Do you have any tips/tricks to get back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night?

[PrettyPriya]

Oh so tired but cannot sleep.

[SnowedIn]

Obviously the answers are different for every human. However, here are a few things I do. I first check room temperature and adjust that if I can. That's rarely the issue. I'll then move to an ice-cold Coca-Cola. If I'm hungry, I get a small snack, usually cereal. But after those tricks, it's usually my mind. So, instead of fight it, I work with it. Grab a book and read. Not my phone. The reading will generally chill my mind and I'll find myself falling back asleep to the point that I actually can. Never phone and never work. TV is a weird alternative that may work.

[PrettyPriya]

Coca-Cola? The caffeine puts you back to sleep?

[SnowedIn]

I'm waiting for @Msputiton to pounce on this one too. :) The caffeine does not, although my endocrinologist might argue with me. I think it's mental: opening a Coke and drinking it is an incredibly pleasurable experience for me. Also, sometimes when I need to think, or I'm stumped between a problem, I'll grab a glass. And so I think there's a connection there that when I get that glass after a bout of sleeplessness, my body is relieved. Almost like a teddy bear or a blanket in a way.

[PrettyPriya]

Caffeine + Priya = not good. I don't drink caffeine at all. I already have way too much energy.

[SnowedIn]

I think we would all love to watch you mod after having two espressos!

[PrettyPriya]

Run that by admin and see what they say.

[DubiousIntentions]

@Snowedln If you drink something, doesn't it wake you up to use the restroom after a few hours?

[SnowedIn]

@DubiousIntentions great question. Thankfully, no, not before my regular wake up time in the morning. But, according to my wife, I'm old so that's probably right around the corner. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[ZXCwWRQWz]

Get older? That works awesome for me! 40s is way better than 30s and 30s way better than 20s. Other than that I like to take one shot of whiskey but you can't form your mind around a party. You make it about sleeping. If you make it about the party, and like me, you end up dressing up and going to the bar at 2 AM when you have work at 9 AM.

Another trick for me is to blast the air-con. My favored temperature is 17 degrees C or 62.6 degrees F. Then you have to snuggle in the blankets because it's so cold, especially if you're just in your underwear. You can fall back asleep quickly if your only source of warmth is a bed and blankets.

[ZXCwWRQWz]

Actually, my favorite temperature for my bedroom is 12 degrees C or 53.6 degrees F. But I have to compromise with my wife. She loves it so much warmer like 25 degrees C. But we compromise.

[PrettyPriya]

We both like it cold. What is cold to me though is much warmer for most people. Climate I live in.

[ZXCwWRQWz]

Perhaps make even colder in that case! And sleep in your undies. Then you wake up for whatever reason (go to toilet, get a glass of water), and it's like, "Brrrr!" And you wanna get back in bed.

[DubiousIntentions]

I sleep better being cold and then being able to snuggle under the covers. There is only so much you can do to stay cool when it is hot in the room.

[Sour-rose]

Yeah, like see what the hell is wrong with me. Usually pain... cold feet... gas. Cold feet is right about this time now a days soooo finding a solution to that. God, i really hope if I wake up in the middle of the night it's because I drank more than 3 glasses of milk... weird, I know but i'd rather that than my tooth or gum SCREAMING LIKE A FIRE ALARM. :')

[Rosexøxø]

• Warm milk
• Chamomile tea (milk, instead of water)
• melatonin
• ASMR (low)
• rain ambiance
• nature ambiance
• slowwwww jazz (nothing to dance to)
• do some quick cardio (heavy jogging)
• Warm shower/bath
• read a book (maybe a boring one)

[Rosexøxø]

oh count sheep maybe lol

Maybe don't focus on the accuracy of the number calling because well.. sometimes that keeps me alert, and I really just need to pass the time with numbers or so. Up to you.

[Rosexøxø]

Best of all!

[tfan1]

Well you could drink warm milk. But one sure fire say is…. Masturbate. That’s right I said masturbate right there in your bed. Girls would have no problem unless they are squirters. Guys would have to masturbate with a nice clean sock (think sock condom over the penis and ejaculate into it). Or spread a shirt to ejaculate onto or get some toilet paper or tissues to catch the semen and wipe the penis clean. I guarantee you that you’ll fall asleep fast from the orgasmic energy release. 😉👍🙂

[PrettyPriya]

Oh good god 🤣

[tfan1]

It works for me 🙂👍

[exitseven]

I usually just lie awake and stare at the ceiling and think about the most awful things I can think of. I usually fall asleep in about 3 hours, just in time to get up.

[PrettyPriya]

"just in time to get up"... been there. 😕

[exitseven]

I am there right now. I woke up at 1AM, laid in bed for 3 hours and slept for an hour and didn't get up in time to go to the gym.

[Pudsmucker]

Sorry. I have been fighting this situation for some time myself. Sometimes I've had to get up and leave the bedroom. I get a book and read it. Read read a page 2 not more than 15 minutes. It will calm your mind and settle your thoughts. Sometimes it's good to get a book that's very boring. It also helps to make sure you go to bed with a clear conscious. Ask the Creator for some assistance. It does work.

[PrettyPriya]

Reading is a one that I have heard of. I am terribly guilty of looking at my phone, which is one of the worst things you can do. I need to break that habit.

[Wish4UrB00ty]

Oh no! I’m sorry you didn’t sleep well!

Hoenestly I either read or I masturbate… neither ever really work well for me. I was stold once that a little exercise is a good way to burn that extra energy and I have to say that it did work the few times I tried it. Another I’m sure you know what s melatonin. But my body is so hot see to high energy that I often counter acted the melatonin and made my nose get worse.

[Agape93]

2 doses Zzzquil sleep aid mixed with 3 fingers of rum or whiskey. Burns and tastes awful, but you'll be out cold too soon to care. Iffy on if you'll wake up though.

[PrettyPriya]

I need to wake up though hahaha 😭

[Agape93]

Lol you have something to wake up for xD so I suggest eating and drinking some wine

[PrettyPriya]

One glass of wine = silly. Two = passed out. I am a lightweight. 😕

[Agape93]

Lol 2 it is then

[UniquelyBasic]

I try not to think about it too much and try listening to music. I occupy my mind with something else and eventually if I'm tired enough ill fall asleep. I also try not to look at the time as that stresses me out more and I keep thinking I need to go to sleep at a specific time.

[Bethany22]

The military recommends imagining that you're lying in a velvet hammock in your ideal environment

[PrettyPriya]

That is unique! Thanks!

[RealMarek]

I don’t try to fight it. If you have enough time to sleep you might find yourself waking up after four or so hours. Before electricity people naturally slept in two cycles with a one or two hour waking time between them. If it happens to me I read for a bit and then go back to sleep.

[SecretsofKB]

I read! Usually a physical book so I'm not staring into my bright phone. I love reading, but it will make me tired if I'm laying in bed. Without fail.

[PrettyPriya]

Change "physical book" to "physics book". Asleep in no time.

[SecretsofKB]

Haha yep, I'll be asleep on the first page

[AviatorTom]

I eat a small bowl of my favorite cereal with milk. That temporary sugar high almost always gets me back to sleep within 30 minutes.

[PrettyPriya]

Interesting. Someone else mentioned drinking a Coke. I cannot imagine having caffeine or sugar to get back to sleep.

[OlderAndWiser]

I just snuggle up to my girlfriend, put my arm around her, and listen to her slow, steady breathing. I always get back to sleep.

[PrettyPriya]

Ok so this is really not a knock on my other half but last time I tried to cuddle up he turned over. 😂

I was semi-offended but let him off considering he was in a deeps sleep. I let him have it when he was up in the morning.

[OlderAndWiser]

Fortunate for me that my partner always wants me to snuggle! My nickname for her is Little Spoon.

[PrettyPriya]

Aww that is so cute! 🙂

[Summeroflove]

I’m still wondering myself. There is melatonin. But many times if I wake up and can’t go back to sleep. I’m just up.

[PrettyPriya]

I have a friend that swears by melatonin. Gets them in gummies or something.

[Summeroflove]

Yeah I used to take it. It helps sometimes

[Saltystardust]

If it happens to be anxiety or something to do with my mental state, I usually do some mindfulness exercises and try to meditate. Clearning mind helps a lot. If that doesn't work, I go the route of a little of ny tincture of thc/cbd. Something with a 10:1 or 5:1 ratio that's prodominately indica based.

[DavidRaul]

You can meditate and listen to some soothing sounds that would help you sleep. Also i advice to eat foods rich in melatonin

[PrettyPriya]

Yep, I have a friend that will take melatonin supplements before bed. Swears by them. Thanks!

[DavidRaul]

Working out might help for a better sleep. Your welcome

[Jedi_Master95]

Honestly masturbation works for me, puts me straight back to sleep.

[PrettyPriya]

Not sure what my other half would think if he woke up to me doing that.

[Jedi_Master95]

Keep it quiet lol

[Sparkie460]

When I wake up in the middle of the night I read something that is boring like the newspaper. Just the moment of my eyes going back and forth makes me tired and I fall asleep

[PrettyPriya]

I am going to have to start trying some reading. I have a horrible habit of picking up my phone, which is the worst thing you can do.

[Sparkie460]

I pick up the phone too sometimes. I never get back to sleep when I do that

[josephinelcajon]

It depends on how awake you are. If WIDE awake just get up and do something. Nothing's going to work. Especially if you are worried. But if tired and sleepy try masturbating, reading, warm milk/hot chocolate. Last resort Nyquil or other.

[krin_m]

I normally go to a different room in the house (either my home office/ living room) and read a book. Instead of turning all the lights on, I use a book light. Works well for me.

[PrettyPriya]

This is one that I have heard of a lot that helps. I am so guilty of looking at my phone, which is one of the worst things you can do.

[krin_m]

True. I used to look at my phone too and that always messed up my sleep. Glad I made an effort to change my habits.

[PrettyPriya]

I really have to work on that one. It would do me a lot of good to break that bad habit.

[krin_m]

It worked for me for sure! Although, it took me more than a couple of months (I know, I give into temptations easily :-) ) to change.

[ShellyB]

Not really, I avoid caffeine starting around 3pm and I try not to drink much (meaning any liquid not just alcohol) after dinner, but those things only go so far :(

[Grond21]

I noticed when I can't fall back to sleep that I am thinking actual words in my head instead of in images or feelings. So I pick a specific positive memory and just think about that. And I make sure that I don't say any internal words to comment on it. That tends to be really helpful.

I also recently learned that if your head is too hot you can't fall asleep. It has to drop by two degrees Fahrenheit in order to go into sleep mode