Insomnia

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Ugh. I can never fall asleep at night, I just roll around waiting for sleep while my hubby is just passed out! I always wanna wake up early so I can workout but falling asleep at 3 or 4 in the morning is not helping!

What are some good ways to go to sleep!? I looked online but most of the things I found were useless *sighs
 
I have the same problem.

Stuff I've tried (to greater or lesser effect) is:

Cutting all caffeine, or all caffeine a certain amount of time before bed (my current timing is midday for coffee and 2pm for tea- I usually go to bed at midnight. For most people that's extreme)
Only going to bed when you start to feel sleepy
Meditation or other relaxation techniques (aromatherapy, candles, etc. A massage if you can get it. I burn a candle with some lavender and have some lavender by my bed, to associate the smell with sleep)
Try to eliminate worries from your mind, including writing down the things you're worried about and leaving them until morning- there's nothing you can do about them now. Also perhaps leave a notebook by your bed and if thoughts are keeping you awake, write them down and try to clear them from your mind.
Warm bath/ shower before bed (but not too hot or close to bedtime or your body temperature will be too high. If you use aromatherapy, use the same scent in your bath. I use lavender bubble bath and light the room with just a couple of candles, and sometimes have to work hard not to fall asleep in the bath)
Bedtime routine- doing the same things at about the same time, or doing things that you only do when you're going to bed (I drink a herbal tea that's a "night time" blend, and I now associate it with sleep)
Sleep hygiene- doing as little as possible in your bedroom other than sleeping (e.g., no reading in bed, no television. I leave my bedroom for sleep, sex, and getting dressed)
Turning off computer, television and electronic devices at least half an hour before you intend to go to bed, and subdue the lighting before bedtime
Doing something completely relaxing (e.g. reading a trashy novel you don't have to think about) in the time before bed, help your brain switch off.
Don't clock watch- it'll keep you awake.
Don't stay in bed if you find yourself not heading towards sleep- get up and do something not stimulating in low light until you start to feel sleepy again. This is because you can set up a negative psychological cycle and associate your bed with insomnia, rather than sleep, which can exacerbate the insomnia.

Hope this gives you some new ideas to try.
 
I have no trouble falling asleep when I decide I want to. But these past couple weeks I've just decided I'm going to continue to stay up late, starting to wear down on me! I need to find a better system to ensure I get to bed on time.
 
I know what you mean... I've had the exact same problems and none of the things i have found online were any helpful.

I've had sleep problems for a couple of months now but only this month have i gotten it under control for now that is...

since i found myself up all night and falling asleep late around 4-5 or even 9 in the morning and then waking up later on during the day... I basically pulled an all-nighter for 3-4 days. I know this sounds really crazy but i found that my brain wouldn't fall asleep and my body was always 'not tired' so i tired myself out by not sleeping. I wouldnt even close my eyes for 2 secs.

After 3-4 days i felt super exhausted and fell asleep. I put my alarm to wake up in 5 hours. And did the same the next day ..etc.. and now i go to bed at 12 and wake up at 9...as it usually takes me about half way to actually fall sleep.
 
What are some good ways to go to sleep!?

Jerk answer: Lay down and close your eyes?

Sincere answer: Most people (with the exception of those who are in physical pain) can't fall asleep because something is bothering them emotionally. Figure out what's bothering you in your life (stress, work, friends, whatever) and sort it out while you are awake to help yourself sleep at night.

I say that because I had horrible sleep issues myself for a long, long time. Other than getting black out drunk or chugging NyQuil, nothing is going to help you unless you figure out what's bothering you.
 
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