What do you do when you can't sleep?

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I've been in bed for hours. My brain is so wired right now lol. I tried putting on my nighttime playlist. Didn't help. And the one thing that I know will put me to sleep, I can't do right now. I'm not really looking for suggestions because I know I'll pass out eventually, just curious to know what others do to fall asleep.

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GoodManDave · Accepted Answer

I watch YouTube or read an ebook - which is supposed to be a bad habit for those who want to fall sleep, but it’s ok. I often read, whether it’s an ebook or a regular book, and this is one of the things that I feel like I need to do before sleeping - to wind down properly.

I WAS trying classical music, sometimes pop music (seemed too energetic - even the classical music), and sometimes an audiobook, if I liked the speakers voice and it was calming enough.

If I still can’t nod off, and I feel like I need to catch some zzzzzz’s, I will sometimes take a shower. Warm water, plus thinking things through will help. It only works sometimes, but it’s something.

Hopefully some of these will work for you.

Sonorous · Accepted Answer

I listen to asmr or try my hardest not to move at all. If those don't work and it's been some hours, then I'll just go ahead and get up or start using my phone. Sometimes if I wake up in the middle of the night and can't sleep, I can just stay awake for a few more hours and then try again. It usually works well when I try it.

DizzyDesii · Accepted Answer

Lmao i couldnt sleep last night so i called Mikey ass. We fell asleep mocking eachother in a goofy way. I ain't know the mf hung up so i heard someone talkin and kept sayin dumb flirty shit. The dude said girl wtf wrong with you. My eyes opened and i looked at the screen… and it was some dude named Jonah done called me and apparently my cheek answered it 🤣 But yea i usually talk myself to sleep or listen to music as a lullaby. Its usually ass shakin music tho so i twerk myself to sleep 😂 The side of My bed is against the wall, so i throw it back til i wear myself out like im havin sex 😆

howhigh420 · Accepted Answer

Sleeping meditation is good maybe try that dont ever get sleeping pills its mostly valium they give you and its a bad addiction if you take them to much try sleeping meditation i have a bad sleeping habit my sleeps are all over the place i can stay up all through the night and day then sleep till about five the next day or i get good sleeps or i sleep nd get up sleep nd get up my sleeping pattern is all over the place but try sleeping meditation it works good when its good for you its worked for me a good few times

melanieeeB · Answer

I mostly start watching YouTube videos or also play my "nighttime" Playlist and hope to fall asleep

Talon364 · Answer

I know the secret... When you can't sleep... try to stay awake. Tell yourself that. "I'm going to read this book, and try to stay awake"
Think of it the opposite way. Your brain will fall for it and think "Aha, you want to stay awake, do you?" Well try this on--Heavy eyelids attack!
Full body yawn!! Now rub your eyes!!!
Ha Ha Haaaaaa. Sleep my pretty. Mmuuooaahh!

Amy10223 · Answer

I listen to rain, thunder and lightning (try "Epic Thunderstorm" on Youtube) on a laptop and its bound to help you fall asleep. Drinking a glass of warm milk helps. Keep the room very dark, cool, with no electronics. No coffee/tea or eating at least 6 hrs before bedtime. Sometimes reading a book helps as well to get you sleepy.

Apulu_3 · Answer

I listen songs. I don't feel sleepy till 2 am usually. I use that time by completing my writing hobby. I write songs, poems or work on my novel that time. When I start yawning then I stop and turn on soft music to sleep. Other is chatting with one of the gagger till I feel sleepy. But listening songs before sleeping is a must for a smooth wake up. Otherwise I feel frustrated when I wake up.

NathanDavis · Answer

many many years ago... I gave up on sleeping, nowadays I go to to bed and rest

trying to get to sleep made me quite restless, so I just stopped trying to sleep and I just focus on actual rest, I relax, I get comfortable... and reduce my activity to the very less possible, my mind will will always wander for an hour or two but eventually I fall asleep

Agape93 · Answer

That depends on why I can't sleep. If I have work to do, I'll just sleep the next night. If it's just insomnia, I'll either try and get laid or drink a few fingers of Whiskey or rum. If it was because of a nightmare, I'll probably sleep the next night if i can.

AK-47CountryGurl · Answer

I read. Though I enjoy it. Reading curled up in bed it's curtains, lol. So much focus is needed it helps stop my racing thoughts when weed doesn't. For the nights I can't get confertable I take a candlelight bath. Recommend a bath pillow even if you don't sleep in the tub it's magical.

TheBMG · Answer

I used to be an insomniac. Then we had kids. I slept even less because I had to get up and check on them every night. Life finally caught up to me. Now my head barely hits the pillow and I’m out. I still stay up late but I don’t struggle to go to sleep like I used to. I used to read to get sleepy. Haven’t had to do that in some time.

Anonymous · Answer

I also try the night time playlist. But when all else fails, I sometimes just get up, go to the bathroom (even if I don't really have to go), and get back in bed. I think it helps to physically reset. Usually, I'll fall asleep very quickly after that.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

To be blunt, I masturbate... nothing like a good orgasm to help me fall back to sleep, of course it depends on why I can't sleep.

If I'm stressing about work, relationships or something that may not help. If I'm in pain, such as a bad headache that may help.

I will also take

This works pretty good for me in most cases, but not always if my mind won't shut down.

horsenrhinounicorn · Answer

Watching tv, eating and computer for me makes it harder to sleep.

Here is what helps me sleep: Reading, talking on the phone to people with opposite time zones, exercise, shower, sauna, gym, hot tub, swimming, house cleaning, and laundry help me get to sleep.

Cynicaldreamer · Answer

Usually put on some white noise (rain or snow falling, fan... anything soft and relaxing) or soft jazz- that usually does the trick for me. Worse case, I aimlessly surf the net on my phone until my eyes get heavy and I fall back to sleep again.

MakeUpModel91 · Answer

I'm currently experiencing this at the moment. I suggest maybe trying a warm bath before bed, read a book even listen to some soothing music. Hope you can get some rest soon 🙂

beebella · Answer

If all else fails, I close my eyes, try to relax, and start making up random scenarios in my head until I fall asleep. Or I think about sex. Lmao

killasbunny · Answer

Move my bed to balcony, music, hot chocolate, and night sky until I fall a sleep

GoPhuckYaself · Answer

Stop wasting my time and stop trying to do something I can't achieve (sleep)... I make use of my time by getting up and doing something until I actually feel tired.. the reason you're not tired is cos your body has had enough sleep and you don't need any more... So even if it's late at night. Sometimes you jus have to wait a little more for your body to become tired

douride2 · Answer

Most evenings when I crawl into bed I fall asleep within a few minutes. Trouble is I wake 4-5 hrs later & can't seem to get back to sleep.

Coolj · Answer

In all honesty I'll typically fall asleep if I have something playing in the background, or sometimes I'll try to clear my mind and picture what it is that I want to dream about until I fall asleep and start dreaming about it.

SecretYuna · Answer

I have a lot to do when I can't sleep. I usually use sleeping tea, melatonin, listen to calm sounds and tire myself out.

ohshee · Answer

Yeah when that happens to me there's only one thing that I know to and I absolutely love that but I hate doing it by myself

shanshu · Answer

Usually I masturbate because that help me fall asleep afterwards or if that fails I just put on a film or catch up on an episode of a TV show I'm watching

Nazgol · Answer

I take magnesium supplement 1/2 hr before. It helps to relax and shut down

AngelLily · Answer

Sometimes I just lay there other times I get up and Read the Bible Pray or just Play some Phone Games.

AdithyaR · Answer

I've never really had that problem unless I have some something anxiety inducing like an exam. Normally I fall asleep in minutes.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I will go downstairs and do something in the kitchen, last night I sliced my Christmas cheese and rearranged them and had some and than I did some organizing and filing work on my Google docs folder and read the news.

fireforeffect · Answer

I have one of those little boxes that plays the Bible from Genesis to Revelations. I play that and I find the word of God Peaceful and reassuring.

Seangreen · Answer

The longer you stay up the closer you are to going to bed

sheikalana · Answer

I usually take melatonin, pray, watch a movie/show, read or do guided meditation.

John_San37 · Answer

I mostly read or listen to music to help me fall asleep. When those methods don't work, exercise or using my last resort would help.

Kyle-Jackson78 · Answer

well i could tell you but its not exactly appropriate.

Sorue · Answer

Then it's the perfect time to watch a movie or episode of a series!

TheAfrikan · Answer

I watch tv while covered up in the bed. And the rest if history once I wake up later next morning n the Tv is on watching itself.

boxxie2002 · Answer

I will watch some porn and have a wank. Most of the time I wake up and never finished, or if I do, I often pass straight out

Citizenkirk · Answer

Drink water heat up a little bit milk drink that take some deep breaths relax and think about how much you're going to hate getting up in the morning when the alarm clock goes off and get sleep.

Texaskid1 · Answer

I listen to a sleep hypnosis video by Alicia Fairclough: I have used it several times. She has a bunch of good hypnosis videos.

kevinMcD · Answer

I put my pillow where my feet go and feet where my near the headboard. Then I think I'm in a hotel room. Sometimes I watch dirty movies

Tim-loves-it · Answer

Go make something to eat and watch the news while i eat.

htmndg183 · Answer

Listen to music. Make a to do list and mentally prepare for the day ahead. Drink some water.

grandpolp · Answer

I force myself to to think about darkness if I can't stop thinking then think about nothing.

nawtee_me · Answer

masturbate... I seem to be doing that a lot lately. lol maybe that is why I can't sleep ;)

ilovesunnydays · Answer

Hear cryptids stories online. Check out channel called "Bedtime Stories" and "The Supernaturalist" on YouTube.

AnthonyJ01 · Answer

I take 500mg Magnesium right after dinner. Get e rally I can get to bed a few hours later.

bean2k21 · Answer

I'm a big fan of Decaf Math

Saarr · Answer

Asmr, music or reading. Those usually do the trick😊

life444466 · Answer

I read, just stare at the wall, count numbers, or listen to music

souvenirxo · Answer

When I can't sleep, I listen to music or watch something on Netflix.

blueazure · Answer

Listen to music. Play game. Watch a movie or something.

Anonymous · Answer

Close your eyes thinking about a stranger eating you out and having hard orgasms

dolemite89 · Answer

i already know ur cheat code 😛😂

Fuentes · Answer

Watch indian massage videos on youtube

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

I study about the topic I am really interested in.

Aurora1010 · Answer

Come to g@g 😃 watch videos.

Methis · Answer

Honestly... masterbate and try and sleep again (sometimes it takes a few rounds).

EaterPeter · Answer

Toss and turn but try to sleep. As long as I can breath properly and not in some kind of pain.

clittyisbig · Answer

i masturbate when i can't sleep and go to sleep easily when done

linka_pat307 · Answer

Just play music and take cold water

scott04sa22 · Answer

Browse the Internet or YouTube

Soyyo9 · Answer

Get on social media and look up random stuff.

EnglishEuropean · Answer

I spend some time with my old friend Jim Beam.

TrillXHippy · Answer

YouTube, watch tv shows on my phone, be on here

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