Having trouble sleeping. Anyone have any tips?

[kambo_trick3y]

My biological clock is severely messed up, I go to sleep at around 4 o clock and have to wake up at 7:30, which naturally leaves me tired for my whole morning, I hate it.

I've legitimately tried to head to bed around 10 or 11 o clock, but I literally toss and turn and can't seem to fall asleep. Even worse, on the lucky days I DO manage to fall asleep at a reasonable time, I wake up in intervals of 30-45 minutes.

It's really ruining my productivity. Anyone have any proven, preferably natural methods? I've tried exercising at night to get me tired, doesn't work, adrenaline keep me up. I've tried tryptophan (often found in turkey) and that hasn't worked either.

[allison13]

Marijuana is natural and it always helps me fall asleep. Not legal everywhere though.

When I don't have it I usually use diphenhydramine (25-50mg) or Seroquel (25mg pill split in half). Those aren't natural though.

Have you tried reading a book to get your eyes tired? That helps me sometimes. Also drinking something warm like milk before sleeping supposedly helps (though not very much for me).

Also, do you know why you're not able to fall asleep? Is it because you think too much? I think that's my problem which is why sometimes I leave something like a show playing in the background so I just listen to the voices so my thoughts don't bother me as much.

My aunt drinks a beer or two before bed because that makes her sleepy.

[kambo_trick3y]

It's my natural biological clock. It's severely messed up. Like, when most people are getting ready to go to bed at 10-12 at night, I'm literally ready to run a marathon or go to the gym. It only gets the next two hours after that. My body just...I don't know, just naturally doesn't know when to call it quits until around 3-4.

Like I said, I literally have just stayed in bed and tried to calm down and wait for sleep to come, but I just end up awake for like, 4-5 hours.

[allison13]

Also, we have this thing here that's called "Sleepasil" in pill form. It's a sleep aid and dietary supplement that contains Melatonin, Valerian Root, Chamomile, and Hops so it's all natural.

If you can find something equivalent to that where you live it might help.

[kambo_trick3y]

Sleepasil? I'll check it out on amazon, thanks.

[allison13]

I'm not sure if it's available outside this country. But there might be some other brands in other countries that have the same content/ingredients.

[abundantlyrich]

Exercising at night energises you even more. (- Ions at night) (been there done that) You should be doing this in the morning or afternoon.

Maybe it's the type of food that's keeping you up at night. I know if I have curry at night, I can't sleep very well. Same with too much meat.

If all fails, try taking Melatonin (liquid).

[Anonymous]

You need a darkened room, one which will not allow any light in it, especially at sunrise.

You also need to eliminate any lights in the room. No matter how small (think electronic standby bulbs, DVD lights, etc..)

I used to read that advice before, and never understood how it could make a difference, so for a long time I never actually implemented it.

Your periodic waking every 45 minutes is a concern. Do you have sleep apnea? Have you ever had a sleep study? Do you have a smart phone, which you could download a sleep app onto, and thus analyse your sleep patterns?

[kambo_trick3y]

Fraid not man. I don't think I have sleep apnea, least I'm not sure. I only wake up in periods between 10-3 at night. Past 3 all the way to 7 o clock when I have to work, I seem to sleep just fine. It's like I said, it's like my biological clock just tells me to truly shut down only around 3:30 to 4.

[lucy321]

Natural method that works great for me is bananas. I eat 1-2 bananas like an hour or two before I go to sleep and it really helps. Heard it on Dr. Oz and wanted to try it out.

[kambo_trick3y]

Okay, thanks

[1diamond]

Other then all the other suggested remedies then herbal sleep aid tabs. I don't know where you're from but I am in the UK, I get them from the supermarket and they are inexpensive and effective.

[dommage]

Drink a glass of milk, but only one so you don't wake up to go to the bathroom, Try to meditate before your sleeping hours so that yuo can relax

[lauramor]

Exercise and avoid fat food before going to sleep