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GigglyGirl1: 1 year ago

What are good tricks to help me fall asleep faster?

I always take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep and when that happens i dont sleep good the whole night im either tossing or turning,

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snarkymustache: 1 year ago

If you want to calm down, try listening to the rain. There are apps on iPhone and iPods.
If that doesn't work just think of a color. A solid color. Nothing else. And don't let your mind wander. It should work.

-Tips from an insomniac

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MzBlanche4U: 1 year ago

I do the same, I listen to rain on you tube, works wonders. Thumbs up from me ;)

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1D_Tomlinson: 1 year ago

I sleep better with the tv on. But that's just me.

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joker.jeff: 1 year ago

The best way to fall asleep faster is by first paying attention to what you eat, don't exercise a few hours before sleep, reduce on your stress levels and establish a bed time routine. You can also get rid of any distraction around the bedroom, avoid coffee and turn the lights off.

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clairebear318: 1 year ago

Get off here

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feefee508: 1 year ago

Well I watch tv and then I usually fall asleep after a while

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madzymae: 1 year ago

if you do then you wake up later

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Dowatchado: 1 year ago via Android

Warm milk and sex

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whodoesntknowme: 1 year ago

Um..............what's the word im looking for? Oh yea. Stupid

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hannamontannafan: 1 year ago

thats what im talkin about

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beanstalker: 1 year ago

ick

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jperez3101: 1 year ago

Actually sex is a gud one it wears u out

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KLewis: 1 year ago via Android | Last edited at 8:27PM on 5/22/2012

Lay with an ice cold compress behind your neck. It will also help you sleep more sound.

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just1girl: 1 year ago via iPhone | Last edited at 8:40PM on 5/22/2012

If i cant fall asleep, I count backward from 300 by 3s....300,297,294,291, etc. Your mind is so focused on figuring out what number comes next that it blocks out the racing thoughts.

As for the tossing and turning... it could be your pillow, if it's flattening during the night and/or neck isn't aligned with your spine. I tossed and turned constantly until I found a pillow that was the right size and didn't flatten out.

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Curly74: 1 year ago

thats a good one i like it im going to try it

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terrilynn87: 1 year ago

Try valerian root. You can buy it from GNC. There are a lot of other supplements, but I would recommend this one first. Also, you could try tea with passionflower, chamomile, or lavender.

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joy808: 1 year ago via iPhone

Counting sheep

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MzBlanche4U: 1 year ago

I do just like snarkymustache says, I listen to rain or a rain forest sound. Works like a charm.

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ladylazy: 1 year ago

have sex before sleep

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whodoesntknowme: 1 year ago

I know i fall asleep reading and/or listening to music

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beanstalker: 1 year ago

me 2

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Edestiny7: 1 year ago

Relax one body part at a time. Each toe, ball of foot, arch of foot, heels, shins, calves, knees, etc... working your way up to your head.

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terrilynn87: 1 year ago

My aerobics teacher used to have us do this after workouts, but she talked us through it (like meditation or something), and I would always fall asleep.

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97cavy22: 1 year ago

Dont lay down till your absolutely exhausted. A glass a wine helps also.

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dethclaw: 1 year ago

no food or water

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purdue7: 1 year ago

walk around drink hot or cold milk

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EyeWonder: 1 year ago

Yep!

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TheCourier: 1 year ago

count sheep

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smalm: 1 year ago

Have a warm shower and then a big bowl of vanilla ice cream!

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KaiMencl: 1 year ago

Try a good, calm sound effect. Like rain, or grasshoppers.

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Hayatkhan: 1 year ago

Off the light and never try to think maybe darkness is the good way to sleep good and quick but sometimes thinks destroys the sleepness and make confused

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Lordmeats: 1 year ago

Don't eat at all for three hours before you sleep. I find that having a fan or an AC unit turned on high helps me sleep, and I also sleep better when it's cold. Some people are just the opposite.

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sujittrachat: 1 year ago | Last edited at 1:15PM on 5/23/2012

I find being regular with your sleeping time the best alternative.

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Greenpaws358: 1 year ago

count from 100 to 1

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GrandmasterC: 1 year ago

take some sleeping pills

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horselover123: 1 year ago

I usually watch t.v. and then I fall asleep and u might want to get a better pillow get a more softer one or a harder one its your point of view!

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yoko77: 1 year ago

no light what so ever. and my dog go to sleep when I gave her peanut butter!

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shortieconqueso1998: 1 year ago

try taking a pill called melatonin

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madzymae: 1 year ago

I have melatonin and so does my brother

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honeythebunny: 1 year ago | Last edited at 4:03PM on 5/23/2012

listen to the weekend he is a singer<3

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SimplePlanFan14: 1 year ago

I read before bed, it helps me relax and eventually your eyes get droopy and you'll fall asleep.

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optimusprime767: 1 year ago

A few things help me sleep warm milk , warm showers , reading , or running around

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EandN: 1 year ago

You can do as I do, reading, or i sometimes can just imagine something happenening while my eyes are closed
ie: you can imagine an apple tree growing and an apple falling, causing a chain reaction or something :)

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agentbrown97: 1 year ago

drink lots of tea....
that always makes me tired

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skyfulwish: 1 year ago

Oh No way...Tea just make me more and more sober.

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answerguy123: 1 year ago | Last edited at 5:38PM on 5/23/2012

Just clear your mind of all thoughts and relax all of you body. Also, don't think about falling asleep, it keeps you awake. Lastly, don't do anything to stain your body before you fall asleep (examples: exercise, critical thinking, video games, ect.). If it's noise that is keeping you up then do something to minimize the sound like earplugs. You won't even notice that your asleep till you wake up in the morning. :)

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cocoalover159: 1 year ago

on a napkin put some vanilla extract and then put it near your nose not to near finally you will start falling asleep that work for me;]

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iloveeating123456: 1 year ago

count sheep

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geedeedee: 1 year ago

download audiobooks to your phone (free from library) and listen using earbuds. You'll be asleep in a matter of minutes.

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beanstalker: 1 year ago

First,think happy and calm thoughts,next,watch,listen to,or read about something that makes you feel safe, and content. Finlay,scream into your pillow. It really makes you sleepy. You can do it in a different order if you like, i dont care. I used to be a rough sleeper too. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :}

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anonymous1357: 1 year ago

drink warm milk, its been scientifically proven that it calms the brain. or think about every detail of your day.

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alexis856: 1 year ago

Try drinking warm milk or counting back from three hundred.

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BumbleBee3: 1 year ago

Try eating oatmeal or plain popcorn. They help you fall asleep better because they are high in... I wanna say carbohydrates...But, yea, hope this helps! :)

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Sarah1332: 1 year ago

Rub your ear lobes for al 2 minutes. It really works

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madzymae: 1 year ago

what if you have earings like me

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lynnmia: 1 year ago

just be relax.....www.lovelyshoes.net

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skyfulwish: 1 year ago

I am under the cure process too. I need to be hugged and quiet so can I get into sleep. Recently I tried some royal jelly(better than honey), that helps me a lot.

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kaitai0724: 1 year ago

you can listen some light music before you sleep,or read some books

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EyeWonder: 1 year ago

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EyeWonder: 1 year ago

Couple of tips. Get a lot of exercise but no heavy workouts 2-3 hours before bedtime, eat small meals during the day, avoid salty snacks 4 hours before bedtime, have a sweet treat like cookies and milk or decaf tea before bed, watch a quiet program or read 1/2 hour before bed. Meditate or your choice of spiritual contact as you hit the pillow. Good Night and Pleasant Dreams!

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superFAB: 1 year ago

I've learned that listening to soft and light music helps me get to sleep. If it doesn't a warm cup of chamomile tea does the trick.

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mcclarance258: 1 year ago

dont sleep until you are exhasted and reduce your stress level

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kitson: 1 year ago

1. Put on an eye mask. Eliminating all light is the most important things you can do to fall asleep and stay asleep. Light not only inhibits the production of sleep hormones, but also stimulates the body to feel awake and alert.
2. Get in the right sleeping position. The best way to do this is to sleep on your side with your head elevated or on your back; sleeping on your stomach requires you to twist your neck to one side and/or up, which is tiring for the neck and spine. Adjust your pillow(s) so that your neck is in a straight line, not crunched to one side or another. If necessary, position a pillow between your knees to keep your hips in a neutral position. It may help to sleep with a body pillow.
3. Drink a glass of milk can help you fall asleep faster.
4. A good mattress is necessary if you want to sleep well. For example, pocket spring mattress is a good kind and you can buy them online if necessary. You can see some here http://www.thespringmattress.com/ProductsType/Individual-Pocket-Spring-Mattress.htm or on other sites selling mattresses.

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mixplix: 1 year ago

Think of the best place you could ever dream of and go there, it does not need to be real. I think of a large sailing vessel that's anchored in a lagoon and the interior of the ship is polished wood and I walk the deck inspecting everything while the soft sea breeze plays in my hair while the gulls scream in the distance. At first you'll be busy exploring but each night go there, soon you will only need to think of your favorite place and dreamland will be yours.

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Pritch456: 1 year ago

count sheep it gets boring so your eyes get tired

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odeskclient: 1 year ago

take your text book and start reading it... believe me, you will surely fall asleep. i can guarantee you.

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