome my own insomnia, and there are a ton more natural home remedies here: All about Natural Sleep Aid Tips, Remedies & Recipes for better sleeping YAWN It's time for my own bedtime .... sleep well!
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06-13-2009, 02:33 PM	#3
Mark Brian Spartan Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PH Posts: 903 Thanks: 122 Thanked 144 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. I have the same problem and its getting in the way of work/business. It's very difficult to sleep when your mind is full of thoughts and you can't control it. I've tried sleeping pills but it doesn't work that much and I'm afraid of overdosing myself so I quit it. The only thing that worked for me all the time was alcohol. Every time I drink beer it's 100% guaranteed I will fall asleep no matter what. Try that.

06-13-2009, 03:56 PM	#4
marmo Active Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York the over taxed state Posts: 84 Thanks: 25 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. id suggest buying a fish tank for your bedroom with a very low dim light in it . It is proven fact watching fish swim around randomly lowers the heart rate ! This makes it easier to go to sleep , also it has the habit of emptying the mind if you just watch them swim around. Agree with above poster on a hot shower. Limit your sugar and caffeine intake 4 hours before bedtime as well as these also make people stay awake.

06-14-2009, 03:27 PM	#6
CurtisN Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 143 Thanked 231 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Hey Faraz, I learned a relaxation method back in high school (two years ago...how time flies!): start listening to some music, preferably classical, but if that's not your cup of tea, then just pick something that's relatively soothing to you. Close your eyes. Do not do anything except listen to the music. Do not think about anything except the music. I find this to be an excellent way to purge the thoughts from my head. Good luck, Curtis
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06-14-2009, 04:34 PM	#8
Fox30 Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California Posts: 512 Thanks: 58 Thanked 80 Times in 31 Posts Contact Info	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Ok...This is the easiest most effective thing you can do. Write everything down that you have in mind on a piece of paper before you go to sleep. Ideas, a to do list for the next day, and anything else. I don't recommend drinking alcohol. It'll actually prevent you from having a good night sleep because... "Previous research has shown that alcohol affects spindle waves, which are brain rhythms associated with normal sleep. The primary generators of spindle waves are proteins called calcium channels that are involved with cell communication. These channels may also help to set the phase of sleep." from sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/10/041030183411.htm

06-14-2009, 05:12 PM	#9
M.Bruso a.k.a Bruce Mind Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lithuania Posts: 28 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. I always found it easy to get sleeping, sometimes it took me to 3 hours... I though I'll get insane... I've got here a good and simple technique. I know it from Tony Robbins' book or any other about NLP (don't remember which one, but it doesn't matter). It's simple though very effective. I bet you talk to yourself much when in bed, right? So talk to yourself (in your mind) slowly and with sleepy tone when laying in bed. Imagine yourself sleepy, yawn in mind while talking. 1-2 minutes and I bet you'll start yawning in reality. eh... I'm already yawning, goodnight
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06-14-2009, 06:12 PM	#10
honestbizpro Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 3,840 Thanks: 195 Thanked 509 Times in 316 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Well I know you have heard of Anthony Robbins a million times right? So once more won't hurt then! He taught me this and it works.... While you are lying in the bed take a long slow inhale thru nose...hold it...count to 4, then long slow exhale thru mouth. Do this 4 times in row. You are physically conditioning your body to rest and have a good sleep. Nighty night, sleep tight.
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06-14-2009, 06:43 PM	#11
NikNikAndCauliflower Active Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 81 Thanks: 68 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Make sure your room is dark as dark can be. If traffic/outside noise and light is a problem you can't solve in other ways - try an eye mask and ear-plugs. Also, try and go to bed and rise at the same time every day. Another one I've tried with some success is to have a stupid amount of low-GI carbs - like a pot full of pasta - about 20 minutes before you want to crash. The trick is to ride the blood-sugar crash all the way to Dreamsville, so make sure you're ready to go to bed. Apparently it raises your temperature while you're asleep, so probably avoid it if you're in a hot climate (when I did it I was in rainy Tasmania ) And I like to breathe in big, then as I'm exhaling I slowly say 'easy' in a relaxed voice. That works well. This is more of a sleep quality thing, but try and remove all electronic devices from your room. And don't let little dogs come in your room at 3am and lick your face 'til you wake up with a fright, lol

06-14-2009, 06:50 PM	#12
frodoswami Warrior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Do the best sleeping and releasing excersise there is..... While laying down.....Take a deep breath, hold it, swallow more and more, fill yourself with alot of air, just before its aching, let it be comfortable. Hold it as long as u can, it should be until just befor its not comfortable, and just let it out..........woshhhhhhhhh. Do it a couple of times......this will slow down your hearth.....release all the stress for the day......and make you at ease....and just continue doing it, and suddenly u will just go in to another state, and then finally u will dive in to a more restfull sleep than ever..... Enjoy the ride!!!!! Frodo

06-14-2009, 07:05 PM	#13
bgucor Active Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Read History books. It work for me, honestly.

06-14-2009, 07:41 PM	#14
StageREM Active Warrior Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Good Evening, Ok this post finally allows me to return some knowledge to the forum. Because I just recently entered the world of IM (less than 1 year), I still hold a full-time job. I am a RPSGT or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, which is the fancy way of stating that I run sleep studies. The first thing you stated is that your mind is racing all the time and you can't seem to shut it off...as a member of the IM community this is good for creativity as well as productivity but not for sleep. 1. The bedroom should be cool, quiet and dark 2. Remove all stimulus from the bedroom such as computer, TV, cellphone etc... 3. The bedroom should be used for sleeping, do not read, eat or watch TV in bed...Have you ever noticed that TV commercials seem louder than the television program you are watching? The Marketers do this to grab your attention. If you fall asleep infront of the television the change in noise level causes an auditory arousal to occur in the brain resulting in moderate sleep fragmentation. 4. Perform physical activity throughout your day but please do not perform strenuous activity within 4 hours of going to bed as the raise in body temperature will result in a delayed onset of sleep. 5. Allow yourself 30 minutes in bed to fall asleep...If sleep does not occur get out of bed to read a book. Staying awake in bed will allow your mind to race and your body will not make the connection between the bed and sleep. Sleep well and if you need or want more information just shoot me a PM and I will be glad to answer any questions I can. Mike

06-15-2009, 05:01 AM	#15
igorhelpsyousucceed Mastermind Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: , , Israel. Posts: 1,335 Thanks: 362 Thanked 296 Times in 130 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Hey Faraz, get outside. Look at a tree. That's it. just get outside, with no music, no distractions and go somewhere where you can be alone. Like a park or something. When you there, try "be in the now", I would suggest picking up the book "The power of now", it is just what you need. Igor
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06-15-2009, 09:22 AM	#16
TheGodfather HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 371 Thanks: 52 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. the only thing i can do is to point you to a free report i give away at my site that can induce sleep. The stress report, try it and perhaps give me a testimonial if it works for you. I'd love to hear how it works out for people. Good luck Attachment 2029
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06-16-2009, 12:30 AM	#17
chandni.dossani Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Contact Info	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. try some of the natural remedies for sleep, they might just work instead of using pills. and yeah, u need to get rid of the stress.

06-16-2009, 08:33 AM	#18
webmatic HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 203 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. I was suffering with the same situation few days back and that was mainly due to migraine problem i was having but i tried to wake up early in the morning for few days and after that i was able to sleep at night. Just try to wake up as early as possible and don't sleep in the day time even if you feel too much drowsy just don't sleep and you will then get sleepy at nights for sure Thanks Webmatic

06-16-2009, 10:18 AM	#20
drdobber Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. If you are having problems sleeping, I could help.

06-16-2009, 10:46 AM	#21
GrantFreeman Freeman Creations War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere next to a desert cactus, USA. Posts: 1,078 Blog Entries: 6 Thanks: 273 Thanked 62 Times in 37 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Try 3 glasses of Blue Moon red wine and a few crackers. You'll sleep like a baby. Grant

06-16-2009, 12:42 PM	#23
visit_faraz Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: , , . Posts: 1,390 Thanks: 48 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts Contact Info	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Thanks for your suggestions, friends. Its not that I am completely unable to sleep. I can sleep and sometimes i sleep more than 8 hours. The problem is that I work for about 1 to 2 am in the morning and when I go to bed, my mind is like brimming with ideas and thoughts and I just cant get them to slow down. And although I do sleep, It is a sort of very light sleep where I dont even feel like I am sleeping. Its like I am just lying down with my eyes closed. Its really frustrating that way. I try to do some self hypnosis but I dont even feel like I am going into a trance. Its kind of sad, because I used to do self hypnosis earlier and I used to go into such a deep trance, that I didnt notice anything till I got up early in the morning and most of the times, i was even lying in the same position when I started going into a trance. I wish I could do it again. I am just wide awake. Its not that I dont exercise. I play tennis for 2 hours, workout in the gym for an hour. I did have a migraine pain a few days ago which almost lasted for 2 days. It was like hell and even putting the lights on was hurting. I kind of like the suggestion about waking up early and not going to sleep during the day. I used to do that whenever I went to a new place and had to adjust my sleep timings. But, it seems that I work better during night. I used to listen to the sound of ocean waves earlier, while going to sleep and it used to relax me everytime but I kind of lost the tape. I am thinking of buying it again, maybe just as a download. The name of the tape was Lazy Waves (Smart Music) if any one of you is interested. And if you know about it, then please tell me where I could buy it as a download instead of cd. I dont take sleeping pills at all. I feel like you get addicted to these kind of things. And actually the stress part. I dont think I am unable to sleep because of stress. Its the other way, I am getting stressed and frustrated because I cant go to sleep. Its really frustrating when you are still awake after lying on bed for an hour. Dr.Jay I already sent you the mail. Thanks for the offer. Hope your audio helps me out. Thanks everyone, Faraz and you keep wondering whether you will ever be able to sleep.
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06-16-2009, 02:14 PM	#24
Richh3 Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. find a health wellness provider and get a hair dna analysis for alergies. if you elimnate the foods you body is interally allergic to you will fall asleep by 11pm and sleep through the night. It happened to me!!! I would not have believed it. I got tested because of muscle inflamation and the great nights sleep was an unexpected side effect of eating the right foods to fit your own body!!

06-16-2009, 04:24 PM	#25
Apollo3000 Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Hi, I would suggest Melantonin it really helps, serious! Also, get ready for bed early and just relax for while grab a book and chill in a nice comfortable quiet dark room. Don't drink alcohol or sugar or caffeine 5 hours before bedtime. Exercise really helps get the body tired and it wants to rest! Good luck, I had this problem which thankfully went away after doing the above!

06-17-2009, 12:25 PM	#27
jennismith33 Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. get couple beers before you sleep..that helps relax your brain..don't mean to get inappropriate here but my bed partner also helps me relax and enough tired to zap out.

06-18-2009, 08:16 AM	#28
rbthanders Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. An ex girlfriends mother taught me a breathing technique that's always worked well: Inhale, and count the seconds in the inhale. Exhale and count the seconds, but try to make it 2 seconds longer. Over the course of breathing, try to make the inhales and exhales (+2) take longer and longer. Works every time for me.
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06-18-2009, 02:30 PM	#29
Gardenbella Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. One thing that works for me is cutting out any coffee during the day. It seems that as I got older any amount of caffeine was just too much. Sometimes when I've had a very busy day and just can't relax at the end of it, I'll have a hot bath. Showers are not good because they tend to stimulate rather than relax. Good luck with all the suggestions and here's to a peaceful sleep.

06-19-2009, 10:18 AM	#31
BrownButter Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. All these suggestions are great. Try shutting down the computer about 15 minutes before bed, don't take it to bed with you! It will help calm your mind down.

06-19-2009, 07:32 PM	#32
lizzers Warrior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Hi Faraz, I used to have the same problem. You know what has worked for me? Aromatherapy. There is something about lavender that has relaxation qualities to it. So burn a lavender candle or try Johnson & Johnson's Melt the Stress away lotion before bed. do not do anything computer related at least an hour before bed. Sweet dreams!

06-19-2009, 07:40 PM	#33
xc-mikey Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 29 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. I have to go with the yoga. Try for 15 minutes and work up to an hour over a few days or weeks. Your last post should be the corpse pose. You can also just meditate starting at 15 and working up to an hour. Just focus on breathing Even if you don't fall asleep you'll get some energy. I usually do this when I have something due and can't get a full night sleep. Of course the no sugar or caffeine will help, avoid protein rich foods late at night like meat, eggs, as snacks as the protein will keep you awake as well.
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06-19-2009, 08:19 PM	#34
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06-20-2009, 01:12 PM	#35
GFox Chronic Entrepreneur War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 167 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. I absolutely hate taking any kind of pills of medicine, but occasionally I find that I have to break down and swallow a sleeping pill. I go to buy the Walgreen or CVS brand (store brands) of sleeping pills. The box recommends 2 pills at a time, but I find that one is more than enough to give me a very restful night's sleep. If nothing else it switches my brain off for a few hours, something that I find very difficult to do most times. I'm always thinking about business.

07-05-2009, 02:58 AM	#36
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07-05-2009, 04:26 AM	#37
Tracie Johansen Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas =, USA. Posts: 526 Thanks: 22 Thanked 52 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Most of the time when I can't sleep it is because I am thinking about what I need to do the next day or because good ideas start popping into my head. It sounds like you may be having the same problem as you say you find yourself thinking. Before you go to bed, write your to do list for the next day so you won't be worried you'll forget anything. If you find you are thinking of things still after you get into bed, and then getting up to add them to your list, try this. Get a small recorder and lay it next to your bed. When ideas or things you need to do pop into your head, say them quickly into the recorder so you know you won't forget them by morning. This way you do not have to turn the light on and write them down which makes it like starting all over trying to go to sleep. Also deep breathing exercises may help and repeat to yourself, relax, relax, relax. Hope this helps!
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07-06-2009, 05:25 AM	#38
patricialin Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 712 Thanks: 111 Thanked 70 Times in 33 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. You need to tune your biological clock such that when it's at a certain time, you'll feel like sleeping. You should set a fixed time to go to bed and a fixed time to wake up. What you can do is, set an early time to wake up and force your body to wake up, even though you may still feel tired from staying up till late night. Don't take naps in the day. Try to stay awake till your ideal bed time or till you are really sleepy. Head to bed and repeat the cycle. Try to stick to the bedtime and wake up times to ensure that your body is attuned to the cycle. Also, remember to make your room really dark to fall asleep faster. It works for me and perhaps you can try it and see whether it helps.
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07-07-2009, 09:28 PM	#39
oadvantage HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: , , . Posts: 327 Thanks: 25 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Valerian root is very good for sleep, and so is melatonin. ALso Vitamin B is fine. Ask your doctor if you can drink a little wine before bed. Calm you mind.

07-07-2009, 09:51 PM	#40
homebasedmom Don't stop believing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 95 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Contact Info	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. All you need is a warm bath and light some aromatherapy candles that will make you relax, Let go of the things that you keep on thinking, just relax feel the flow of the water. Stay in there for maybe 30 mins. And when you are done, drink a glass of warm milk. I hope that will help you.

07-07-2009, 10:05 PM	#41
PeteSafe Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: Help! I am unable to sleep. Hey Faraz, I like to listen to some quiet music, that gets me to sleep real easy. It can be anything of your choice but so long as the volume is turned down to where you can just hear it. You may also look at getting a speaker that fits under your pillow. They are great.
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