Sleep issues

[kommisar]

Re: Sleep issues

Melatonin definitely helps a bit, but still doesn't help the mental aspect of it

When I was your age I went through a pretty stubborn phase of insomnia that lasted me a couple of years. I was staying up till 3-4 am every night going to school the next morning playing counter-strike trying to phase out other thoughts and eventually collapsing for 3 hours before waking up for school. It was the only way I could get any sleep.

The best way I got rid of it was by having a change of lifestyle. I changed my diet, started caring a little more about my health, did some more exercise, etc. After a while your mood in general improves and you're less haunted by the anxiety of not being able to sleep. Mental health is an incredibly good way to improve your sleep. You'll eventually stop thinking about not being able to sleep and your mind will naturally drift off to sleep.

I also had started taking vitamin b50. It helped a lot for some reason. Also having a steady routine helps your body know when it's time to sleep. Also don't eat before bed. Some tea maybe, but anything your body digests overnight hinders your ability to sleep and the quality of it.

[top]

Re: Sleep issues

http://www.rainymood.com/

this has helped me before, maybe it can help you

[Spenner]

Re: Sleep issues

If you have an iPod or android phone/music player, download Naturespace. Best app I've used for sleeping with music; there's free tracks that it starts with which are perfectly okay, but by now I've bought the entire catalog. Rain into Water is my go-to song.

[Ohaider]

Re: Sleep issues

http://www.rainymood.com/

this has helped me before, maybe it can help you

Their songs of the day have introduced me to like so much good shit haha, love this site

[popsicle_3000]

Re: Sleep issues

So a few things people have mentioned:
Alcohol before bed
Exercise before bed
Tea before bed

Don't do this...

Alcohol might help you fall asleep, but the quality of your sleep will be a whole lot worse
Exercise pumps you up, making it harder to fall asleep. Exercise is good, but make sure you end at least 2hrs before you want to go to bed to give your body time to wind down.
Tea has caffeine... need I say more?

edit: you posted the link in SM scores to this, but all this is months old??
edit 2.0: got it... was for staiain

[kommisar]

Re: Sleep issues

try to turn your brain off as much possible. don't use electronics an hour before bed. get yourself in a calm mindset, don't think of anything. turn on rainymood. wonders.

[Litodude]

Re: Sleep issues

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

PPACA 2013

[Spenner]

Re: Sleep issues

Tea has caffeine... need I say more?

A tea connoisseur I see. Sleepytime tea consists of things which have no caffeine, and plants such as velarian root, st johns wort, hops, peppermint and lavender, etc.

So, just be careful what tea you choose to drink. I find sleepytime tea relaxes me very well, I'd recommend that. The aroma more than anything seems to be the most relaxing, but physically I feel heavier afterwards too.

[SpoOkyMagician]

Re: Sleep issues

Yeah, I had the exact same problem. However, after some trial/error/changes to my lifestyle, I seem to sleep just fine now. I just recommend experimenting and see what helps/doesn't help. I like listening to these videos:

8 Hour Box Fan
1 Hour Rain Tent

Only problem is that the light can cause you to not go to sleep... Which is why I also created this...

1 Hour Brown Noise

Full screen this so there is no light and your good.

If these don't help, try looking around/try something else.

edit: Stay away from caffeine/sugar. You be surprised how easily this can keep you awake...
edit: Also, if you have acid reflux, like me, I highly recommend staying away from soda or anything with acid... This can seriously effect your sleep. (experience)

~ SpoOkyMagician

[popsicle_3000]

Re: Sleep issues

Sleepytime tea consists of things which have no caffeine, and plants such as velarian root, st johns wort, hops, peppermint and lavender, etc.

ah sweet. just drink that :P

[Choofers]

Re: Sleep issues

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

PPACA 2013

maybe because going to the doctor costs money ????

maybe people have had a similar experience and can give their insight ????

[Arkuski]

Re: Sleep issues

Okay, I can help you because I have experience not sleeping. Here are a few tips that you can use:

(1) DO NOT TAKE NAPS!!! I mean it; naps, if taken too late or for too long, can likely mess up your entire sleep cycle.

(2) Go to bed at around the same time every night, and wake up at around the same time in the morning. Having a sense of regularity in your sleeping is vital. Also, get enough sleep, but not too much.

(3) Do not spend time in your sleeping quarters not sleeping. I once made the mistake of spending an entire day studying in my dorm.

(4) Try to stay in a dark area for at least an hour leading up to bedtime. It is preferred that you do not look at a computer screen for that time.

(5) Exercise during the day so that you are not restless. Even on my off days, I run and stretch just to stay active.

(6) Reading a book right before you go to bed can help.

(7) White noise. I have a fan blowing right next to my head when I sleep. Don't build up a habit like this lady though:

(8) Do not spend more than a half an hour awake in bed. If you find you cannot sleep, go do something else and try to return to bed later.

In addition to these I would advise you not to take sleeping medication until you are positive nothing will work. Seriously I wouldn't mess with that.

[EzExZeRo7497]

Re: Sleep issues

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

PPACA 2013

For the record I did, that was after I made this thread though. Got some drugs for that now. Also yeah what Mike said

also what the fuck is PPACA is that an american thing

Though I still have sleeping issues (albeit not as frequent), some of the tips here definitely helped me out, thanks guys.

(ps I linked this thread for Stian initially but it's great that you guys gave your own insight on it even though I'm not really having these issues that often lately)

[ilikexd]

Re: Sleep issues

how about going to the fucking doctor instead of asking for health advice on an internet message board

PPACA 2013

this smh

[mi40]

Re: Sleep issues

i told u asmr and 3rd force ok ??