What do you do when you can't fall asleep?

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caring__1 · Accepted Answer

The more we think, the less likely we'll sleep. You want to put all specific information out of your focus. Just picture yourself floating on a soft warm cloud whose shape is constantly evolving... too vague to be identified... leaving nothing to focus on other than the comfort you are feeling.

One problem we have with sleep is maintaining patterns we developed as toddlers. If you observe a toddler as bedtime approaches, you'll see behavioral changes. Their energy will appear to increase. Even when we can't tell time, we still have an internal clock that tells us bedtime is approaching. We know we'll fall asleep if we relax, and we don't want to miss anything, so we increase our energy output to stay awake. Eventually, we become so exhausted, we just crash. Once we crash, we can be picked up and tossed around and will sleep right through it. If we continue this pattern as adults, we will rush around doing things till it is bedtime. Then, we lay down and expect to sleep... but our body and mind remain active. Take time to provide yourself with a transition period between awakeness and sleep. Without that transition, all aspects of sleep tend to be challenging, and we won't wake refreshed in the morning.

Go to YouTube and search for ASMR. It is very relaxing and will easily put you to sleep. You can also use white noise, if you find that more relaxing.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

lie in bed and tryu to think of things that make me happy. Sometimes I start to drift off to sleep, usually ten minutes before I have to get up.

Ms_Facesitter · Accepted Answer

I just enjoy being cozy under my sheets and that relaxes me enough to go to sleep.

Paulalove98 · Accepted Answer

Watch a movie, meditate, or take a nice bath so I can feel more relaxed.

nolabels · Answer

I have severe sleep problems, exacerbated by horrible restless leg syndrome.

In addition to a cocktail of remedies for the RLS, my wife found a tea for me called 'get some zzz's' from Be Well Teas in the U. S.

I don't know if it's available in Germany.

Maybe you can find something similar in your area.

It contains organic roobios, orange peel, spearmint, chamomile, passionflower, and stevia.

I brew a triple dose.

It works quite well for me.

I wish you the best!

tfan1 · Answer

I masturbate 😉👍🙂. The sudden power of the orgasm depletes your energy and you fall asleep so easily 👍🙂

Nurse_Meyers_88 · Answer

Usually watch YouTube on my phone until I’m sleepy

linka_pat307 · Answer

Listen to my playlist and put the soul touching songs

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Watch a mystery program or a show that is about Bigfoot.

Guy13 · Answer

Read and Study until sleepy.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

You're 106. Aren't you tired?

Kyle1234Katarn · Answer

I read a book. What about you?

Anonymous · Answer

Take more sleep meds until I do

MementoMori777 · Answer

Take sleep pills

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Watch yt

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