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

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ZXCwWRQWz · Accepted Answer

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.

SnowedIn · Accepted Answer

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.

Sour-rose · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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)

tfan1 · Answer

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. 😉👍🙂

Pudsmucker · Answer

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.

exitseven · Answer

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.

Wish4UrB00ty · Answer

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 · Answer

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.

UniquelyBasic · Answer

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 · Answer

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

RealMarek · Answer

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 · Answer

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.

AviatorTom · Answer

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.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

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.

Summeroflove · Answer

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.

Saltystardust · Answer

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 · Answer

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

Jedi_Master95 · Answer

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

Sparkie460 · Answer

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

josephinelcajon · Answer

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 · Answer

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.

ShellyB · Answer

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 · Answer

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

Prettysammie · Answer

White noise, lower the temperature in the room, an orgasm, A really hard workout. The last two usually work for me and if I can’t fall back to sleep at least I did something good with the time.

Andres77 · Answer

Ice cream, or masturbate. or both. cream till I dream.

mT2359 · Answer

Try doing something irrational, like counting the stars or counting the hair starnds on your head. Lol... Puts u back in the mood to sleep.

Faith18letsgo · Answer

1. Don’t go on your phone.  2. Go go sleep at the same time each night. 3. Pretend to still be asleep.

c0mlink · Answer

I get up and walk around for a few minutes if I cannot get back to sleep. Let your brain have a chance to reset.

20yearsolder · Answer

Sure wish I did, always wake up at least once to pee. Typically I'm awake from then on. I sleep about 4 hours a night

Ashleywonders · Answer

I put something boring on YouTube or Netflix haha

Rudon00 · Answer

Try to eat a small warm meal, Read a book if your mind is clear to do so, Watch a movie or some, sort of Television show, Masturbation can help release tense stress hormones making it therapeutic to have a good night sleep.

Paul09 · Answer

I try to keep active during the day, eat well and try to go to bed on time. If I don't , I'll toss and turn all night. Or my mind doesn't shut up and can't fall asleep. Certain positions work better than other too.

sunflower00 · Answer

Usually reading, or listening to ASMR/relaxing sounds/guided meditation helps me

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Looking at the time helps for me. Knowing I still have several hours to sleep makes me feel sleepy again :)

NZGirl07 · Answer

For me I love to play white noise, fan noises, rivers, rain etc. It helps soothe my mind.

irifebeck · Answer

I don’t… I just close my eyes and fall back asleep almost immediately.

Kskajf · Answer

This is what I do. I count down from 10. I also imagine the numbers in my head. Somehow it works and calms down my thoughts

loveslongnails · Answer

Look up "Ocean waves" on youtube and play it on repeat for about 30 minutes. Should do the trick.

msc545 · Answer

Get OUt of bed, go read or watch TV or do something on the computer, and don't get back in bed until you feel tired. Do not ever lie in bed and toss and turn or read or watch there.

18Uma21 · Answer

Pee before you go to bed Take melatonin and hopefully you won't wake up in the middle of the night

LemiaOfThunder · Answer

I can't sleep uless the some kind of sound or light.

OddBeMe · Answer

Been snorting melatonin. All natural, at least it says. Kidding about snorting. But it does work.

MannyFrs · Answer

do i have to say it? jerk off or flick your little bean till you have muscle spasms then once the spasms time clean up the mess. this works every time or you can go for a jog or a walk.

Hardworkingguy · Answer

Do something to get your mind away from the bad dream

Imsmurter1 · Answer

it's always tough. Sometimes I try sleeping while sitting.

Dixonbros93 · Answer

Hate to say it, but sometimes masturbating works

ArtemisSilver · Answer

Google us army sleep technique. It's pretty handy.

PeterLegg91 · Answer

Reading a book for awhile helps

sheikalana · Answer

Take melatonin, lay in bed and close your eyes.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Roll over and get comfy.

Havthrills · Answer

Nope. Sometimes I just lie there awake.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

Use a sleep mask, melatonin, or keep it dark

LilyByte · Answer

i listen to asmr to help me sleep

nawtee_me · Answer

I go back to sleep as fast as I roll over

Zolly99999 · Answer

Unfortunately no... 🥺

Jouth · Answer

I masturbate lol

Seaside92 · Answer

Reading a book can help

KatherineJ · Answer

I wish!!!

covertnarci · Answer

Quit GAG maybe?

spartan55 · Answer

Break one off.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

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