How do you deal with insomnia?

[SunnyRS]

It's not a permanent condition with me but it happens in patches, it could be a day Or it could last a week or more but it happens to me.
Currently on my third on of not sleeping and thus was trying to occupy sometime and saw an anime which was airing currently talking about two people with insomnia. What it said really felt interesting, it showed the main protagonists who are suffering from insomnia cuddle together and then they went to sleep.

Does this actually work, can being with someone help you sleep better? Or is it just tv romanticism?
If you have suffered from insomnia ever how do you deal with it?
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks

[DizzyDesii]

Yea i’ve stayed up til 4a-6a for the last 2 months. Maybe only once day a week do i get at least 6 hours of sleep but the majority have been 3-4 hours. I dont think i have insomnia tho. Im just too hyper to sleep and stay asleep

[SunnyRS]

Why though, what makes you this hype?

[DizzyDesii]

Just not tired

[SunnyRS]

Same here, I don't feel tired in the night and because of it I don't feel sleepy but in the morning I feel exhausted.

[DizzyDesii]

Last night i got 7 hours tho. So thats at least two times this week i’ve gotten 7-8 hours. The rest were 3-4 though

[SunnyRS]

Well I am in no position to say cause I haven't slept at all 😅😅 but you are still sleeping less.

[Christsdisciple15]

Breathing exercises, or I use those apps that have guided sleep audios like headspace

[SunnyRS]

Breathing exercises, yes I have tried them, and headspace is it any good?

[Christsdisciple15]

It works for me sometimes

[SunnyRS]

Ok thanks I will give it a try then

[HippieVeganJewslim]

I’d insomnia once for three days, but ‘twas a lang time ago. Maybe try sleeping polyphasically (several short sleep during the day) and do many push-ups before resting.

[SunnyRS]

That I cannot do cause of my office, I don't get time in the morning to sleep

[HippieVeganJewslim]

How about being like Leonardo or Nikola? Not enough sleeping in the morn is fine, if it’s made up by resting during the afternoon.

[Anonymous]

ASMR or Read book

[SunnyRS]

I have tried reading books but what is asmr, sorry no idea about that

[Opinion Owner]

Read a boring book. Do something that is not a habit. That way you use more energy. Your subconscious will resist it. You don't want to excite your nervous system. Meditation is a great method too. Probably the best considering all the other ideas are basically methods of meditations.

ASMR - Autonomous sensory meridian response
I've heard a lot of insomniacs have success with it.
I personally listen to fast and aggressive ASMR.
I listen to beebee asmr on YouTube.
Fast and aggressive is an unique taste, most prefer something more softer.
Asmr bakery on YouTube is something you might like. Many channels. Try it out.

[SunnyRS]

Ok thanks, I will give it a try.

[chicken_nugget24]

I have insomnia and restless legs. I clean the house at 3am and tend to avoid caffeine. I normally drink alcohol as it makes me sleepy. I also have to sleep in a pitch black room

[SunnyRS]

I try to avoid caffeine as well but I don't drink alcohol so is their any other way to feel sleepy?

[chicken_nugget24]

Sleepy tea? R u on any medication as some herbal remedies don't work

[SunnyRS]

No, I try not to depend on medicines.

[chicken_nugget24]

Try valerian root

[SunnyRS]

Ok, I will try to find them, if it's available here

[chicken_nugget24]

Okay ❤️

[SunnyRS]

Thank you for taking the time to give your suggestion.
Hope you can cure yours too.

[chicken_nugget24]

Welcome tysm and you too

[MackBoy]

I feel very sleepy every time and I used to hear music and fall asleep.

[SunnyRS]

Thank you

[Curious_teen07]

Listen to music or read a novel while lying down till i eventually start to dose off

[SunnyRS]

I would agree with you but the problem is I love music and songs so much that I end up enjoying them rather than sleep. 😅
But I will give novel a try.
Thank you

[LavLavLuv]

evening workout, and chamomile tea with milk and honey before bed

[SunnyRS]

Does chamomile tea has caffeine in it?
I haven't heard about it

[LavLavLuv]

Naturally caffeine free..

[SunnyRS]

Ok thanks, then I will give it a try 😊

[LavLavLuv]

You’re welcome..