Insomnia beating tricks
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I've heard (though never tried) that a little salt helps, as well as socks. Meh, they seem like they'd only make minor changes to me, but worth a try. Tylenol PM always helps... 
Exercise during the day is usually the trick, and don't do anything on your bed apart from sleeping. Apart from sex, of course.
I find that taking a shower just before bed is what generally keeps me awake. The thing that gets me to sleep is a nice cool bedroom with heavy blankets in the bed. Drink a glass of water after brushing your teeth and lay in bed for a little while before trying to pass out.
It's good to keep your mind entirely blank. Relax your feet. Relax your calves. Relax your thighs. Relax your waist. Abdomen. Chest. Arms. By this time, you should be capable of relaxing your brain. Just fall asleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...zzz
It's good to keep your mind entirely blank. Relax your feet. Relax your calves. Relax your thighs. Relax your waist. Abdomen. Chest. Arms. By this time, you should be capable of relaxing your brain. Just fall asleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...zzz
Play Phantasy Star Online, World of Warcraft, or any game that revolves around endless grinding. Works best when started with a new character.
Or do the opposite of what Duck said... and use some energy... Avoid caffeine after 12, avoid food for a bit before bed... I'd say maybe read a 'mild' book in bed for a half an hour or so before trying to pass out... Nothing too exciting that will keep you turning the page, just something interesting or a book you're trying to finish that's a killer during the day...
Other then that, a lot of the above look really good!!
You could also learn to Meditate, though I'm not sure if that would really help or not. It helps me clear my mind when I'm too anxious, and I can usually fall asleep faster after though.
Good luck!!
Other then that, a lot of the above look really good!!
You could also learn to Meditate, though I'm not sure if that would really help or not. It helps me clear my mind when I'm too anxious, and I can usually fall asleep faster after though.
Good luck!!
Is there something on your mind that is bothering you Churchman? It is only stress and worry that ever keeps me up. Most of the time I am unconscious before my head touches pillow.
Usually whenever I get insomnia, it comes from excitement (ie, something good is going to happen the next day and I stay up thinking about it), or nostalgia ("oh man, those were good days. I wish I could relive them.").
Try getting up early the next day and not sleeping until night. That just might do the trick.
Try getting up early the next day and not sleeping until night. That just might do the trick.
Don't "try" to sleep until you feel both physically and mentally tired. On the opposite end, if you do, don't convince yourself to stay up "a little longer"
