Dearest DarkZtar

[Zee Zee]

Originally Posted by Faye

Ooh, you're like the opposite of me. I can't watch TV cause my mind wanders, unless it's something I really want to watch and then it keeps me awake anyway xD

I find breathing exercises helpful, massage and yoga too, but not everyone is into that. Swimming is a good exercise to spend energy and relax, if you have a pool near you.

If it is something I really want to watch I always fall asleep lol

Annoying

[Rofling]

Winding down is important. Reading a book is an excellent way of tiring you out. A warm bath is another good one. I listen to talk radio rather than watch tv. Soft music also works well.

Melatonin is a natural supplement that works with you body clock and works wonders for some people.

[Zee Zee]

Originally Posted by Rofling

Winding down is important. Reading a book is an excellent way of tiring you out. A warm bath is another good one. I listen to talk radio rather than watch tv. Soft music also works well.

Melatonin is a natural supplement that works with you body clock and works wonders for some people.

What is melatonin in

Is it in tablets or what?

[Anonymous_guy]

One way I help myself to fall asleep is listening to calming music. Half of my music library is ambient or chillout. I understand that not everyone shares my taste in music. But try listening to artists like Enya or Jon Hopkins. Or if you have your own soothing music. I find it helps my mind wander...but in a free, spirited way related to the song. And before I know it, I've fallen asleep.

Here's a mp3 file that I like to listen to fall asleep often. It's available for free and it's legal to download.
http://www.djriver.com/comp_acm6_.htm

On that note...if you don't trust my link I'll just tell you how to get to the same destination if you want to try this CD.
Go to google and search for DJ River. Click on the first link.
Click on the picture to enter the site. Click Mixes (NOT remixes).
Scroll down until you find Ambient Chillout Mix 6. Click on that. Scroll down until you find "download mp3".

For those of you concerned of what you're downloading...this is the artist's official site. This is his official CD that he officially placed on his site. It's legal

To the original poster. I hope this helps.

[Zee Zee]

Thank you
I might try it

[Danibearrr!]

Don't eat a large meal before you go to sleep, it'll most likely keep you awake.
Full stomachs make you feel tired, but won't help you go to sleep usually. (:
I'd say make your last meal three hours before you go to sleep, and keep sugar and caffeine out of your body if you have a small snack before bed.

I don't like music or television when I try to sleep. I like to have a noisy fan in my room, because the sound does not change, so it's a good "white noise" to help in sleeping. If I can't have my fan on, I leave my door open and turn on my bathroom fan. If TV and music doesn't help, a consistent noise might help. It does wonders for me. (:

Finally, engage in physical activity throughout the day.
Work out in the mornings, and in the evenings about three or four hours before bedtime.

That's about all the advice I can offer.
I hope your sleeping gets better!

[Phee]

Ahhh, same! I can't get to sleep til like 3, 4, or even 5 or 6, even after I'm exhausted from a 6 hour prsesason day. I'm on tylenol pm, but I really want to stop.

[<3Faye]

I agree with faye. Do stuff to cool you down, baths get you relaxed and make you sleepy after. Reading books is a nice way to relax.

Just relax after. It helps me alot and it should help you!

[Ichigoku]

Yea I get those during school time. Try taking a shower before you sleep, read, or workout. Those things should make you sleepy.

[lilruzzngirl]

oh gosh. it takes me hours to fall asleep sometimes =\
it usually helps to fall asleep if i listen to music or read something for a while.
LOL no one said counting sheep. i really dont know if that helps or not.. xD i haven't tried.. hahaha